Grants8

Grant Information	Key Details	Eligibility & Funding
Strengthening of the European Science for Policy Ecosystem HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-06-ERA-06 Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to establish a more robust and interconnected European Science for Policy (S4P) ecosystem, supporting evidence-informed policymaking across various sectors and governance levels. - Target recipient: Consortia of at least three independent legal entities. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focuses on Science for Policy and evidence-informed policymaking across thematic areas. - Geographic scope: European Union Member States and Associated Countries, with an international dimension. - Key filtering criteria: Organizations involved in science-policy interface, meeting consortium requirements, and operating within the specified European geographic area. - Grant frequency: Part of the HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-06 call within the Horizon Europe Widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area work programme, structured as a Coordination and Support Action (CSA).	Funding Up to 2000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
Environmental impacts from the production of agricultural crops for bio-based industrial systems HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-02 Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant, a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) under Horizon Europe, aims to reduce environmental impacts, specifically pollution, from the agricultural production of crops used in bio-based industrial systems. It focuses on gathering data, analyzing impacts (including indirect land use change), and sharing best practices to promote sustainable production methods. It is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant targeting bio-based industries, agricultural stakeholders, public authorities, and advisors involved in the supply chain of primary biological resources. The geographical scope is the EU and Associated Countries, with encouragement for international cooperation, particularly with Latin-America and the Caribbean. The grant is part of the recurring Horizon Europe program, specifically the 2025 Work Programme for 'Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment', contributing to the 'Clean environment and zero pollution' destination.	Funding Up to 2000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 17, 2025, midnight	Details
Bio-based and biodegradable delivery systems for fertilising products to reduce microplastics pollution & promote soil health 48127384TOPICSen Programme: Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking	This grant aims to develop and validate scalable, safe, and sustainable bio-based biodegradable delivery systems for fertilising products. - The core objective is to reduce microplastics pollution and promote soil health. - Target recipients are legal entities forming a consortium, typically including research organizations, universities, SMEs, and enterprises. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on Agriculture and Bio-based Industries. - The geographic scope includes EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. - Key filtering criteria include a focus on bio-based/biodegradable delivery systems for fertilising products, addressing microplastics and soil health, and the capacity to undertake Research & Innovation (R&I) with lab-scale and/or small-scale field trials. - This is an annual call within the Horizon Europe Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) programme.	Funding Up to 3500000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
SSbD bio-based solutions to replace hazardous conventional chemicals for textiles production HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-IA-02 Programme: Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking	Core objective: To develop and demonstrate Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) bio-based solutions that can effectively replace hazardous conventional chemicals used in textiles production. Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Textile manufacturers (including SMEs and brand owners), raw materials suppliers, process industries, regional/local officials, and workers' representatives. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Textiles production, bio-based industries, chemical engineering). Geographic scope and any location requirements: EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries are typically eligible. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on innovative bio-based alternatives for hazardous chemicals in textiles, adherence to the SSbD framework, and a multi-actor approach involving key value chain players. Grant frequency and program context: This is part of the CBE JU 2025 call, which operates under an annual work programme, suggesting a recurring funding opportunity within the program's lifecycle.	Funding Up to 7000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
Programme-level collaboration HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-06-ERA-05 Programme: Horizon Europe	Grant Purpose and Target Core objective: To enhance collaborative research and innovation (R&I) efforts addressing global challenges by coordinating national and regional R&I funding programs. Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Consortia of legal entities, which can include regional authorities, agencies, and civil society organizations. SECTOR-AGNOSTIC Geographic scope and any location requirements: Open to legal entities from EU Member States, Associated Countries, and, exceptionally, non-associated third countries. A consortium must include partners from different eligible countries, with at least two partners from EU Member States. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Must be a consortium, focused on R&I program coordination and alignment, and involve entities from multiple eligible countries. Grant frequency and program context: This is a single-stage call within the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2023-2025, continuing the spirit of previous ERA-NET schemes within the new Horizon Europe strategic approach.	Funding Up to 2000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
