Grants8

Grant Information	Key Details	Eligibility & Funding
RFCS-2025 Coal Accompanying Measures 48271083TOPICSen Programme: Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS)	Grant Purpose and Target Core Objective: Support the just transition of coal sectors and regions towards a climate-neutral Union economy by 2050, focusing on environmental, health, safety, and socio-economic aspects. Target Recipient Type and Size: Not explicitly defined in provided text. This call is typically open to research organizations, industrial entities, and public bodies involved in the coal sector. Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC Geographic Scope: EU Member States, with specific attention to coal-dependent regions. Key Filtering Criteria: Projects must demonstrate a direct contribution to the phase-out of fossil fuels, development of alternative activities on former mine sites, management of environmental damage from coal mines, and support for affected workers and communities. Grant Frequency and Program Context: This is part of the RFCS-2025 call, indicating it is likely an annual or recurring funding opportunity within the broader Research Fund for Coal and Steel program (2021-2027), aligned with the European Green Deal.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Sept. 24, 2025, midnight	Details
Preparatory actions exploring future frameworks for research infrastructures investment plans and funding streams, for integrated and sustained scheme for access and for joint technology development. 48334409TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to support preparatory actions that explore future frameworks for European research infrastructures. The core objective is to improve their investment plans, diversify funding streams, create more integrated and sustainable access schemes, and foster joint technology development. The grant is designed for organisations involved with or managing research infrastructures, as well as their funders, user communities, and relevant industry players, including SMEs. - Target recipient type and size: Organisations involved in research infrastructures (e.g., universities, public research organisations, ERICs, ESFRI landmarks), public bodies, and private entities (including SMEs) involved in the research and innovation ecosystem. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focusing on research infrastructure development and policy. - Geographic scope: Organisations from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe are eligible. - Key filtering criteria: Proposals must explicitly address one of three specific areas related to research infrastructure investment, access, or technology development. Collaboration within a consortium is a fundamental requirement. - Grant frequency: This is part of the recurring Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, indicating an ongoing commitment to this area.	Funding Up to 1500000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
Co-funded European partnership for Resilient Cultural Heritage 47942210TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: To establish a co-funded European Partnership for Resilient Cultural Heritage, aiming to drive research and innovation in understanding and mitigating climate change impacts on cultural heritage, and leveraging heritage for sustainable societal transitions. Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Public funders, research institutions, businesses (industry), cultural heritage professionals, non-profit organizations, and charities. No explicit size limitations stated. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (focused on cultural heritage, climate change, and creative industries). Geographic scope and any location requirements: EU Member States, countries associated with Horizon Europe, and open to third countries for collaboration (though third-country financial commitment won't increase EU funding for this grant). Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on the nexus of cultural heritage and climate change, strong R&I component, interdisciplinary collaboration, co-funding model, and formation of a long-term partnership. Grant frequency and program context: This grant funds the establishment of a partnership that is expected to organize joint calls for transnational proposals on an annual basis, implying a recurring program context. It is a COFUND action within Horizon Europe, Cluster 2 (Culture, creativity and inclusive society).	Funding Up to 60000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
6G Telco Cloud and Service Provision Enablers 48488574TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	The core objective of this grant is to establish and validate an evolvable 6G Telco Cloud and service provision experimental infrastructure. This infrastructure will serve as a platform for developing, integrating, and demonstrating cutting-edge 6G technologies, focusing on aspects like deterministic networking, AI/Compute/Security as a service, and integration into telco systems. - Explicitly targeting legal entities of various sizes, with a strong emphasis on European players, involved in telecommunications research and innovation. - This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on 6G communication technologies, cloud infrastructure, and related services. - Geographic scope requires participation from entities established in European Union Member States, Associated Countries, OECD, and Mercosur countries. - Key filtering criteria include a strong focus on 6G research, telco cloud solutions, open-source principles, and the development of experimental infrastructure. Applicants should be committed to contributing to standardisation and open-source activities. - This is a recurring grant opportunity as part of the broader Horizon Europe Smart Networks and Services (SNS) program.	Funding Up to 15000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
Climate simulations data and knowledge for optimal support of IPCC Assessments and International Policy HORIZON-CL5-2025-06-D1-01 Programme: Horizon Europe	The core objective of this grant is to generate accurate, reliable, and actionable climate information to optimally support IPCC Assessments and international climate policy. Primary objective: Develop and utilize scientifically robust climate projections, including future global climate projections and an operational framework for societal decision-making. Focus: Exploring impacts of global warming overshoot, feasibility of carbon dioxide removal, and implications for policy. Target recipient type and size: Primarily research institutions, universities, and other public or private entities with significant capacity in Earth System Model (ESM) development, climate science, and data infrastructure. Given the budget, large consortia are implied. Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Climate Science, Environmental Modeling, Research & Innovation). Geographic scope: Global, with a strong emphasis on coordinated European contributions and international cooperation, particularly with researchers from Global South countries. Key filtering criteria for initial screening: Expertise in climate modeling, Earth System Models, Integrated Assessment Models, data management, and a focus on climate policy relevance and international collaboration. Grant frequency and program context: This topic is part of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme (2021-2027), indicating it's a recurring program within a broader multi-annual strategic framework.	Funding Up to 30000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 23, 2025, 10 p.m.	Details
