Grants8

Grant Information	Key Details	Eligibility & Funding
Strengthen Business Membership Organizations and Civil Society Organizations to safeguard private sector interests in key value chains in Ethiopia 184250PROSPECTSEN Programme: Multi-Annual Indicative Programme for the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia 2024-2027	This grant aims to strengthen Business Membership Organizations (BMOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Ethiopia. The core objective is to enable these organizations to better represent private sector interests and engage more effectively in policy dialogue within key value chains. It targets non-profit-making organizations, specifically CSOs and BMOs, operating locally. - Target recipient type: Non-profit Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Business Membership Organizations (BMOs). - Target recipient size: Established organizations with demonstrated experience in managing significant grants (min EUR 250,000) for CSOs, and for BMOs, those with a membership base of more than 150 companies/cooperatives. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focuses on agro-processing, health, energy, manufacturing, and ICT sectors. - Geographic scope: Actions must take place exclusively in Ethiopia, and lead applicants must be effectively established in Ethiopia. - Key filtering criteria: Applicant must be a non-profit legal person, established in Ethiopia, with relevant experience and, for BMOs, a substantial membership base. - Grant frequency and program context: This is a call for proposals for 2025, framed under the EU's Multi-Annual Indicative Programme for the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (2024-2027).	Funding Up to 333333.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 6, 2025, 4 p.m.	Details
Innovative Advanced Materials Innovation Procurement (CSA) 48400614TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to create a Europe-wide consortium of public procurers to define unmet needs for innovative advanced materials and prepare future public procurement processes (PCP/PPI) that foster the twin green and digital transition. The primary target recipients are public procurers forming a consortium, supported by industry (including SMEs) and research organizations. SECTOR-SPECIFIC Geographic scope: Europe-wide. Eligible countries are those defined in Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. Key filtering criteria: Focus on public procurers, advanced materials, innovation procurement, and strong alignment with EU green and digital policies. Grant frequency: Part of the annual Horizon Europe Work Programme for Industry, 2025 call. Similar topics may recur in future work programmes.	Funding Up to 2000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 23, 2025, midnight	Details
Alignment of stakeholders towards the supply-side large-scale pilot of end-to-end infrastructures integrating device, network computing and communication capabilities (CSA) 48400784TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	This Coordination and Support Action (CSA) aims to align stakeholders for a large-scale pilot developing end-to-end infrastructures integrating device, network computing, and communication capabilities. It targets a consortium of diverse legal entities, including businesses (software, hardware, telcos, AI, cloud providers, middleware stack providers), research organizations, and other key stakeholders, operating at a scale capable of coordinating a large-scale pilot. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant. The geographic scope includes European Union Member States, Iceland, Norway, and associated countries. Key filtering criteria are: must be a consortium, focus on digital infrastructure/telecom/data economy, capable of large-scale coordination, and legally established in eligible countries with no non-eligible country control. This grant is part of Horizon Europe (2021-2027), specifically the 'Digital, Industry and Space' Work Programme for 2025, Destination 3.	Funding Up to 2500000.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 2, 2025, midnight	Details
Advanced underwater networks EDF-2025-DA-UWW-AUWN-STEP Programme: European Defence Fund	The core objective of this grant is to develop a new generation of Unmanned Underwater Super Systems (UUSS) and networks. This initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries in operating and coordinating unmanned systems within the underwater warfare domain, striving to achieve Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) of 7 to 8 for the developed systems or subsystems. - Target recipient type and size: Organizations with significant capacity in defence technology and research, capable of contributing to the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB). This likely includes large enterprises, research organizations, and potentially specialized SMEs. - Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Defence, Marine Technology). - Geographic scope: EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on advanced underwater networks, unmanned systems (UUVs, UUSS), high TRL development (7-8), defence applications, and the capacity to undertake mandatory activities like studies, design, and prototyping. - Grant frequency: Recurring (part of the European Defence Fund's annual work programme). - Program context: This topic is a 'Development Action' under the European Defence Fund (EDF-DA), contributing to the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) objectives, specifically in deep and digital technologies.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Oct. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
Integration of Imaging and Fluid-Based Tumor Monitoring in Cancer Therapy (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) PAR-25-175 Programme: NIH Grants	This grant aims to support clinical studies that integrate imaging and fluid-based tumor monitoring (liquid biopsy) assays during cancer therapy. The goal is to determine the optimal use of these combined modalities for characterizing therapy response and identifying treatment resistance. Target recipients include researchers, clinical scientists, and institutions from various sectors, including higher education, nonprofits, for-profits, and government entities. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on the healthcare industry, specifically cancer research and therapy. Geographic scope is limited to the U.S. and its territories. Key filtering criteria: This grant specifically targets clinical studies utilizing already developed and validated imaging and liquid biopsy methods, not the development of new technologies or early cancer detection/curative surveillance. This is a recurring grant opportunity with multiple application due dates over several years, re-issued from a previous program announcement.	Funding Up to 500000.00 USD Deadline June 5, 2027, 10 p.m.	Details