Open Call for Grant for Circular Food MSMEs in AfriFOODlinks Hub Cities 11381COMPETITIVE_CALLen Programme: AfriFOOD-Links	This grant, part of the AfriFOODlinks project, aims to financially support pioneering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in specific African hub cities. The core objective is to improve these MSMEs' circularity, internal processes, and capabilities to meet market demands for healthy and nutritious diets, while also facilitating access to other private funding through a blended finance approach. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: This grant is specifically for businesses operating within the food system. - Target recipient type: Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). - Target recipient size: Businesses with 1 to 50 staff members and active annual revenue not higher than €50,000. - Geographic scope: Limited to MSMEs operating in five specific AfriFOODlinks Hub Cities: Mbale (Uganda), Kisumu (Kenya), Cape Town (South Africa), Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), and Tunis (Tunisia). - Key filtering criteria: Must be an MSME within the food system, located in one of the specified hub cities, and have participated in the AfriFOODlinks incubation and training programs. - Grant frequency: This is an open call, part of a cascade fund mechanism from the AfriFOODlinks project.	Funding Up to 50000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 17, 2025, 11:59 p.m.	Details
Space for Monitoring Hazardous Materials Kick-start Activity Programme: ESA Business Applications	Core objective: To support innovative space-enabled applications and services for hazardous materials management, specifically focusing on identifying contaminated sites, monitoring toxic material degradation, and providing predictive insights for proactive remediation efforts. Target recipient type and size: Primarily companies (economic operators), including startups, SMEs, and larger enterprises. No specific size limitations are stated. Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Hazardous Materials Management leveraging Space Technology). Geographic scope: Companies residing in specific European Space Agency (ESA) Member States and Cooperating States. Eligible countries include Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Key filtering criteria for initial screening: Proposed solutions must address hazardous materials management and integrate space assets (Satellite Earth Observation, Satellite Communications, or Global Navigation Satellite Systems). Grant frequency and program context: This is a competitive call within ESA's recurring Kick-start Activities program, which aims to explore the business opportunity and technical viability of new space-enabled applications and services.	Funding Up to 75000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, 11:59 p.m.	Details
EIC Transition Open HORIZON-EIC-2025-TRANSITIONOPEN Programme: EIC Transition 2025 (Horizon Europe)	The core objective of the EIC Transition Open grant is to mature and validate novel technologies from a laboratory proof-of-concept (TRL 3-4) to viable demonstrators (TRL 5-6). It also aims to develop a sustainable business case and model for subsequent commercialisation. - Target recipients: Single legal entities or small consortia (2-5 entities), including start-ups, SMEs, and research performing organizations. - SECTOR-AGNOSTIC: This call is open to all technology sectors. - Geographic scope: Entities established in EU Member States or Associated Countries. - Key filtering criteria: Proposals must be based on results (at least TRL 3, ideally TRL 4) already achieved within a previously eligible project, as defined in the EIC Work Programme 2025. - Grant frequency: Part of the annual EIC Work Programme, indicating a recurring opportunity.	Funding Up to 2500000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 17, 2025, midnight	Details
RFCS-2025 Coal Research Projects 48271231TOPICSen Programme: RFCS-2025	SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focused on the coal sector's just transition, health and safety improvements, and minimizing environmental impacts. Core Objective: Support the European Union's transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2050 by funding research projects in the coal sector, specifically addressing phasing out fossil fuels, developing alternative activities on former mine sites, and mitigating environmental damage from coal mines. Target Recipient Type: Not explicitly defined in the provided information, but typically includes research organizations, academic institutions, industrial entities, and SMEs engaged in relevant research. Geographic Scope: Projects supporting the transition towards a 'climate-neutral Union economy' and strengthening 'European leadership' imply eligibility for organizations within EU Member States. Key Filtering Criteria: Proposals must align with specific research objectives under Articles 4, 5, and 6, focusing on technological and non-technological solutions for coal sector transition, health and safety, and environmental impact minimization. Grant Frequency: 'RFCS-2025' indicates this is an annual or recurring call under the broader RFCS program, providing a program context of continuous support for coal and steel research.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Sept. 24, 2025, midnight	Details
Alternative biomanufacturing routes for natural and synthetic rubber 48127426TOPICSen Programme: Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)	The core objective of this grant is to develop alternative, sustainable biomanufacturing routes for producing natural and synthetic rubber. It targets organizations actively engaged in research and innovation within the bio-based materials, biotechnology, and sustainable industrial sectors. The grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on bio-based products, rubber, and related industrial applications. The geographic scope includes all EU Member States and countries associated with the Horizon Europe program. Key filtering criteria include a strong emphasis on sustainability, the circular bioeconomy, and contributing to the EU's strategic autonomy in critical raw materials. This opportunity is part of the annual CBE JU Work Programme, indicating a recurring call.	Funding Up to 3500000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