Higher Speed Optical Access Networks and future end-to-end Packet Optical Network Architecture in 6G 48488486TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe - Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU)	This grant aims to develop and integrate higher-speed optical access networks and future end-to-end packet optical network architectures into the overall 6G ecosystem. The core objective is to enable highly energy-efficient data transport for very high throughput rates in 6G systems. Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: The grant targets legal entities of various sizes, including SMEs, enterprises, universities, and research organizations, primarily within EU Member States, Associated Countries, OECD, and Mercosur countries. MUST state if grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC or SECTOR-AGNOSTIC: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Telecommunications, Digital, Photonics, AI, Energy). Geographic scope and any location requirements: Global, but with specific eligibility for countries listed under EU Member States, Associated Countries, OECD, and Mercosur. Excludes entities established in Russia, Belarus, or non-government controlled territories of Ukraine. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on 6G optical networking, AI/photonics integration, energy efficiency, and adherence to specific geographic eligibility/exclusion criteria. Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific topic within the annual HORIZON-JU-SNS-2025-01 call, part of the broader Horizon Europe Smart Networks and Services (SNS) Joint Undertaking program, indicating a recurring focus on 6G research and innovation.	Funding Up to 8000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
Data stewards, skills and training for Open Science and FAIR practices HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01-EOSC-04 Programme: Horizon Europe	The core objective of this grant is to foster a stronger culture of Open Science and address gaps in the professionalisation of data stewards and the acquisition/recognition of open science and data management skills across all research career levels. This involves coordinating European-level actions for consistent data steward curricula and strengthening competence networks. - Target recipient types: Organisations involved in research, education, data management, and infrastructure across Europe. - Target size: Not specified, open to various organizational sizes typical for European research collaborations. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focuses on Research Infrastructures, Open Science, Data Management, and FAIR practices within the research and education sectors. - Geographic scope: European level, with specific emphasis on supporting countries and institutions that are currently underrepresented in these areas. - Key filtering criteria for initial screening: Applicants must demonstrate a clear commitment to advancing Open Science, FAIR data principles, and skills development within the European research ecosystem, preferably through collaborative, European-level initiatives. - Grant frequency and program context: This is part of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, specifically within the HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01 call, indicating it is part of an ongoing, recurring program.	Funding Up to 8000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
Development and testing of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes (EPR) within the priority Circular Economy Action Plan value chains HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-CIRCBIO-04 Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to develop, test, and demonstrate innovative solutions for the large-scale implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes within key Circular Economy Action Plan value chains. It seeks to improve the circularity of selected product value chains and enhance waste management efficiency. - Single, clear statement: Develop and test Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes for specific product value chains to boost circularity and waste management efficiency within the EU's Circular Economy Action Plan. - Target recipient type and size: The grant targets a wide range of organizations including producers, producer organizations, local authorities, waste management operators, SMEs, economic operators, consumer organizations, researchers, and NGOs. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope: Projects must focus on implementation within the EU and Associated Countries, including cross-border cooperation. - Key filtering criteria: Focus on EPR schemes for construction products, ICT products, furniture, mattresses, and carpets. Requires practical, large-scale implementation and innovative circular business models. - Grant frequency and program context: This is part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, specifically under Cluster 6, contributing to the 'Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors' destination.	Funding Up to 5000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 17, 2025, midnight	Details
European City Facility 48256791TOPICSen Programme: LIFE Clean Energy Transition	A 'European City Facility' shall be run under the LIFE CET programme to support European cities, municipalities, or their groupings in developing investment concepts for energy efficiency and integrated energy transition. These concepts aim to mobilize significant investments in sustainable energy by transforming local climate and energy strategies into mature, financeable projects. - Explicitly targets organizations capable of running and managing a large-scale financial support facility across Europe. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC focusing on Clean Energy Transition, Energy Efficiency, and Renewable Energy. - Geographic scope: European cities and municipalities across Europe. - Key filtering criteria: Applicant's capacity to manage third-party financial support, deep roots in municipal energy planning, and ability to mobilize a critical mass of European cities. - Grant is a follow-up and scaling up of an existing, fundamental approach, implying a recurring program context.	Funding Up to 15000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 23, 2025, midnight	Details
Integrated use of renewable energy carriers in industrial sites (Processes4Planet partnership) (RIA) 48400398TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	The core objective of this grant is to enable the integrated use of diverse renewable energy carriers in industrial sites, aiming to provide a constant, robust, low-carbon, and economic energy input for process industries. This will pave the way for strategic industrial cooperation, support power grid stability, and optimize energy use. - Target recipient type: Legal entities capable of conducting Research and Innovation Actions, including universities, research organizations, SMEs, and large companies involved in energy-intensive industries. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focus on energy-intensive industries and process industries. - Geographic scope: Organisations from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. - Key filtering criteria: Projects must address industrial decarbonisation, integrated renewable energy solutions, and demonstrate strong innovation potential with a credible business case for industrialisation. - Grant frequency: This is a specific topic within the annual Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, suggesting recurring opportunities under the broader programme.	Funding Up to 8000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 23, 2025, midnight	Details