Clinical Trials Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Neurodegenerative Diseases (R01) RFA-FD-25-001 Programme: FDA Rare Neurodegenerative Disease Grant Program	The core objective of this grant, RFA-FD-25-001, is to fund clinical trials that evaluate the efficacy and/or safety of medical products to address unmet needs in rare neurodegenerative diseases for both children and adults. The goal is to facilitate drug development, increase the number of approved treatments, and have a broad positive impact on rare disease drug development. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, exclusively targeting the Healthcare sector, particularly focusing on research and development for rare neurodegenerative conditions. The target recipients are organizations capable of conducting clinical trials. This includes a wide range of entity types such as higher education institutions, non-profits, for-profit organizations, and various government entities. Geographically, applicants from the United States are eligible, and importantly, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (Foreign Organizations) are also explicitly eligible to apply. This implies a global reach for eligible applicants, though the primary context is U.S. regulatory alignment. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include a clear proposal for a clinical trial (not just research), a focus on rare neurodegenerative diseases as defined by FDA, and a commitment to supporting a new product indication or change in labeling. This grant opportunity is recurring, with application cycles expected annually, building upon the FDA's Rare Neurodegenerative Disease Grant Program established under the 'Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act'.	Funding Up to 900000.00 USD Deadline Oct. 22, 2025, 3:59 a.m.	Details
Supporting further alignment with the EU acquis for food safety, veterinary, and phytosanitary policies 184841PROSPECTSEN Programme: EU Integration Facility	This Twinning project aims to support the Republic of Serbia in aligning its food safety, veterinary, and phytosanitary policies with the EU acquis communautaire. It focuses on strengthening administrative structures, developing legislative frameworks, and building capacity to secure high levels of public, animal, and plant health. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: EU Member State Public Administrations and Mandated Bodies, partnering with Serbian ministries. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Applicants must be from EU Member States. The project activities will be implemented in the Republic of Serbia. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Must be an official public administration or a mandated body from an EU Member State with expertise in agriculture, food safety, veterinary, or phytosanitary policies. - Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific call under the EU Integration Facility program, part of Serbia's EU accession process. Twinning projects are a recurring instrument in EU enlargement.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Oct. 13, 2025, 9:59 p.m.	Details
Full-size demonstrators for next generation soldier systems EDF-2025-DA-PROTMOB-SS Programme: European Defence Fund (EDF)	The core objective of this grant is to develop full-size demonstrators for next-generation dismounted soldier systems (NGDSS). - This aims to enhance soldier effectiveness, resilience, and survivability in high-intensity operations. - Target recipient types include consortia composed of diverse entities such as military or civil test centres, research institutes, universities, industry, certification authorities, accelerators, and incubators. - The grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC for Defence/Military Technology. - Geographic scope covers EU Member States, EDF Associated Countries, and Ukraine. - Key filtering criteria are a focus on advanced soldier systems, defence innovation, and the willingness to integrate Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) for SMEs and start-ups. - This is a 2025 call within the European Defence Fund (EDF) framework, implying recurring opportunities.	Funding Up to 35000000.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
Towards modern, integrated, and effective fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) systems 48214180TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant, part of the 'Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment' program, aims to modernize and enhance systems for monitoring, controlling, and surveilling fisheries. It seeks innovative solutions to improve data collection, efficiency, and enforcement, particularly targeting illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices. The grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on organizations involved in fisheries, aquaculture, marine environment, and related technological development. It targets a broad range of entities including public and private sector actors, researchers, SMEs, local authorities, communities, NGOs, and civil society. Geographically, projects must include case studies covering EU small-scale fisheries in European Seas (Mediterranean, Baltic, Black, North East Atlantic), EU small-scale fisheries in EU Outermost Regions, recreational fisheries in EU waters, and EU long-distance fisheries in the Indian Ocean or Pacific Ocean. The primary goal is to contribute to sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food systems while protecting marine ecosystems.	Funding Up to 6000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
NEI Research Grant for Vision-Related Secondary Data Analysis (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) PAR-25-357 Programme: National Institutes of Health (NIH)	The core objective of this grant is to support secondary data analysis of existing human vision-related clinical, epidemiologic, and healthcare data. The goal is to investigate new scientific ideas, models, systems, tools, or methods that have the potential for significant impact in areas relevant to the National Eye Institute's (NEI) mission. The grant explicitly supports research that can deepen the understanding of vision health problems, address leading causes of blindness, and enhance the quality of life for individuals with impaired vision. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused exclusively on vision research. It targets a broad range of organizations, including higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations (including small businesses), and various government entities, both domestic and foreign, with no explicit size limitations beyond their categorization. The geographic scope is global, as foreign organizations are eligible to apply. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include: projects must propose secondary data analysis of human vision-related data only, cannot involve the collection of new data, cannot analyze animal data, and cannot be used to support ongoing data analysis or data set maintenance. The existing data must already be in an analyzable format. This funding opportunity is a reissue of PAR-22-141, indicating it is a recurring program, specifically an R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant under the NIH/NEI.	Funding Up to 275000.00 USD Deadline Nov. 16, 2027, 5 p.m.	Details