Facility access funding for bioscience partnerships (invite only) OPP1037 BBSRC STFC Facility Access Funding for Bioscience Partnerships Programme: BBSRC-STFC Facility Access Funding for Bioscience Partnerships	This grant, 'Facility access funding for bioscience partnerships (invite only)', aims to support UK business and bioscience academic partnerships in accessing and leveraging the specialized skills, capabilities, and world-class facilities of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The core objective is to drive collaborative research and development (R&D) that addresses industrially-relevant bioscience challenges and accelerates the development of new products or services at the proof-of-concept stage. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focusing exclusively on bioscience and biotechnology within the BBSRC's remit. Target Recipients Academic partners: UK Higher Education Institutions, Research Council Institutes, UKRI approved independent research organisations, Public Sector Research Establishments, and NHS bodies with research capacity. Business partners: UK-based businesses (micro, small, medium, and large enterprises). Geographic Scope Applicants must be UK-based, and the results must be intended for exploitation within the UK. Key Filtering Criteria Invitation-Only: Only organisations invited after a successful 'expression of interest' application can apply. Mandatory Partnership: Applications must be submitted by a partnership comprising a UK academic institution and a UK business. Focus on STFC Facilities: Projects must involve accessing and utilising specific STFC skills, capabilities, and world-class facilities. Industrial Relevance: Research and development must be focused on solving industrially-relevant challenges. Program Context This is a joint-funded program by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). Mentions of 'previous rounds' suggest this is a recurring funding opportunity.	Funding Up to 200000.00 GBP Deadline Dec. 4, 2025, 4 p.m.	Details
UE Santé - Ezaka ho Tomady - Appui à la gouvernance du système de santé EuropeAid/183899/DD/ACT/MG Programme: UE Santé - Ezaka ho Tomady	Core Objective: To contribute to the sustainable improvement of health system governance in Madagascar, increasing accountability among all actors involved in organizing and providing basic health services to the population. Target Recipient Type and Size: Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or consortia of NGOs. While no explicit size is stated, the significant project budget implies a need for established organizations with proven capacity. Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC Geographic Scope: The actions must be implemented in Madagascar, specifically within the regions of Diana, Vakinankaratra, Haute Matsiatra, and Atsimo Atsinanana. Key Filtering Criteria: Focus on health sector governance, specifically targeting maternal and child health, nutrition, and health financing, with project implementation in specified Madagascan regions by NGOs or NGO consortia. Grant Frequency and Program Context: This is a specific call for proposals under the broader multi-annual indicative program 'UE Santé - Ezaka ho Tomady' for 2021-2027, indicating it is part of a recurring programmatic framework.	Funding Up to 2200000.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 17, 2025, 1 p.m.	Details
Early phase implementation of ESFRI Projects that entered the ESFRI Roadmap in 2021 48334346TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	Core objective: To accelerate and enhance the early-phase implementation of specific ESFRI Research Infrastructure Projects that joined the ESFRI Roadmap in 2021, strengthening the European Research Area by addressing identified bottlenecks. Target recipient: Entities responsible for the targeted ESFRI Projects from the 2021 Roadmap. Size: Not explicitly defined by employee count, but ESFRI projects are large-scale multi-stakeholder endeavors. SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Research Infrastructures. Geographic scope: European Union Member States and Associated Countries. Legal entities from non-associated third countries may exceptionally participate. Key filtering criteria: Applicant project must be one of the ESFRI Projects from the 2021 Roadmap. Frequency: Recurring as part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025.	Funding Up to 1500000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
Science comes to town 2027 HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-06-ERA-07 Programme: Horizon Europe - Widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area	This grant supports cities in European Union Member States and Associated Countries to collaboratively design and implement a year-long program of activities called 'Science comes to town 2027'. Its core objective is to increase societal responsibility and trust in science and innovation by engaging citizens and local communities. - Target recipient type and size: Consortia of at least three independent legal entities representing minimum 3 to maximum 6 cities. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope and any location requirements: European Union Member States and Associated Countries. The participating cities must be located in at least 3 different Member States and/or Associated Countries, with the majority being in Member States. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Requirement for a consortium of specific composition (min. 3 entities from different MS/AC, 2 from MS); commitment from participating cities and National EUCYS Organiser; focus on implementing a large-scale science communication program including EUCYS and EU TalentOn. - Grant frequency and program context: This is a recurring initiative, part of the Horizon Europe 'Widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area' program, building on previous editions like 'Science comes to town 2026'.	Funding Up to 6000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
Cost-effective and robust continuous biotech bio-based processes HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-IA-04 Programme: Horizon Europe	Core objective: To develop and demonstrate cost-effective, robust, and continuous biotech processes for producing bio-based chemicals, materials, and ingredients, thereby enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of the EU bio-based industry. Target recipients: Organizations capable of implementing and scaling up innovative biotech processes. SECTOR-SPECIFIC Geographic scope: EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Key filtering criteria: Focus on continuous processes, industrial biotech/bio-based sector, and projects with significant scale-up potential and clear market relevance. Grant frequency: Part of the annual CBE JU Work Programme.	Funding Up to 7000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
EU Digital Twin Ocean: Contribution to the EU DTO core infrastructure through applications for sustainable ocean management 48335651TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	The core objective of this grant is to develop specific, user-driven digital twin ocean applications that rely on and contribute to the EU Digital Twin Ocean (DTO) core infrastructure (EDITO). These applications should support sustainable ocean management. - Target recipients: Organizations involved in research, innovation, technology development, and marine/maritime sectors, including businesses, public authorities, and scientific bodies. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focuses on marine and maritime applications. - Geographic scope: European Union and Associated Countries, with applications needing to be demonstrated in at least 3 different sea basins and covering at least one use-case in each of the four EU sea basins (Atlantic/Arctic, Baltic/North Sea, Mediterranean, Danube/Black Sea). - Key filtering criteria: Focus on Digital Twin Ocean applications, relevance to sustainable ocean management, specific geographic demonstration requirements, and contribution to the EDITO core infrastructure. - Grant frequency: This is part of the 2025 work programme under Horizon Europe's Mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030', indicating a recurring program context.	Funding Up to 6000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 24, 2025, midnight	Details