Strengthening pathways to alternative socio-economic models for continuous improvement of biodiversity 48212681TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to develop and accelerate pathways towards effective alternative socio-economic models that support biodiversity restoration and protection, focusing on integrating biodiversity values into economic activities and fostering transformative change. Target recipients are research organizations, universities, public bodies, and businesses capable of conducting significant research, typically as part of a consortium. The grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, primarily targeting environmental research, bioeconomy, agriculture, and related governance and social sectors. Projects are focused on Europe but with global dissemination of outcomes; eligibility extends to EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries, with possibilities for non-associated third countries under specific conditions. Key filtering criteria include a focus on biodiversity, socio-economic models, the multi-actor approach, and research and innovation. This is part of the annual Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, specifically Cluster 6, Destination 'Biodiversity and ecosystem services', contributing to EU Green Deal and global biodiversity goals.	Funding Up to 7000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 17, 2025, midnight	Details
ERC PROOF OF CONCEPT GRANTS 47135709TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	Core objective: To facilitate the exploration and progression of commercial and social innovation potential stemming from ERC-funded frontier research projects. Target recipients: Principal Investigators (PIs) who currently hold an ERC main research grant (Starting, Consolidator, Advanced, or Synergy) or whose grant ended after January 1, 2024. Target size: SECTOR-AGNOSTIC, applies to any research field of the originating ERC grant. Geographic scope: Host institutions must be established in an EU Member State or an Associated Country. PIs can be of any nationality. Key filtering criteria: Must be a PI of an eligible ERC main grant; proposal must draw substantially on that ERC research; project aims to verify innovation potential, not extend basic research. Grant frequency: Recurring call with two cut-off dates in 2025, part of the broader Horizon Europe program.	Funding Up to 150000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, 3 p.m.	Details
System innovation experimentation for Industry 5.0 (IA) HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-HUMAN-65 Programme: Horizon Europe	Core objective: To demonstrate and apply system innovation experimentation for Industry 5.0, aiming to boost the competitiveness and resilience of EU industries, address skills gaps, and attract talent in regional/local industrial ecosystems. Target recipient: Organizations and consortia involved in industrial transformation, typically across various sectors. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC Geographic scope and any location requirements: European Regional Innovation Valleys and other regions within EU Member States and Associated Countries. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on Industry 5.0 concepts, system innovation, human-centric approaches, and tangible solutions for skills/talent challenges in industrial settings. Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific call within the Horizon Europe program for 2025; while Horizon Europe is recurring, this particular topic is a one-time call.	Funding Up to 3000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 23, 2025, midnight	Details
Aviation’s non-CO2 impacts on the climate 2025 – UKRI Aviation’s non-CO2 impacts on the climate 2025 Programme: Aviation’s non-CO2 Impact on the Climate programme	This grant, 'Aviation’s non-CO2 impacts on the climate 2025', aims to fund collaborative research focused on the underpinning science of aviation's non-carbon dioxide (non-CO2) impacts. The goal is to reduce scientific uncertainties and identify effective mitigation options, ultimately informing industry and government policy decisions. It is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, targeting the aviation, environmental science, and climate research sectors. Target Recipients This opportunity is open to UK research organizations eligible for NERC funding, including research groups and individuals at any career stage. The primary objective is to advance scientific understanding and develop actionable insights into a complex environmental challenge. Geographic Scope Applicants must be based at a UK research organization. Key Filtering Criteria To be considered for this grant, your project must: - Focus specifically on aviation's non-CO2 climate impacts. - Be conducted by a UK research organization or individual eligible for NERC funding. - Align with Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) one to four (early-stage research and development). Grant Frequency and Program Context This specific funding opportunity is part of a wider 'Aviation’s non-CO2 Impact on the Climate programme'. While this is a distinct call, it is anticipated that future NERC funding opportunities under this same program will be released later in 2025, indicating a recurring program with phased funding calls.	Funding Up to 354375.00 GBP Deadline Oct. 9, 2025, 3 p.m.	Details
Standardisation landscape analyses tool (CSA) HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-HUMAN-61 Programme: Horizon Europe	The core objective of this grant is to develop an open-access information tool for the standardisation landscape. This tool will help all research and innovation (R&I) actors identify existing standards, integrate them into their projects, and avoid duplicated efforts. - Target recipient: Experts representing industry, academia, and standard development organisations (SDOs). - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focused on standardisation, digital technologies, and industrial innovation, with cross-cutting themes of AI and human-centric approaches. - Geographic scope: EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. - Key filtering criteria: Proposals must focus on creating a tool for standardisation landscape analysis and include collaboration between diverse stakeholders. - Grant frequency: This is part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, indicating it is a recurring program.	Funding Up to 1000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 23, 2025, midnight	Details