Generative-AI based Agents to Revolutionize Medical Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer HORIZON-EIC-2025-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01-02 Programme: EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2025	This EIC Pathfinder Challenge aims to fund early-stage, groundbreaking research projects that develop innovative Generative AI (GenAI) based agents to revolutionize medical diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The core objective is to create interactive, autonomous GenAI agents (or 'super-agents') that provide clinicians with a holistic, end-to-end perspective of patient care across the entire clinical pathway, focusing on enhancing pattern identification, reducing diagnostic errors, and improving cancer treatment. This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, targeting the healthcare industry, specifically oncology. The target recipients are research organizations, universities, SMEs, startups, and natural persons. The geographic scope includes entities established in EU Member States or Associated Countries. This is part of the EIC Pathfinder Challenges, which typically recur annually.	Funding Up to 4000000.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 29, 2025, midnight	Details
Uptake Acceleration Services HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-SSRI-02 Programme: Horizon Europe - Civil Security for Society	This grant aims to accelerate the uptake of innovation in the security sector by providing advanced services and guidance to help research results reach the market. It targets research institutions, SMEs, Start-ups, and security practitioners. It is SECTOR-SPECIFIC focusing on civil security. The geographic scope includes EU Member States and associated countries to Horizon Europe. Key filtering criteria include a focus on security innovation uptake, the need for consortium participation with Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs), and providing acceleration services rather than direct research. This is part of the Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programme, specifically the 'Civil Security for Society' cluster.	Funding Up to 5000000.00 EUR Deadline Nov. 12, 2025, midnight	Details
Future modular multifunctional land platforms and enabling technologies, including green technologies 47789587TOPICSen Programme: European Defence Fund (EDF)	Core objective: To increase the maturity of enabling technologies to enhance the performance and effectiveness of armoured land platforms, making them more capable, modular, multifunctional, and energy-efficient, with a focus on qualification and certification of system-level solutions. Target recipients: Entities capable of forming or participating in EU business consortia in the defence technology and industrial base (EDTIB). Grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC focusing on defence, particularly ground combat capabilities and land platforms. Geographic scope: Organizations from EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries. Key filtering criteria: Focus on land platforms, modularity, green technologies, military standards (e.g., STANAGs), and enhancing EU defence capabilities. Grant frequency: Part of the annual EDF-2025 work programme.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Oct. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
Land collaborative combat including air-land 47789595TOPICSen Programme: European Defence Fund (EDF)	The core objective of this grant is to enhance and develop advanced multi-national collaborative land combat capabilities, specifically including air-land integration. This is achieved through high Technology Readiness Level (TRL) development and demonstration, aiming for TRL>7 for existing functions and TRL 7 for new capabilities. The grant targets organizations involved in defense technology and development. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on defense. The geographic scope includes EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries. Key filtering criteria for initial screening are that proposals must address collaborative land combat, aim for high TRL (TRL>7), and involve multinational collaboration. This grant is part of the EDF 2025 Annual Work Programme, suggesting recurring opportunities for similar topics within the European Defence Fund.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Oct. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
Preparing the Advancement of the state of the art of submarine cable infrastructures (CSA) HORIZON-CL4-2025-03-DATA-12 Programme: Horizon Europe	The primary objective of this grant is to define a specific Research & Innovation (R&I) roadmap at the EU level for advancing the state-of-the-art of submarine cable infrastructures. This involves enhancing cooperation among EU authorities and stakeholders to establish leadership in relevant submarine cable technology domains. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focused on communication engineering, telecommunications, network technologies, and high-frequency technology related to submarine cables. - Target recipients are organizations and stakeholders involved in industry, research, and academia within the specified technological fields. - Geographic scope includes EU Member States, Iceland, Norway, and other associated, OECD, and MERCOSUR countries under specific conditions. - This grant is a one-time Coordination and Support Action (CSA) under the Horizon Europe program, aimed at strategic planning and coordination.	Funding Up to 2100000.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 2, 2025, midnight	Details