Research infrastructure services advancing frontier knowledge HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01-SERV-03 Programme: Horizon Europe	Single, clear statement: This grant aims to provide trans-national and/or virtual access to integrated and customised research infrastructure services for curiosity-driven research in specific scientific domains, fostering wider, more efficient access and sustainability. It also supports training and improvements to these services. Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: The primary recipients are research infrastructures, including ESFRI Landmarks and European Research Infrastructure Consortia (ERICs), and potentially other legal entities hosting ERIC facilities. There are no explicit size restrictions mentioned for these organizations. SECTOR-SPECIFIC Geographic scope and any location requirements: Organizations established in EU Member States and Associated Countries are generally eligible. Additionally, legal entities established in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, and USA are exceptionally eligible for funding if they provide access to their research infrastructures for researchers from EU Member States and Associated Countries. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Must be a research infrastructure offering trans-national or virtual access, focusing on atmospheric chemistry/dynamics or hadron physics, and including at least one ESFRI Landmark or ERIC as a beneficiary. Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific topic within the annual Horizon Europe Work Programme for Research Infrastructures 2025, suggesting a recurring program context with specific calls released periodically.	Funding Up to 10000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
Fast-track Enabling innovative air mobility (IAM) / Vertical take-off and landing capable aircraft (VCA) (crewed and uncrewed) operations 47761689TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe - SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking	Fast-track enabling innovative air mobility (IAM) and Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) capable aircraft (VCA) operations. This grant aims to significantly advance both crewed and uncrewed VCA operations, including those in complex environments, congested areas, and vertiports. It focuses on developing operational procedures, automation, and related infrastructure. - Target Recipient Type: Operators of Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) capable aircraft (VCA), including companies and entities involved in the aviation sector. - Target Recipient Size: Not explicitly defined, but 'operators' implies businesses of varying sizes. - Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Aviation, Innovative Air Mobility, Technology). - Geographic Scope: European Union Member States and Associated Countries. The legal regulations mentioned directly apply to EU Member States. - Key Filtering Criteria: Proposals must be directly relevant to IAM/VCA operations, vertiport management, aviation automation, and regulatory integration. - Grant Frequency: This grant is part of the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking Bi-Annual Work Programme (BAWP) 2024-2025, indicating it is a recurring opportunity within the program context.	Funding Up to 5000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
Strengthening and connecting bioeconomy networks HORIZON-CL6-2025-03-GOVERNANCE-06 Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to strengthen and connect bioeconomy networks across Europe. Its core objective is to foster knowledge exchange, stimulate mutual learning, and accelerate the uptake of bioeconomy initiatives and solutions in alignment with the European Green Deal and the EU Bioeconomy Strategy. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: The grant targets a broad range of stakeholders including EU practitioners, researchers, investors, policy makers, education providers, businesses, citizens, and particularly young people, disadvantaged communities, women, and underrepresented stakeholders like NGOs. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Bioeconomy, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environment, Biotechnology) - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Europe-wide, including EU Member States and Associated Countries. International cooperation is encouraged. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on bioeconomy, networking, knowledge exchange, capacity building, policy impact, and stakeholder engagement. - Grant frequency and program context: This is part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2023–2025, specifically a Coordination and Support Action (CSA). While part of a recurring program, this specific topic may be a one-time call.	Funding Up to 4400000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 24, 2025, midnight	Details
Pre-commercial procurement of breakthrough solutions for climate proofing of public buildings 48335179TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	Core objective: To identify, develop, and implement breakthrough solutions through Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) for climate-proofing public buildings, supporting local and regional authorities in becoming climate-resilient. Target recipient type and size: Primarily public procurers forming a 'buyers' group' (consortium), potentially alongside business/SME support organizations, innovation agencies, or sectoral organizations. No explicit size limits specified. SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focused on public buildings and climate adaptation solutions. Geographic scope: EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Key filtering criteria: Must involve public procurers, focus on climate adaptation for public buildings, use a PCP model, and aim for breakthrough, beyond state-of-the-art solutions. Grant frequency: Part of the annual Horizon Europe Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change calls, indicating a recurring program context.	Funding Up to 5000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 24, 2025, midnight	Details