Renforcer le capital humain des femmes et des jeunes pour améliorer leur capacité à défendre leurs droits 184013PROSPECTSEN Programme: Tomponandraikitra Isika Djiaby - Tou.te.s redevables – Madagascar	Core Objective: To strengthen the human capital of women and youth, enhancing their ability to defend their rights, combat gender-based violence (VBG), and promote human rights and gender equality in Madagascar. Target Recipient Type and Size: Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), public sector operators, local authorities, and international organizations (intergovernmental). All must be non-profit. Applicants need significant capacity and experience, including a track record of implementing projects in Gender/Human Rights in Africa, coordinating consortia, and managing an average annual budget comparable to the requested grant amount. SECTOR-SPECIFIC Geographic Scope: Actions must be implemented in Madagascar, specifically within at least two of the following regions: Atsimo-Atsinanana, Vakinankaratra, Haute Matsiatra, and Diana. The primary focus is urban and peri-urban areas, with a view to gradually expanding to rural areas. Key Filtering Criteria: Non-profit status, substantial organizational experience in the specified thematic areas and geographic region, proven project and consortium management capacity, and specific co-applicant nationality requirements (Madagascar + EU Member State). Program Context: This funding opportunity is part of the 'Tomponandraikitra Isika Djiaby - Tou.te.s redevables – Madagascar' program, which runs from 2023 to 2028. It is an open call for proposals.	Funding Up to 5000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 25, 2025, 1 p.m.	Details
Energy renovation solutions - Making buildings’ renovation faster, deeper, affordable, smarter, service- and data-driven 48210172TOPICSen Programme: LIFE Clean Energy Transition	The core objective of this grant is to accelerate and deepen energy renovation in buildings across the EU. It aims to achieve this by fostering demand for renovations, improving the capacity of the supply chain, and enhancing data and instrumental tools related to building performance. - Target recipients: Organizations involved in the building and energy efficiency sectors, including construction companies (notably SMEs), building owners, financial institutions, service providers, and public bodies. - Size: No explicit size limits are specified, but support for SMEs is particularly noted. - Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope: This grant focuses on transnational actions and mutual learning, requiring project activities in more than one eligible country, typically EU Member States. - Key filtering criteria: Proposals must demonstrate a clear focus on energy renovation, building decarbonization, and the willingness to collaborate transnationally. - Grant frequency: This is part of the recurring annual LIFE Clean Energy Transition call.	Funding Up to 2000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 23, 2025, midnight	Details
Innovative solutions for the sustainable production for Semiconductor raw materials (IA) 48400548TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	• Grant's core objective: To decrease the European Union's dependency on imported raw materials, particularly for semiconductor production, by fostering sustainable and competitive production and refinement of these critical raw materials within the EU. • Target recipient type and size: The grant targets legal entities across the raw materials value chain, including industrial companies (SMEs and larger enterprises), research institutions, and technology providers. The size of the organization is not explicitly limited. • Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (focused on semiconductor raw materials). • Geographic scope and location requirements: Projects must be based in EU Member States, Associated Countries, OECD countries, African Union Member States, MERCOSUR, CARIFORUM, Andean Community, and countries with strategic partnerships or trade agreements with the EU that include raw materials cooperation provisions. However, legal entities from China are explicitly excluded. • Key filtering criteria for initial screening: Applicants must propose innovative solutions for sustainable production of specified semiconductor raw materials, aiming for market uptake (TRLs 6-7). They must form multidisciplinary consortia covering the value chain from extraction to production. • Grant frequency and program context: This is a call within the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025 (Cluster 4, Industry), indicating it's part of a recurring program. It operates under the framework of the Critical Raw Materials Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1252), which aims to ensure a secure, resilient, and sustainable supply of critical raw materials for the EU.	Funding Up to 8000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 23, 2025, midnight	Details
Alleviating household energy poverty in Europe LIFE-2025-CET-ENERPOV Programme: LIFE Clean Energy Transition	Core Objective: To alleviate household energy poverty in Europe by supporting either the establishment of cross-sectoral coordination structures and policy support for public authorities (Scope A) or the energy renovation of residential multi-apartment buildings with energy-poor inhabitants (Scope B). Target Recipient Type and Size: Primarily public authorities (national, regional, local), societal intermediaries, homeowners' and tenant associations, and housing organizations. Organizational size is not defined by employee count; focus is on capacity and multi-stakeholder involvement. SECTOR-SPECIFIC: This grant is highly sector-specific, focusing on energy, social, health, and housing policy sectors as they relate to energy poverty. Geographic Scope: European Union Member States. Actions should contribute to efforts across Europe. Key Filtering Criteria: Focus on energy poverty, consortium of at least 3 applicants from 3 different eligible countries, project must align with either Scope A or Scope B. Grant Frequency and Program Context: This is part of the recurring LIFE Clean Energy Transition (CET) sub-programme, aligning with the European Green Deal and Fit for 55 package objectives.	Funding Up to 1750000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 23, 2025, midnight	Details
EU Co-funded Partnership on raw materials for the green and digital transition (Co-funded partnership Raw Materials for the Green and Digital Transition) HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-MATERIALS-64 Programme: Horizon Europe	Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: To strengthen the EU's raw materials supply chain resilience by coordinating national and regional research and innovation (R&I) programs, and by facilitating joint annual calls that provide financial support to third parties for R&I activities. Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: The direct recipients are public institutions, specifically R&I program owners or funders (e.g., national/regional ministries or research funding organizations). These recipients then distribute funding to third parties, including businesses (e.g., SMEs) and research entities. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC Geographic scope and any location requirements: Open to legal entities established in EU Member States, Horizon Europe associated countries, OECD countries, African Union Member States, MERCOSUR, CARIFORUM, Andean Community countries, and countries with which the EU has concluded strategic partnerships on raw materials or relevant trade agreements. Exceptionally, countries that participated in ERA-MIN 3 are also eligible. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on raw materials, particularly critical and strategic raw materials, and circularity. Applicants must be national or regional R&I program owners/funders or relevant public institutions. Grant frequency and program context: This grant establishes a recurring partnership that is expected to organize joint calls for R&I activities annually from 2026 to 2032. It builds on the experience of previous ERA-NETs (ERA-MIN, ERA-MIN 2, ERA-MIN 3) and aims to contribute to the implementation of the EU Critical Raw Materials Act.	Funding Up to 90000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 23, 2025, midnight	Details