On-orbit operations and services EDF-2025-DA-SI-SPACE-3OS Programme: European Defence Fund (EDF)	This grant, 'On-orbit operations and services', under the European Defence Fund (EDF), aims to develop a 'dual-use by-design' demonstrator for space systems and technologies. The core objective is to advance capabilities for on-orbit operations and services for defence applications, leveraging synergies with civilian EU-funded research and innovation. - Target Recipient Type: Organizations and businesses active in space technology, research and development, and defence sectors. While not explicitly defined by size, the scope implies entities with significant R&D capacity. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focuses on Space and Defence industries. - Geographic Scope: Open to entities from EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries. - Key Filtering Criteria: Proposals must address on-orbit operations and services, demonstrate dual-use potential (civilian and defence), and be at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6, ready for In-Orbit Demonstration/Validation (IOD/IOV). - Grant Frequency: Part of the recurring European Defence Fund (EDF) Annual Work Programme, specific to the EDF-2025 call.	Funding Up to 9800000.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
Citizen and Stakeholder Engagement in Climate-Smart Forestry (CSF) and Forest Restoration 11274COMPETITIVE_CALLen Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to foster inclusive initiatives for citizen and stakeholder engagement in Climate-Smart Forestry (CSF) and forest restoration. It seeks to strengthen participatory governance by involving citizens and stakeholders in developing forest management and restoration strategies. The grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on forestry, climate action, and environmental management. - Core Objective: Engage and empower citizens and stakeholders in co-creating solutions for the future of European forests amidst climate change. - Target Recipients: Organisations involved in social engagement, forest management, or policy, focusing on forestry and climate change. - Geographic Scope: Pan-European, supporting activities in Europe at local, regional, or national levels. - Key Filtering Criteria: Projects must center on citizen/stakeholder engagement in CSF or forest restoration within Europe. - Program Context: Part of the FORWARDS project, funded by the European Union, which aims to prototype the Forest-Ward Observatory.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Oct. 12, 2025, 11 p.m.	Details
Assessment of Technology Infrastructure needs in Ukraine (CSA) HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-HUMAN-66 Programme: Horizon Europe	The core objective of this grant is to comprehensively assess the Technology Infrastructure needs in Ukraine. This includes understanding the current landscape, evaluating war-related damage, identifying specific user needs (both public and private sector), and developing a strategic investment agenda for the post-war reconstruction and future technological development of Ukrainian industry. The grant also aims to identify and pilot integrated networks of Technology Centres within Ukraine to strengthen the connection between research and industry. This grant targets organizations involved in research and innovation ecosystems, such as Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs), technical universities, research institutes, technology centres, and private sector entities capable of engaging in a collaborative, consortium-based approach. The grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on 'Technology Infrastructure' and the broader 'industrial' and 'digital' sectors, particularly in the context of Ukraine's recovery and advancement. The geographic scope for the project's activities is primarily Ukraine. Eligible applicants for funding are entities from EU Member States and countries associated with the Horizon Europe programme, which includes Ukraine. This grant is part of the Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programme and is offered as a single-stage call. Key filtering criteria for this opportunity include a strong focus on Ukraine's technological landscape, post-war reconstruction, and the development of robust technology infrastructure networks. Applicants should have expertise in R&I ecosystems and be prepared to act as a Coordination and Support Action (CSA).	Funding Up to 1500000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 23, 2025, midnight	Details
Aircraft propulsion and energy management systems 47789621TOPICSen Programme: European Defence Fund	Core objective: To develop and mature a new suite of advanced technologies for aircraft propulsion, power, and thermal management systems, specifically designed for fighter aircraft operating within a System-of-Systems (SoS) configuration, including Unmanned Collaborative Combat Aircraft (UCCA). Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: The grant targets a diverse range of organisations, including large industrial groups, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), and academia. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on Defence and Aerospace industries. Geographic scope and any location requirements: Projects must involve entities from EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on military/defence applications, advanced propulsion/energy technologies, System-of-Systems (SoS) integration, and cross-border collaboration within Europe. Grant frequency and program context: This topic is part of the EDF-2025-DA (European Defence Fund Development Actions) Annual Work Programme, indicating it's part of a recurring program, but this specific call is for 2025.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Oct. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
Drone-based affordable mass munitions 47790029TOPICSen Programme: European Defence Fund	Core objective: Develop and test affordable, mass-producible drone-based munitions (loitering munitions and small UCAS) for ground combat, integrating lessons from the Ukrainian battlefield, and strengthening the European defence industry. Target recipient type and size: The main applicants are typically ENTERPRISE-level defence companies, forming a consortium. The grant also explicitly targets SMEs and STARTUPs via Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP). Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC Geographic scope: Organizations established in EU Member States, EDF Associated Countries, or Ukraine. The solutions developed are for the armed forces of EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries. Key filtering criteria: Focus on defence, specific munition types (loitering munitions, small UCAS), and consortium requirement. Grant frequency and program context: Part of the annual European Defence Fund (EDF) 2025 Work Programme, aiming to enhance the European Defence Industrial and Technological Base (EDTIB) and address current security needs.	Funding Up to 9800000.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 16, 2025, midnight	Details