Strengthening of the European Science for Policy Ecosystem

HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-06-ERA-06

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to establish a more robust and interconnected European Science for Policy (S4P) ecosystem, supporting evidence-informed policymaking across various sectors and governance levels. - Target recipient: Consortia of at least three independent legal entities. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focuses on Science for Policy and evidence-informed policymaking across thematic areas. - Geographic scope: European Union Member States and Associated Countries, with an international dimension. - Key filtering criteria: Organizations involved in science-policy interface, meeting consortium requirements, and operating within the specified European geographic area. - Grant frequency: Part of the HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-06 call within the Horizon Europe Widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area work programme, structured as a Coordination and Support Action (CSA).

Funding

Up to 2000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

Details

Environmental impacts from the production of agricultural crops for bio-based industrial systems

HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-02

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant, a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) under Horizon Europe, aims to reduce environmental impacts, specifically pollution, from the agricultural production of crops used in bio-based industrial systems. It focuses on gathering data, analyzing impacts (including indirect land use change), and sharing best practices to promote sustainable production methods. It is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant targeting bio-based industries, agricultural stakeholders, public authorities, and advisors involved in the supply chain of primary biological resources. The geographical scope is the EU and Associated Countries, with encouragement for international cooperation, particularly with Latin-America and the Caribbean. The grant is part of the recurring Horizon Europe program, specifically the 2025 Work Programme for 'Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment', contributing to the 'Clean environment and zero pollution' destination.

Funding

Up to 2000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 17, 2025, midnight

Details

Bio-based and biodegradable delivery systems for fertilising products to reduce microplastics pollution & promote soil health

48127384TOPICSen

Programme: Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking

This grant aims to develop and validate scalable, safe, and sustainable bio-based biodegradable delivery systems for fertilising products. - The core objective is to reduce microplastics pollution and promote soil health. - Target recipients are legal entities forming a consortium, typically including research organizations, universities, SMEs, and enterprises. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on Agriculture and Bio-based Industries. - The geographic scope includes EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. - Key filtering criteria include a focus on bio-based/biodegradable delivery systems for fertilising products, addressing microplastics and soil health, and the capacity to undertake Research & Innovation (R&I) with lab-scale and/or small-scale field trials. - This is an annual call within the Horizon Europe Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) programme.

Funding

Up to 3500000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

Details

SSbD bio-based solutions to replace hazardous conventional chemicals for textiles production

HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-IA-02

Programme: Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking

Core objective: To develop and demonstrate Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) bio-based solutions that can effectively replace hazardous conventional chemicals used in textiles production.
Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Textile manufacturers (including SMEs and brand owners), raw materials suppliers, process industries, regional/local officials, and workers' representatives.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Textiles production, bio-based industries, chemical engineering).
Geographic scope and any location requirements: EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries are typically eligible.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on innovative bio-based alternatives for hazardous chemicals in textiles, adherence to the SSbD framework, and a multi-actor approach involving key value chain players.
Grant frequency and program context: This is part of the CBE JU 2025 call, which operates under an annual work programme, suggesting a recurring funding opportunity within the program's lifecycle.

Funding

Up to 7000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

Details

Programme-level collaboration

HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-06-ERA-05

Programme: Horizon Europe

Grant Purpose and Target

Core objective: To enhance collaborative research and innovation (R&I) efforts addressing global challenges by coordinating national and regional R&I funding programs.
Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Consortia of legal entities, which can include regional authorities, agencies, and civil society organizations.
SECTOR-AGNOSTIC
Geographic scope and any location requirements: Open to legal entities from EU Member States, Associated Countries, and, exceptionally, non-associated third countries. A consortium must include partners from different eligible countries, with at least two partners from EU Member States.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Must be a consortium, focused on R&I program coordination and alignment, and involve entities from multiple eligible countries.
Grant frequency and program context: This is a single-stage call within the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2023-2025, continuing the spirit of previous ERA-NET schemes within the new Horizon Europe strategic approach.

Funding

Up to 2000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

Details

Open Call for Grant for Circular Food MSMEs in AfriFOODlinks Hub Cities

11381COMPETITIVE_CALLen

Programme: AfriFOOD-Links

This grant, part of the AfriFOODlinks project, aims to financially support pioneering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in specific African hub cities. The core objective is to improve these MSMEs' circularity, internal processes, and capabilities to meet market demands for healthy and nutritious diets, while also facilitating access to other private funding through a blended finance approach. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: This grant is specifically for businesses operating within the food system. - Target recipient type: Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). - Target recipient size: Businesses with 1 to 50 staff members and active annual revenue not higher than €50,000. - Geographic scope: Limited to MSMEs operating in five specific AfriFOODlinks Hub Cities: Mbale (Uganda), Kisumu (Kenya), Cape Town (South Africa), Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), and Tunis (Tunisia). - Key filtering criteria: Must be an MSME within the food system, located in one of the specified hub cities, and have participated in the AfriFOODlinks incubation and training programs. - Grant frequency: This is an open call, part of a cascade fund mechanism from the AfriFOODlinks project.