RFCS-2025 Coal Accompanying Measures

48271083TOPICSen

Programme: Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS)

Grant Purpose and Target

Core Objective: Support the just transition of coal sectors and regions towards a climate-neutral Union economy by 2050, focusing on environmental, health, safety, and socio-economic aspects.
Target Recipient Type and Size: Not explicitly defined in provided text. This call is typically open to research organizations, industrial entities, and public bodies involved in the coal sector.
Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic Scope: EU Member States, with specific attention to coal-dependent regions.
Key Filtering Criteria: Projects must demonstrate a direct contribution to the phase-out of fossil fuels, development of alternative activities on former mine sites, management of environmental damage from coal mines, and support for affected workers and communities.
Grant Frequency and Program Context: This is part of the RFCS-2025 call, indicating it is likely an annual or recurring funding opportunity within the broader Research Fund for Coal and Steel program (2021-2027), aligned with the European Green Deal.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Sept. 24, 2025, midnight

Details

Preparatory actions exploring future frameworks for research infrastructures investment plans and funding streams, for integrated and sustained scheme for access and for joint technology development.

48334409TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to support preparatory actions that explore future frameworks for European research infrastructures. The core objective is to improve their investment plans, diversify funding streams, create more integrated and sustainable access schemes, and foster joint technology development. The grant is designed for organisations involved with or managing research infrastructures, as well as their funders, user communities, and relevant industry players, including SMEs. - Target recipient type and size: Organisations involved in research infrastructures (e.g., universities, public research organisations, ERICs, ESFRI landmarks), public bodies, and private entities (including SMEs) involved in the research and innovation ecosystem. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focusing on research infrastructure development and policy. - Geographic scope: Organisations from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe are eligible. - Key filtering criteria: Proposals must explicitly address one of three specific areas related to research infrastructure investment, access, or technology development. Collaboration within a consortium is a fundamental requirement. - Grant frequency: This is part of the recurring Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, indicating an ongoing commitment to this area.

Funding

Up to 1500000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

Details

Co-funded European partnership for Resilient Cultural Heritage

47942210TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: To establish a co-funded European Partnership for Resilient Cultural Heritage, aiming to drive research and innovation in understanding and mitigating climate change impacts on cultural heritage, and leveraging heritage for sustainable societal transitions.
Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Public funders, research institutions, businesses (industry), cultural heritage professionals, non-profit organizations, and charities. No explicit size limitations stated.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (focused on cultural heritage, climate change, and creative industries).
Geographic scope and any location requirements: EU Member States, countries associated with Horizon Europe, and open to third countries for collaboration (though third-country financial commitment won't increase EU funding for this grant).
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on the nexus of cultural heritage and climate change, strong R&I component, interdisciplinary collaboration, co-funding model, and formation of a long-term partnership.
Grant frequency and program context: This grant funds the establishment of a partnership that is expected to organize joint calls for transnational proposals on an annual basis, implying a recurring program context. It is a COFUND action within Horizon Europe, Cluster 2 (Culture, creativity and inclusive society).

Funding

Up to 60000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 16, 2025, midnight

Details

6G Telco Cloud and Service Provision Enablers

48488574TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

The core objective of this grant is to establish and validate an evolvable 6G Telco Cloud and service provision experimental infrastructure. This infrastructure will serve as a platform for developing, integrating, and demonstrating cutting-edge 6G technologies, focusing on aspects like deterministic networking, AI/Compute/Security as a service, and integration into telco systems. - Explicitly targeting legal entities of various sizes, with a strong emphasis on European players, involved in telecommunications research and innovation. - This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on 6G communication technologies, cloud infrastructure, and related services. - Geographic scope requires participation from entities established in European Union Member States, Associated Countries, OECD, and Mercosur countries. - Key filtering criteria include a strong focus on 6G research, telco cloud solutions, open-source principles, and the development of experimental infrastructure. Applicants should be committed to contributing to standardisation and open-source activities. - This is a recurring grant opportunity as part of the broader Horizon Europe Smart Networks and Services (SNS) program.

Funding

Up to 15000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

Details

Climate simulations data and knowledge for optimal support of IPCC Assessments and International Policy

HORIZON-CL5-2025-06-D1-01

Programme: Horizon Europe

The core objective of this grant is to generate accurate, reliable, and actionable climate information to optimally support IPCC Assessments and international climate policy.

Primary objective: Develop and utilize scientifically robust climate projections, including future global climate projections and an operational framework for societal decision-making.
Focus: Exploring impacts of global warming overshoot, feasibility of carbon dioxide removal, and implications for policy.
Target recipient type and size: Primarily research institutions, universities, and other public or private entities with significant capacity in Earth System Model (ESM) development, climate science, and data infrastructure. Given the budget, large consortia are implied.
Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Climate Science, Environmental Modeling, Research & Innovation).
Geographic scope: Global, with a strong emphasis on coordinated European contributions and international cooperation, particularly with researchers from Global South countries.
Key filtering criteria for initial screening: Expertise in climate modeling, Earth System Models, Integrated Assessment Models, data management, and a focus on climate policy relevance and international collaboration.
Grant frequency and program context: This topic is part of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme (2021-2027), indicating it's a recurring program within a broader multi-annual strategic framework.

Funding

Up to 30000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 23, 2025, 10 p.m.