Strengthen Business Membership Organizations and Civil Society Organizations to safeguard private sector interests in key value chains in Ethiopia

184250PROSPECTSEN

Programme: Multi-Annual Indicative Programme for the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia 2024-2027

This grant aims to strengthen Business Membership Organizations (BMOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Ethiopia. The core objective is to enable these organizations to better represent private sector interests and engage more effectively in policy dialogue within key value chains. It targets non-profit-making organizations, specifically CSOs and BMOs, operating locally. - Target recipient type: Non-profit Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Business Membership Organizations (BMOs). - Target recipient size: Established organizations with demonstrated experience in managing significant grants (min EUR 250,000) for CSOs, and for BMOs, those with a membership base of more than 150 companies/cooperatives. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focuses on agro-processing, health, energy, manufacturing, and ICT sectors. - Geographic scope: Actions must take place exclusively in Ethiopia, and lead applicants must be effectively established in Ethiopia. - Key filtering criteria: Applicant must be a non-profit legal person, established in Ethiopia, with relevant experience and, for BMOs, a substantial membership base. - Grant frequency and program context: This is a call for proposals for 2025, framed under the EU's Multi-Annual Indicative Programme for the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (2024-2027).

Funding

Up to 333333.00 EUR

Deadline

Oct. 6, 2025, 4 p.m.

Details

Innovative Advanced Materials Innovation Procurement (CSA)

48400614TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to create a Europe-wide consortium of public procurers to define unmet needs for innovative advanced materials and prepare future public procurement processes (PCP/PPI) that foster the twin green and digital transition.
The primary target recipients are public procurers forming a consortium, supported by industry (including SMEs) and research organizations.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic scope: Europe-wide. Eligible countries are those defined in Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.
Key filtering criteria: Focus on public procurers, advanced materials, innovation procurement, and strong alignment with EU green and digital policies.
Grant frequency: Part of the annual Horizon Europe Work Programme for Industry, 2025 call. Similar topics may recur in future work programmes.

Funding

Up to 2000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 23, 2025, midnight

Details

Alignment of stakeholders towards the supply-side large-scale pilot of end-to-end infrastructures integrating device, network computing and communication capabilities (CSA)

48400784TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

This Coordination and Support Action (CSA) aims to align stakeholders for a large-scale pilot developing end-to-end infrastructures integrating device, network computing, and communication capabilities. It targets a consortium of diverse legal entities, including businesses (software, hardware, telcos, AI, cloud providers, middleware stack providers), research organizations, and other key stakeholders, operating at a scale capable of coordinating a large-scale pilot. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant. The geographic scope includes European Union Member States, Iceland, Norway, and associated countries. Key filtering criteria are: must be a consortium, focus on digital infrastructure/telecom/data economy, capable of large-scale coordination, and legally established in eligible countries with no non-eligible country control. This grant is part of Horizon Europe (2021-2027), specifically the 'Digital, Industry and Space' Work Programme for 2025, Destination 3.

Funding

Up to 2500000.00 EUR

Deadline

Oct. 2, 2025, midnight

Details

Advanced underwater networks

EDF-2025-DA-UWW-AUWN-STEP

Programme: European Defence Fund

The core objective of this grant is to develop a new generation of Unmanned Underwater Super Systems (UUSS) and networks. This initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries in operating and coordinating unmanned systems within the underwater warfare domain, striving to achieve Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) of 7 to 8 for the developed systems or subsystems. - Target recipient type and size: Organizations with significant capacity in defence technology and research, capable of contributing to the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB). This likely includes large enterprises, research organizations, and potentially specialized SMEs. - Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Defence, Marine Technology). - Geographic scope: EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on advanced underwater networks, unmanned systems (UUVs, UUSS), high TRL development (7-8), defence applications, and the capacity to undertake mandatory activities like studies, design, and prototyping. - Grant frequency: Recurring (part of the European Defence Fund's annual work programme). - Program context: This topic is a 'Development Action' under the European Defence Fund (EDF-DA), contributing to the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) objectives, specifically in deep and digital technologies.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Oct. 16, 2025, midnight

Details

Integration of Imaging and Fluid-Based Tumor Monitoring in Cancer Therapy (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

PAR-25-175

Programme: NIH Grants

This grant aims to support clinical studies that integrate imaging and fluid-based tumor monitoring (liquid biopsy) assays during cancer therapy. The goal is to determine the optimal use of these combined modalities for characterizing therapy response and identifying treatment resistance.
Target recipients include researchers, clinical scientists, and institutions from various sectors, including higher education, nonprofits, for-profits, and government entities.
This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on the healthcare industry, specifically cancer research and therapy.
Geographic scope is limited to the U.S. and its territories.
Key filtering criteria: This grant specifically targets clinical studies utilizing already developed and validated imaging and liquid biopsy methods, not the development of new technologies or early cancer detection/curative surveillance.
This is a recurring grant opportunity with multiple application due dates over several years, re-issued from a previous program announcement.