Funding

Up to 50000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 17, 2025, 11:59 p.m.

Details

Space for Monitoring Hazardous Materials

Kick-start Activity

Programme: ESA Business Applications

Core objective: To support innovative space-enabled applications and services for hazardous materials management, specifically focusing on identifying contaminated sites, monitoring toxic material degradation, and providing predictive insights for proactive remediation efforts.
Target recipient type and size: Primarily companies (economic operators), including startups, SMEs, and larger enterprises. No specific size limitations are stated.
Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Hazardous Materials Management leveraging Space Technology).
Geographic scope: Companies residing in specific European Space Agency (ESA) Member States and Cooperating States. Eligible countries include Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Key filtering criteria for initial screening: Proposed solutions must address hazardous materials management and integrate space assets (Satellite Earth Observation, Satellite Communications, or Global Navigation Satellite Systems).
Grant frequency and program context: This is a competitive call within ESA's recurring Kick-start Activities program, which aims to explore the business opportunity and technical viability of new space-enabled applications and services.

Funding

Up to 75000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, 11:59 p.m.

Details

EIC Transition Open

HORIZON-EIC-2025-TRANSITIONOPEN

Programme: EIC Transition 2025 (Horizon Europe)

The core objective of the EIC Transition Open grant is to mature and validate novel technologies from a laboratory proof-of-concept (TRL 3-4) to viable demonstrators (TRL 5-6). It also aims to develop a sustainable business case and model for subsequent commercialisation. - Target recipients: Single legal entities or small consortia (2-5 entities), including start-ups, SMEs, and research performing organizations. - SECTOR-AGNOSTIC: This call is open to all technology sectors. - Geographic scope: Entities established in EU Member States or Associated Countries. - Key filtering criteria: Proposals must be based on results (at least TRL 3, ideally TRL 4) already achieved within a previously eligible project, as defined in the EIC Work Programme 2025. - Grant frequency: Part of the annual EIC Work Programme, indicating a recurring opportunity.

Funding

Up to 2500000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 17, 2025, midnight

Details

RFCS-2025 Coal Research Projects

48271231TOPICSen

Programme: RFCS-2025

SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focused on the coal sector's just transition, health and safety improvements, and minimizing environmental impacts.
Core Objective: Support the European Union's transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2050 by funding research projects in the coal sector, specifically addressing phasing out fossil fuels, developing alternative activities on former mine sites, and mitigating environmental damage from coal mines.
Target Recipient Type: Not explicitly defined in the provided information, but typically includes research organizations, academic institutions, industrial entities, and SMEs engaged in relevant research.
Geographic Scope: Projects supporting the transition towards a 'climate-neutral Union economy' and strengthening 'European leadership' imply eligibility for organizations within EU Member States.
Key Filtering Criteria: Proposals must align with specific research objectives under Articles 4, 5, and 6, focusing on technological and non-technological solutions for coal sector transition, health and safety, and environmental impact minimization.
Grant Frequency: 'RFCS-2025' indicates this is an annual or recurring call under the broader RFCS program, providing a program context of continuous support for coal and steel research.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Sept. 24, 2025, midnight

Details

Alternative biomanufacturing routes for natural and synthetic rubber

48127426TOPICSen

Programme: Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)

The core objective of this grant is to develop alternative, sustainable biomanufacturing routes for producing natural and synthetic rubber.
It targets organizations actively engaged in research and innovation within the bio-based materials, biotechnology, and sustainable industrial sectors.
The grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on bio-based products, rubber, and related industrial applications.
The geographic scope includes all EU Member States and countries associated with the Horizon Europe program.
Key filtering criteria include a strong emphasis on sustainability, the circular bioeconomy, and contributing to the EU's strategic autonomy in critical raw materials.
This opportunity is part of the annual CBE JU Work Programme, indicating a recurring call.

Funding

Up to 3500000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

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Facility access funding for bioscience partnerships (invite only)

OPP1037 BBSRC STFC Facility Access Funding for Bioscience Partnerships

Programme: BBSRC-STFC Facility Access Funding for Bioscience Partnerships

This grant, 'Facility access funding for bioscience partnerships (invite only)', aims to support UK business and bioscience academic partnerships in accessing and leveraging the specialized skills, capabilities, and world-class facilities of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The core objective is to drive collaborative research and development (R&D) that addresses industrially-relevant bioscience challenges and accelerates the development of new products or services at the proof-of-concept stage. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focusing exclusively on bioscience and biotechnology within the BBSRC's remit. Target Recipients

Academic partners: UK Higher Education Institutions, Research Council Institutes, UKRI approved independent research organisations, Public Sector Research Establishments, and NHS bodies with research capacity.
Business partners: UK-based businesses (micro, small, medium, and large enterprises).