Details

Higher Speed Optical Access Networks and future end-to-end Packet Optical Network Architecture in 6G

48488486TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe - Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU)

This grant aims to develop and integrate higher-speed optical access networks and future end-to-end packet optical network architectures into the overall 6G ecosystem. The core objective is to enable highly energy-efficient data transport for very high throughput rates in 6G systems.

Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: The grant targets legal entities of various sizes, including SMEs, enterprises, universities, and research organizations, primarily within EU Member States, Associated Countries, OECD, and Mercosur countries.
MUST state if grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC or SECTOR-AGNOSTIC: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Telecommunications, Digital, Photonics, AI, Energy).
Geographic scope and any location requirements: Global, but with specific eligibility for countries listed under EU Member States, Associated Countries, OECD, and Mercosur. Excludes entities established in Russia, Belarus, or non-government controlled territories of Ukraine.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on 6G optical networking, AI/photonics integration, energy efficiency, and adherence to specific geographic eligibility/exclusion criteria.
Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific topic within the annual HORIZON-JU-SNS-2025-01 call, part of the broader Horizon Europe Smart Networks and Services (SNS) Joint Undertaking program, indicating a recurring focus on 6G research and innovation.

Funding

Up to 8000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

Details

Data stewards, skills and training for Open Science and FAIR practices

HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01-EOSC-04

Programme: Horizon Europe

The core objective of this grant is to foster a stronger culture of Open Science and address gaps in the professionalisation of data stewards and the acquisition/recognition of open science and data management skills across all research career levels. This involves coordinating European-level actions for consistent data steward curricula and strengthening competence networks. - Target recipient types: Organisations involved in research, education, data management, and infrastructure across Europe. - Target size: Not specified, open to various organizational sizes typical for European research collaborations. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focuses on Research Infrastructures, Open Science, Data Management, and FAIR practices within the research and education sectors. - Geographic scope: European level, with specific emphasis on supporting countries and institutions that are currently underrepresented in these areas. - Key filtering criteria for initial screening: Applicants must demonstrate a clear commitment to advancing Open Science, FAIR data principles, and skills development within the European research ecosystem, preferably through collaborative, European-level initiatives. - Grant frequency and program context: This is part of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, specifically within the HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01 call, indicating it is part of an ongoing, recurring program.

Funding

Up to 8000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

Details

Development and testing of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes (EPR) within the priority Circular Economy Action Plan value chains

HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-CIRCBIO-04

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to develop, test, and demonstrate innovative solutions for the large-scale implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes within key Circular Economy Action Plan value chains. It seeks to improve the circularity of selected product value chains and enhance waste management efficiency. - Single, clear statement: Develop and test Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes for specific product value chains to boost circularity and waste management efficiency within the EU's Circular Economy Action Plan. - Target recipient type and size: The grant targets a wide range of organizations including producers, producer organizations, local authorities, waste management operators, SMEs, economic operators, consumer organizations, researchers, and NGOs. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope: Projects must focus on implementation within the EU and Associated Countries, including cross-border cooperation. - Key filtering criteria: Focus on EPR schemes for construction products, ICT products, furniture, mattresses, and carpets. Requires practical, large-scale implementation and innovative circular business models. - Grant frequency and program context: This is part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, specifically under Cluster 6, contributing to the 'Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors' destination.

Funding

Up to 5000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 17, 2025, midnight

Details

European City Facility

48256791TOPICSen

Programme: LIFE Clean Energy Transition

A 'European City Facility' shall be run under the LIFE CET programme to support European cities, municipalities, or their groupings in developing investment concepts for energy efficiency and integrated energy transition. These concepts aim to mobilize significant investments in sustainable energy by transforming local climate and energy strategies into mature, financeable projects. - Explicitly targets organizations capable of running and managing a large-scale financial support facility across Europe. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC focusing on Clean Energy Transition, Energy Efficiency, and Renewable Energy. - Geographic scope: European cities and municipalities across Europe. - Key filtering criteria: Applicant's capacity to manage third-party financial support, deep roots in municipal energy planning, and ability to mobilize a critical mass of European cities. - Grant is a follow-up and scaling up of an existing, fundamental approach, implying a recurring program context.

Funding

Up to 15000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 23, 2025, midnight

Details

Integrated use of renewable energy carriers in industrial sites (Processes4Planet partnership) (RIA)

48400398TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

The core objective of this grant is to enable the integrated use of diverse renewable energy carriers in industrial sites, aiming to provide a constant, robust, low-carbon, and economic energy input for process industries. This will pave the way for strategic industrial cooperation, support power grid stability, and optimize energy use. - Target recipient type: Legal entities capable of conducting Research and Innovation Actions, including universities, research organizations, SMEs, and large companies involved in energy-intensive industries. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focus on energy-intensive industries and process industries. - Geographic scope: Organisations from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. - Key filtering criteria: Projects must address industrial decarbonisation, integrated renewable energy solutions, and demonstrate strong innovation potential with a credible business case for industrialisation. - Grant frequency: This is a specific topic within the annual Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, suggesting recurring opportunities under the broader programme.