Funding

Up to 500000.00 USD

Deadline

June 5, 2027, 10 p.m.

Details

Clinical Trials Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Neurodegenerative Diseases (R01)

RFA-FD-25-001

Programme: FDA Rare Neurodegenerative Disease Grant Program

The core objective of this grant, RFA-FD-25-001, is to fund clinical trials that evaluate the efficacy and/or safety of medical products to address unmet needs in rare neurodegenerative diseases for both children and adults. The goal is to facilitate drug development, increase the number of approved treatments, and have a broad positive impact on rare disease drug development. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, exclusively targeting the Healthcare sector, particularly focusing on research and development for rare neurodegenerative conditions. The target recipients are organizations capable of conducting clinical trials. This includes a wide range of entity types such as higher education institutions, non-profits, for-profit organizations, and various government entities. Geographically, applicants from the United States are eligible, and importantly, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (Foreign Organizations) are also explicitly eligible to apply. This implies a global reach for eligible applicants, though the primary context is U.S. regulatory alignment. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include a clear proposal for a clinical trial (not just research), a focus on rare neurodegenerative diseases as defined by FDA, and a commitment to supporting a new product indication or change in labeling. This grant opportunity is recurring, with application cycles expected annually, building upon the FDA's Rare Neurodegenerative Disease Grant Program established under the 'Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act'.

Funding

Up to 900000.00 USD

Deadline

Oct. 22, 2025, 3:59 a.m.

Details

Supporting further alignment with the EU acquis for food safety, veterinary, and phytosanitary policies

184841PROSPECTSEN

Programme: EU Integration Facility

This Twinning project aims to support the Republic of Serbia in aligning its food safety, veterinary, and phytosanitary policies with the EU acquis communautaire. It focuses on strengthening administrative structures, developing legislative frameworks, and building capacity to secure high levels of public, animal, and plant health. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: EU Member State Public Administrations and Mandated Bodies, partnering with Serbian ministries. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Applicants must be from EU Member States. The project activities will be implemented in the Republic of Serbia. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Must be an official public administration or a mandated body from an EU Member State with expertise in agriculture, food safety, veterinary, or phytosanitary policies. - Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific call under the EU Integration Facility program, part of Serbia's EU accession process. Twinning projects are a recurring instrument in EU enlargement.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Oct. 13, 2025, 9:59 p.m.

Details

Full-size demonstrators for next generation soldier systems

EDF-2025-DA-PROTMOB-SS

Programme: European Defence Fund (EDF)

The core objective of this grant is to develop full-size demonstrators for next-generation dismounted soldier systems (NGDSS). - This aims to enhance soldier effectiveness, resilience, and survivability in high-intensity operations. - Target recipient types include consortia composed of diverse entities such as military or civil test centres, research institutes, universities, industry, certification authorities, accelerators, and incubators. - The grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC for Defence/Military Technology. - Geographic scope covers EU Member States, EDF Associated Countries, and Ukraine. - Key filtering criteria are a focus on advanced soldier systems, defence innovation, and the willingness to integrate Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) for SMEs and start-ups. - This is a 2025 call within the European Defence Fund (EDF) framework, implying recurring opportunities.

Funding

Up to 35000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Oct. 16, 2025, midnight

Details

Towards modern, integrated, and effective fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) systems

48214180TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant, part of the 'Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment' program, aims to modernize and enhance systems for monitoring, controlling, and surveilling fisheries. It seeks innovative solutions to improve data collection, efficiency, and enforcement, particularly targeting illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices. The grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on organizations involved in fisheries, aquaculture, marine environment, and related technological development. It targets a broad range of entities including public and private sector actors, researchers, SMEs, local authorities, communities, NGOs, and civil society. Geographically, projects must include case studies covering EU small-scale fisheries in European Seas (Mediterranean, Baltic, Black, North East Atlantic), EU small-scale fisheries in EU Outermost Regions, recreational fisheries in EU waters, and EU long-distance fisheries in the Indian Ocean or Pacific Ocean. The primary goal is to contribute to sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food systems while protecting marine ecosystems.

Funding

Up to 6000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 16, 2025, midnight

Details

NEI Research Grant for Vision-Related Secondary Data Analysis (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

PAR-25-357

Programme: National Institutes of Health (NIH)

The core objective of this grant is to support secondary data analysis of existing human vision-related clinical, epidemiologic, and healthcare data. The goal is to investigate new scientific ideas, models, systems, tools, or methods that have the potential for significant impact in areas relevant to the National Eye Institute's (NEI) mission. The grant explicitly supports research that can deepen the understanding of vision health problems, address leading causes of blindness, and enhance the quality of life for individuals with impaired vision. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused exclusively on vision research. It targets a broad range of organizations, including higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations (including small businesses), and various government entities, both domestic and foreign, with no explicit size limitations beyond their categorization. The geographic scope is global, as foreign organizations are eligible to apply. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include: projects must propose secondary data analysis of human vision-related data only, cannot involve the collection of new data, cannot analyze animal data, and cannot be used to support ongoing data analysis or data set maintenance. The existing data must already be in an analyzable format. This funding opportunity is a reissue of PAR-22-141, indicating it is a recurring program, specifically an R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant under the NIH/NEI.