Geographic Scope

Applicants must be UK-based, and the results must be intended for exploitation within the UK.

Key Filtering Criteria

Invitation-Only: Only organisations invited after a successful 'expression of interest' application can apply.
Mandatory Partnership: Applications must be submitted by a partnership comprising a UK academic institution and a UK business.
Focus on STFC Facilities: Projects must involve accessing and utilising specific STFC skills, capabilities, and world-class facilities.
Industrial Relevance: Research and development must be focused on solving industrially-relevant challenges.

Program Context

This is a joint-funded program by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). Mentions of 'previous rounds' suggest this is a recurring funding opportunity.

Funding

Up to 200000.00 GBP

Deadline

Dec. 4, 2025, 4 p.m.

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UE Santé - Ezaka ho Tomady - Appui à la gouvernance du système de santé

EuropeAid/183899/DD/ACT/MG

Programme: UE Santé - Ezaka ho Tomady

Core Objective: To contribute to the sustainable improvement of health system governance in Madagascar, increasing accountability among all actors involved in organizing and providing basic health services to the population.
Target Recipient Type and Size: Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or consortia of NGOs. While no explicit size is stated, the significant project budget implies a need for established organizations with proven capacity.
Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic Scope: The actions must be implemented in Madagascar, specifically within the regions of Diana, Vakinankaratra, Haute Matsiatra, and Atsimo Atsinanana.
Key Filtering Criteria: Focus on health sector governance, specifically targeting maternal and child health, nutrition, and health financing, with project implementation in specified Madagascan regions by NGOs or NGO consortia.
Grant Frequency and Program Context: This is a specific call for proposals under the broader multi-annual indicative program 'UE Santé - Ezaka ho Tomady' for 2021-2027, indicating it is part of a recurring programmatic framework.

Funding

Up to 2200000.00 EUR

Deadline

Oct. 17, 2025, 1 p.m.

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Early phase implementation of ESFRI Projects that entered the ESFRI Roadmap in 2021

48334346TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

Core objective: To accelerate and enhance the early-phase implementation of specific ESFRI Research Infrastructure Projects that joined the ESFRI Roadmap in 2021, strengthening the European Research Area by addressing identified bottlenecks.
Target recipient: Entities responsible for the targeted ESFRI Projects from the 2021 Roadmap.
Size: Not explicitly defined by employee count, but ESFRI projects are large-scale multi-stakeholder endeavors.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Research Infrastructures.
Geographic scope: European Union Member States and Associated Countries. Legal entities from non-associated third countries may exceptionally participate.
Key filtering criteria: Applicant project must be one of the ESFRI Projects from the 2021 Roadmap.
Frequency: Recurring as part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025.

Funding

Up to 1500000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

Details

Science comes to town 2027

HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-06-ERA-07

Programme: Horizon Europe - Widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area

This grant supports cities in European Union Member States and Associated Countries to collaboratively design and implement a year-long program of activities called 'Science comes to town 2027'. Its core objective is to increase societal responsibility and trust in science and innovation by engaging citizens and local communities. - Target recipient type and size: Consortia of at least three independent legal entities representing minimum 3 to maximum 6 cities. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope and any location requirements: European Union Member States and Associated Countries. The participating cities must be located in at least 3 different Member States and/or Associated Countries, with the majority being in Member States. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Requirement for a consortium of specific composition (min. 3 entities from different MS/AC, 2 from MS); commitment from participating cities and National EUCYS Organiser; focus on implementing a large-scale science communication program including EUCYS and EU TalentOn. - Grant frequency and program context: This is a recurring initiative, part of the Horizon Europe 'Widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area' program, building on previous editions like 'Science comes to town 2026'.

Funding

Up to 6000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

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Cost-effective and robust continuous biotech bio-based processes

HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-IA-04

Programme: Horizon Europe

Core objective: To develop and demonstrate cost-effective, robust, and continuous biotech processes for producing bio-based chemicals, materials, and ingredients, thereby enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of the EU bio-based industry.
Target recipients: Organizations capable of implementing and scaling up innovative biotech processes.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic scope: EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries.
Key filtering criteria: Focus on continuous processes, industrial biotech/bio-based sector, and projects with significant scale-up potential and clear market relevance.
Grant frequency: Part of the annual CBE JU Work Programme.