Funding

Up to 8000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 23, 2025, midnight

Details

Strengthening pathways to alternative socio-economic models for continuous improvement of biodiversity

48212681TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to develop and accelerate pathways towards effective alternative socio-economic models that support biodiversity restoration and protection, focusing on integrating biodiversity values into economic activities and fostering transformative change. Target recipients are research organizations, universities, public bodies, and businesses capable of conducting significant research, typically as part of a consortium. The grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, primarily targeting environmental research, bioeconomy, agriculture, and related governance and social sectors. Projects are focused on Europe but with global dissemination of outcomes; eligibility extends to EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries, with possibilities for non-associated third countries under specific conditions. Key filtering criteria include a focus on biodiversity, socio-economic models, the multi-actor approach, and research and innovation. This is part of the annual Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, specifically Cluster 6, Destination 'Biodiversity and ecosystem services', contributing to EU Green Deal and global biodiversity goals.

Funding

Up to 7000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 17, 2025, midnight

Details

ERC PROOF OF CONCEPT GRANTS

47135709TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

Core objective: To facilitate the exploration and progression of commercial and social innovation potential stemming from ERC-funded frontier research projects.
Target recipients: Principal Investigators (PIs) who currently hold an ERC main research grant (Starting, Consolidator, Advanced, or Synergy) or whose grant ended after January 1, 2024.
Target size: SECTOR-AGNOSTIC, applies to any research field of the originating ERC grant.
Geographic scope: Host institutions must be established in an EU Member State or an Associated Country. PIs can be of any nationality.
Key filtering criteria: Must be a PI of an eligible ERC main grant; proposal must draw substantially on that ERC research; project aims to verify innovation potential, not extend basic research.
Grant frequency: Recurring call with two cut-off dates in 2025, part of the broader Horizon Europe program.

Funding

Up to 150000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, 3 p.m.

Details

System innovation experimentation for Industry 5.0 (IA)

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-HUMAN-65

Programme: Horizon Europe

Core objective: To demonstrate and apply system innovation experimentation for Industry 5.0, aiming to boost the competitiveness and resilience of EU industries, address skills gaps, and attract talent in regional/local industrial ecosystems.
Target recipient: Organizations and consortia involved in industrial transformation, typically across various sectors.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic scope and any location requirements: European Regional Innovation Valleys and other regions within EU Member States and Associated Countries.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on Industry 5.0 concepts, system innovation, human-centric approaches, and tangible solutions for skills/talent challenges in industrial settings.
Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific call within the Horizon Europe program for 2025; while Horizon Europe is recurring, this particular topic is a one-time call.

Funding

Up to 3000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 23, 2025, midnight

Details

Aviation’s non-CO2 impacts on the climate 2025 – UKRI

Aviation’s non-CO2 impacts on the climate 2025

Programme: Aviation’s non-CO2 Impact on the Climate programme

This grant, 'Aviation’s non-CO2 impacts on the climate 2025', aims to fund collaborative research focused on the underpinning science of aviation's non-carbon dioxide (non-CO2) impacts. The goal is to reduce scientific uncertainties and identify effective mitigation options, ultimately informing industry and government policy decisions. It is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, targeting the aviation, environmental science, and climate research sectors. Target Recipients This opportunity is open to UK research organizations eligible for NERC funding, including research groups and individuals at any career stage. The primary objective is to advance scientific understanding and develop actionable insights into a complex environmental challenge. Geographic Scope Applicants must be based at a UK research organization. Key Filtering Criteria To be considered for this grant, your project must: - Focus specifically on aviation's non-CO2 climate impacts. - Be conducted by a UK research organization or individual eligible for NERC funding. - Align with Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) one to four (early-stage research and development). Grant Frequency and Program Context This specific funding opportunity is part of a wider 'Aviation’s non-CO2 Impact on the Climate programme'. While this is a distinct call, it is anticipated that future NERC funding opportunities under this same program will be released later in 2025, indicating a recurring program with phased funding calls.

Funding

Up to 354375.00 GBP

Deadline

Oct. 9, 2025, 3 p.m.

Details

Standardisation landscape analyses tool (CSA)

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-HUMAN-61

Programme: Horizon Europe

The core objective of this grant is to develop an open-access information tool for the standardisation landscape. This tool will help all research and innovation (R&I) actors identify existing standards, integrate them into their projects, and avoid duplicated efforts. - Target recipient: Experts representing industry, academia, and standard development organisations (SDOs). - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focused on standardisation, digital technologies, and industrial innovation, with cross-cutting themes of AI and human-centric approaches. - Geographic scope: EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. - Key filtering criteria: Proposals must focus on creating a tool for standardisation landscape analysis and include collaboration between diverse stakeholders. - Grant frequency: This is part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, indicating it is a recurring program.

Funding

Up to 1000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 23, 2025, midnight

Details

Renforcer le capital humain des femmes et des jeunes pour améliorer leur capacité à défendre leurs droits

184013PROSPECTSEN

Programme: Tomponandraikitra Isika Djiaby - Tou.te.s redevables – Madagascar

Core Objective: To strengthen the human capital of women and youth, enhancing their ability to defend their rights, combat gender-based violence (VBG), and promote human rights and gender equality in Madagascar.
Target Recipient Type and Size: Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), public sector operators, local authorities, and international organizations (intergovernmental). All must be non-profit. Applicants need significant capacity and experience, including a track record of implementing projects in Gender/Human Rights in Africa, coordinating consortia, and managing an average annual budget comparable to the requested grant amount.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic Scope: Actions must be implemented in Madagascar, specifically within at least two of the following regions: Atsimo-Atsinanana, Vakinankaratra, Haute Matsiatra, and Diana. The primary focus is urban and peri-urban areas, with a view to gradually expanding to rural areas.
Key Filtering Criteria: Non-profit status, substantial organizational experience in the specified thematic areas and geographic region, proven project and consortium management capacity, and specific co-applicant nationality requirements (Madagascar + EU Member State).
Program Context: This funding opportunity is part of the 'Tomponandraikitra Isika Djiaby - Tou.te.s redevables – Madagascar' program, which runs from 2023 to 2028. It is an open call for proposals.