Funding

Up to 275000.00 USD

Deadline

Nov. 16, 2027, 5 p.m.

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Generative-AI based Agents to Revolutionize Medical Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer

HORIZON-EIC-2025-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01-02

Programme: EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2025

This EIC Pathfinder Challenge aims to fund early-stage, groundbreaking research projects that develop innovative Generative AI (GenAI) based agents to revolutionize medical diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The core objective is to create interactive, autonomous GenAI agents (or 'super-agents') that provide clinicians with a holistic, end-to-end perspective of patient care across the entire clinical pathway, focusing on enhancing pattern identification, reducing diagnostic errors, and improving cancer treatment. This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, targeting the healthcare industry, specifically oncology. The target recipients are research organizations, universities, SMEs, startups, and natural persons. The geographic scope includes entities established in EU Member States or Associated Countries. This is part of the EIC Pathfinder Challenges, which typically recur annually.

Funding

Up to 4000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Oct. 29, 2025, midnight

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Uptake Acceleration Services

HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-SSRI-02

Programme: Horizon Europe - Civil Security for Society

This grant aims to accelerate the uptake of innovation in the security sector by providing advanced services and guidance to help research results reach the market.
It targets research institutions, SMEs, Start-ups, and security practitioners.
It is SECTOR-SPECIFIC focusing on civil security.
The geographic scope includes EU Member States and associated countries to Horizon Europe.
Key filtering criteria include a focus on security innovation uptake, the need for consortium participation with Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs), and providing acceleration services rather than direct research.
This is part of the Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programme, specifically the 'Civil Security for Society' cluster.

Funding

Up to 5000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Nov. 12, 2025, midnight

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Future modular multifunctional land platforms and enabling technologies, including green technologies

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Programme: European Defence Fund (EDF)

Core objective: To increase the maturity of enabling technologies to enhance the performance and effectiveness of armoured land platforms, making them more capable, modular, multifunctional, and energy-efficient, with a focus on qualification and certification of system-level solutions.
Target recipients: Entities capable of forming or participating in EU business consortia in the defence technology and industrial base (EDTIB).
Grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC focusing on defence, particularly ground combat capabilities and land platforms.
Geographic scope: Organizations from EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries.
Key filtering criteria: Focus on land platforms, modularity, green technologies, military standards (e.g., STANAGs), and enhancing EU defence capabilities.
Grant frequency: Part of the annual EDF-2025 work programme.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Oct. 16, 2025, midnight

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Land collaborative combat including air-land

47789595TOPICSen

Programme: European Defence Fund (EDF)

The core objective of this grant is to enhance and develop advanced multi-national collaborative land combat capabilities, specifically including air-land integration. This is achieved through high Technology Readiness Level (TRL) development and demonstration, aiming for TRL>7 for existing functions and TRL 7 for new capabilities. The grant targets organizations involved in defense technology and development. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on defense. The geographic scope includes EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries. Key filtering criteria for initial screening are that proposals must address collaborative land combat, aim for high TRL (TRL>7), and involve multinational collaboration. This grant is part of the EDF 2025 Annual Work Programme, suggesting recurring opportunities for similar topics within the European Defence Fund.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Oct. 16, 2025, midnight

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Preparing the Advancement of the state of the art of submarine cable infrastructures (CSA)

HORIZON-CL4-2025-03-DATA-12

Programme: Horizon Europe

The primary objective of this grant is to define a specific Research & Innovation (R&I) roadmap at the EU level for advancing the state-of-the-art of submarine cable infrastructures. This involves enhancing cooperation among EU authorities and stakeholders to establish leadership in relevant submarine cable technology domains. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focused on communication engineering, telecommunications, network technologies, and high-frequency technology related to submarine cables. - Target recipients are organizations and stakeholders involved in industry, research, and academia within the specified technological fields. - Geographic scope includes EU Member States, Iceland, Norway, and other associated, OECD, and MERCOSUR countries under specific conditions. - This grant is a one-time Coordination and Support Action (CSA) under the Horizon Europe program, aimed at strategic planning and coordination.