Funding

Up to 7000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

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EU Digital Twin Ocean: Contribution to the EU DTO core infrastructure through applications for sustainable ocean management

48335651TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

The core objective of this grant is to develop specific, user-driven digital twin ocean applications that rely on and contribute to the EU Digital Twin Ocean (DTO) core infrastructure (EDITO). These applications should support sustainable ocean management. - Target recipients: Organizations involved in research, innovation, technology development, and marine/maritime sectors, including businesses, public authorities, and scientific bodies. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focuses on marine and maritime applications. - Geographic scope: European Union and Associated Countries, with applications needing to be demonstrated in at least 3 different sea basins and covering at least one use-case in each of the four EU sea basins (Atlantic/Arctic, Baltic/North Sea, Mediterranean, Danube/Black Sea). - Key filtering criteria: Focus on Digital Twin Ocean applications, relevance to sustainable ocean management, specific geographic demonstration requirements, and contribution to the EDITO core infrastructure. - Grant frequency: This is part of the 2025 work programme under Horizon Europe's Mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030', indicating a recurring program context.

Funding

Up to 6000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 24, 2025, midnight

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Research infrastructure services advancing frontier knowledge

HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01-SERV-03

Programme: Horizon Europe

Single, clear statement: This grant aims to provide trans-national and/or virtual access to integrated and customised research infrastructure services for curiosity-driven research in specific scientific domains, fostering wider, more efficient access and sustainability. It also supports training and improvements to these services.
Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: The primary recipients are research infrastructures, including ESFRI Landmarks and European Research Infrastructure Consortia (ERICs), and potentially other legal entities hosting ERIC facilities. There are no explicit size restrictions mentioned for these organizations.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic scope and any location requirements: Organizations established in EU Member States and Associated Countries are generally eligible. Additionally, legal entities established in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, and USA are exceptionally eligible for funding if they provide access to their research infrastructures for researchers from EU Member States and Associated Countries.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Must be a research infrastructure offering trans-national or virtual access, focusing on atmospheric chemistry/dynamics or hadron physics, and including at least one ESFRI Landmark or ERIC as a beneficiary.
Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific topic within the annual Horizon Europe Work Programme for Research Infrastructures 2025, suggesting a recurring program context with specific calls released periodically.

Funding

Up to 10000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

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Fast-track Enabling innovative air mobility (IAM) / Vertical take-off and landing capable aircraft (VCA) (crewed and uncrewed) operations

47761689TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe - SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking

Fast-track enabling innovative air mobility (IAM) and Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) capable aircraft (VCA) operations. This grant aims to significantly advance both crewed and uncrewed VCA operations, including those in complex environments, congested areas, and vertiports. It focuses on developing operational procedures, automation, and related infrastructure. - Target Recipient Type: Operators of Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) capable aircraft (VCA), including companies and entities involved in the aviation sector. - Target Recipient Size: Not explicitly defined, but 'operators' implies businesses of varying sizes. - Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Aviation, Innovative Air Mobility, Technology). - Geographic Scope: European Union Member States and Associated Countries. The legal regulations mentioned directly apply to EU Member States. - Key Filtering Criteria: Proposals must be directly relevant to IAM/VCA operations, vertiport management, aviation automation, and regulatory integration. - Grant Frequency: This grant is part of the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking Bi-Annual Work Programme (BAWP) 2024-2025, indicating it is a recurring opportunity within the program context.

Funding

Up to 5000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 16, 2025, midnight

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Strengthening and connecting bioeconomy networks

HORIZON-CL6-2025-03-GOVERNANCE-06

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to strengthen and connect bioeconomy networks across Europe. Its core objective is to foster knowledge exchange, stimulate mutual learning, and accelerate the uptake of bioeconomy initiatives and solutions in alignment with the European Green Deal and the EU Bioeconomy Strategy. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: The grant targets a broad range of stakeholders including EU practitioners, researchers, investors, policy makers, education providers, businesses, citizens, and particularly young people, disadvantaged communities, women, and underrepresented stakeholders like NGOs. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Bioeconomy, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environment, Biotechnology) - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Europe-wide, including EU Member States and Associated Countries. International cooperation is encouraged. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on bioeconomy, networking, knowledge exchange, capacity building, policy impact, and stakeholder engagement. - Grant frequency and program context: This is part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2023–2025, specifically a Coordination and Support Action (CSA). While part of a recurring program, this specific topic may be a one-time call.

Funding

Up to 4400000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 24, 2025, midnight

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Pre-commercial procurement of breakthrough solutions for climate proofing of public buildings

48335179TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

Core objective: To identify, develop, and implement breakthrough solutions through Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) for climate-proofing public buildings, supporting local and regional authorities in becoming climate-resilient.
Target recipient type and size: Primarily public procurers forming a 'buyers' group' (consortium), potentially alongside business/SME support organizations, innovation agencies, or sectoral organizations. No explicit size limits specified.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focused on public buildings and climate adaptation solutions.
Geographic scope: EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries.
Key filtering criteria: Must involve public procurers, focus on climate adaptation for public buildings, use a PCP model, and aim for breakthrough, beyond state-of-the-art solutions.
Grant frequency: Part of the annual Horizon Europe Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change calls, indicating a recurring program context.

Funding

Up to 5000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 24, 2025, midnight

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