Funding

Up to 5000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 25, 2025, 1 p.m.

Details

Energy renovation solutions - Making buildings’ renovation faster, deeper, affordable, smarter, service- and data-driven

48210172TOPICSen

Programme: LIFE Clean Energy Transition

The core objective of this grant is to accelerate and deepen energy renovation in buildings across the EU. It aims to achieve this by fostering demand for renovations, improving the capacity of the supply chain, and enhancing data and instrumental tools related to building performance. - Target recipients: Organizations involved in the building and energy efficiency sectors, including construction companies (notably SMEs), building owners, financial institutions, service providers, and public bodies. - Size: No explicit size limits are specified, but support for SMEs is particularly noted. - Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope: This grant focuses on transnational actions and mutual learning, requiring project activities in more than one eligible country, typically EU Member States. - Key filtering criteria: Proposals must demonstrate a clear focus on energy renovation, building decarbonization, and the willingness to collaborate transnationally. - Grant frequency: This is part of the recurring annual LIFE Clean Energy Transition call.

Funding

Up to 2000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 23, 2025, midnight

Details

Innovative solutions for the sustainable production for Semiconductor raw materials (IA)

48400548TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

• Grant's core objective: To decrease the European Union's dependency on imported raw materials, particularly for semiconductor production, by fostering sustainable and competitive production and refinement of these critical raw materials within the EU. • Target recipient type and size: The grant targets legal entities across the raw materials value chain, including industrial companies (SMEs and larger enterprises), research institutions, and technology providers. The size of the organization is not explicitly limited. • Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (focused on semiconductor raw materials). • Geographic scope and location requirements: Projects must be based in EU Member States, Associated Countries, OECD countries, African Union Member States, MERCOSUR, CARIFORUM, Andean Community, and countries with strategic partnerships or trade agreements with the EU that include raw materials cooperation provisions. However, legal entities from China are explicitly excluded. • Key filtering criteria for initial screening: Applicants must propose innovative solutions for sustainable production of specified semiconductor raw materials, aiming for market uptake (TRLs 6-7). They must form multidisciplinary consortia covering the value chain from extraction to production. • Grant frequency and program context: This is a call within the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025 (Cluster 4, Industry), indicating it's part of a recurring program. It operates under the framework of the Critical Raw Materials Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1252), which aims to ensure a secure, resilient, and sustainable supply of critical raw materials for the EU.

Funding

Up to 8000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 23, 2025, midnight

Details

Alleviating household energy poverty in Europe

LIFE-2025-CET-ENERPOV

Programme: LIFE Clean Energy Transition

Core Objective: To alleviate household energy poverty in Europe by supporting either the establishment of cross-sectoral coordination structures and policy support for public authorities (Scope A) or the energy renovation of residential multi-apartment buildings with energy-poor inhabitants (Scope B).
Target Recipient Type and Size: Primarily public authorities (national, regional, local), societal intermediaries, homeowners' and tenant associations, and housing organizations. Organizational size is not defined by employee count; focus is on capacity and multi-stakeholder involvement.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC: This grant is highly sector-specific, focusing on energy, social, health, and housing policy sectors as they relate to energy poverty.
Geographic Scope: European Union Member States. Actions should contribute to efforts across Europe.
Key Filtering Criteria: Focus on energy poverty, consortium of at least 3 applicants from 3 different eligible countries, project must align with either Scope A or Scope B.
Grant Frequency and Program Context: This is part of the recurring LIFE Clean Energy Transition (CET) sub-programme, aligning with the European Green Deal and Fit for 55 package objectives.

Funding

Up to 1750000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 23, 2025, midnight

Details

EU Co-funded Partnership on raw materials for the green and digital transition (Co-funded partnership Raw Materials for the Green and Digital Transition)

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-MATERIALS-64

Programme: Horizon Europe

Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: To strengthen the EU's raw materials supply chain resilience by coordinating national and regional research and innovation (R&I) programs, and by facilitating joint annual calls that provide financial support to third parties for R&I activities.
Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: The direct recipients are public institutions, specifically R&I program owners or funders (e.g., national/regional ministries or research funding organizations). These recipients then distribute funding to third parties, including businesses (e.g., SMEs) and research entities.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic scope and any location requirements: Open to legal entities established in EU Member States, Horizon Europe associated countries, OECD countries, African Union Member States, MERCOSUR, CARIFORUM, Andean Community countries, and countries with which the EU has concluded strategic partnerships on raw materials or relevant trade agreements. Exceptionally, countries that participated in ERA-MIN 3 are also eligible.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on raw materials, particularly critical and strategic raw materials, and circularity. Applicants must be national or regional R&I program owners/funders or relevant public institutions.
Grant frequency and program context: This grant establishes a recurring partnership that is expected to organize joint calls for R&I activities annually from 2026 to 2032. It builds on the experience of previous ERA-NETs (ERA-MIN, ERA-MIN 2, ERA-MIN 3) and aims to contribute to the implementation of the EU Critical Raw Materials Act.

Funding

Up to 90000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 23, 2025, midnight

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