Funding

Up to 2100000.00 EUR

Deadline

Oct. 2, 2025, midnight

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On-orbit operations and services

EDF-2025-DA-SI-SPACE-3OS

Programme: European Defence Fund (EDF)

This grant, 'On-orbit operations and services', under the European Defence Fund (EDF), aims to develop a 'dual-use by-design' demonstrator for space systems and technologies. The core objective is to advance capabilities for on-orbit operations and services for defence applications, leveraging synergies with civilian EU-funded research and innovation. - Target Recipient Type: Organizations and businesses active in space technology, research and development, and defence sectors. While not explicitly defined by size, the scope implies entities with significant R&D capacity. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focuses on Space and Defence industries. - Geographic Scope: Open to entities from EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries. - Key Filtering Criteria: Proposals must address on-orbit operations and services, demonstrate dual-use potential (civilian and defence), and be at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6, ready for In-Orbit Demonstration/Validation (IOD/IOV). - Grant Frequency: Part of the recurring European Defence Fund (EDF) Annual Work Programme, specific to the EDF-2025 call.

Funding

Up to 9800000.00 EUR

Deadline

Oct. 16, 2025, midnight

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Citizen and Stakeholder Engagement in Climate-Smart Forestry (CSF) and Forest Restoration

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Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to foster inclusive initiatives for citizen and stakeholder engagement in Climate-Smart Forestry (CSF) and forest restoration. It seeks to strengthen participatory governance by involving citizens and stakeholders in developing forest management and restoration strategies. The grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on forestry, climate action, and environmental management. - Core Objective: Engage and empower citizens and stakeholders in co-creating solutions for the future of European forests amidst climate change. - Target Recipients: Organisations involved in social engagement, forest management, or policy, focusing on forestry and climate change. - Geographic Scope: Pan-European, supporting activities in Europe at local, regional, or national levels. - Key Filtering Criteria: Projects must center on citizen/stakeholder engagement in CSF or forest restoration within Europe. - Program Context: Part of the FORWARDS project, funded by the European Union, which aims to prototype the Forest-Ward Observatory.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Oct. 12, 2025, 11 p.m.

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Assessment of Technology Infrastructure needs in Ukraine (CSA)

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-HUMAN-66

Programme: Horizon Europe

The core objective of this grant is to comprehensively assess the Technology Infrastructure needs in Ukraine. This includes understanding the current landscape, evaluating war-related damage, identifying specific user needs (both public and private sector), and developing a strategic investment agenda for the post-war reconstruction and future technological development of Ukrainian industry. The grant also aims to identify and pilot integrated networks of Technology Centres within Ukraine to strengthen the connection between research and industry. This grant targets organizations involved in research and innovation ecosystems, such as Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs), technical universities, research institutes, technology centres, and private sector entities capable of engaging in a collaborative, consortium-based approach. The grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on 'Technology Infrastructure' and the broader 'industrial' and 'digital' sectors, particularly in the context of Ukraine's recovery and advancement. The geographic scope for the project's activities is primarily Ukraine. Eligible applicants for funding are entities from EU Member States and countries associated with the Horizon Europe programme, which includes Ukraine. This grant is part of the Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programme and is offered as a single-stage call. Key filtering criteria for this opportunity include a strong focus on Ukraine's technological landscape, post-war reconstruction, and the development of robust technology infrastructure networks. Applicants should have expertise in R&I ecosystems and be prepared to act as a Coordination and Support Action (CSA).

Funding

Up to 1500000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 23, 2025, midnight

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Aircraft propulsion and energy management systems

47789621TOPICSen

Programme: European Defence Fund

Core objective: To develop and mature a new suite of advanced technologies for aircraft propulsion, power, and thermal management systems, specifically designed for fighter aircraft operating within a System-of-Systems (SoS) configuration, including Unmanned Collaborative Combat Aircraft (UCCA).
Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: The grant targets a diverse range of organisations, including large industrial groups, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), and academia.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on Defence and Aerospace industries.
Geographic scope and any location requirements: Projects must involve entities from EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on military/defence applications, advanced propulsion/energy technologies, System-of-Systems (SoS) integration, and cross-border collaboration within Europe.
Grant frequency and program context: This topic is part of the EDF-2025-DA (European Defence Fund Development Actions) Annual Work Programme, indicating it's part of a recurring program, but this specific call is for 2025.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Oct. 16, 2025, midnight

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Drone-based affordable mass munitions

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Programme: European Defence Fund

Core objective: Develop and test affordable, mass-producible drone-based munitions (loitering munitions and small UCAS) for ground combat, integrating lessons from the Ukrainian battlefield, and strengthening the European defence industry.
Target recipient type and size: The main applicants are typically ENTERPRISE-level defence companies, forming a consortium. The grant also explicitly targets SMEs and STARTUPs via Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP).
Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic scope: Organizations established in EU Member States, EDF Associated Countries, or Ukraine. The solutions developed are for the armed forces of EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries.
Key filtering criteria: Focus on defence, specific munition types (loitering munitions, small UCAS), and consortium requirement.
Grant frequency and program context: Part of the annual European Defence Fund (EDF) 2025 Work Programme, aiming to enhance the European Defence Industrial and Technological Base (EDTIB) and address current security needs.

Funding

Up to 9800000.00 EUR

Deadline

Oct. 16, 2025, midnight

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