Grants8

Grant Information	Key Details	Eligibility & Funding
Innovative solutions for the sustainable and circular transformation of SMEs HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-CIRCBIO-01-two-stage Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to drive the sustainable and circular transformation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) by developing and demonstrating innovative solutions. It supports the EU's objectives for climate neutrality, circular economy, and industrial strategies. - Target recipient type and size: SMEs, SME associations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and industry players, typically working together in consortia. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC focusing on circular economy and bioeconomy sectors. - Geographic scope: Organizations from EU Member States, Associated Countries, and potentially other non-EU/non-Associated Countries that have specific provisions for funding under Horizon Europe. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on SMEs, sustainable and circular solutions, bioeconomy, and alignment with EU environmental and industrial policies. Applications follow a two-stage process. - Grant frequency: This is a specific call within the recurring Horizon Europe Work Programmes for 2025.	Funding Up to 5000000.00 EUR Deadline Feb. 18, 2026, midnight	Details
SOFT Innovation Prize 2026 48271581TOPICSen Programme: Euratom Work Programme 2023-2025	Grant Purpose and Target Core objective: To highlight and reward excellence in innovation stemming from magnetic confinement fusion research and to stimulate a stronger innovation and entrepreneurial culture within the fusion sector. Target recipient type: Researchers, research teams, and industrial participants. Target size: Not specified, open to those involved in relevant research or industrial development. Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC Geographic scope: Open to entities eligible for funding under the Euratom Research and Training Programme 2021-2025, those working for national programmes in ITER partner countries (excluding Russia), or in third countries with a bilateral fusion cooperation agreement with Euratom in force. Key filtering criteria: Applicant must have developed a physics or technology innovation within magnetic confinement fusion research that has market potential or has been adopted by industry; must meet specified country eligibility. Grant frequency: Biennial prize. Program context: A prize awarded in association with the Symposium on Fusion Technology (SOFT), distinct from traditional project grants.	Funding Up to 50000.00 EUR Deadline March 3, 2026, 4 p.m.	Details
Facilitating the conduct of multinational clinical studies of orphan devices and/or of highly innovative ('breakthrough') devices HORIZON-HLTH-2025-03-IND-03-two-stage Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to facilitate and fund multinational clinical studies for orphan medical devices and/or highly innovative ('breakthrough') devices, including digital and AI-based tools. The core objective is to generate the necessary clinical data to achieve CE marking under the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) or In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation (IVDR). Target recipients are organizations capable of conducting such complex clinical research. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focusing on the health and medical device industry. Geographic scope requires studies to be conducted in a minimum of two different countries in the EU or Associated Countries. Key filtering criteria include the nature of the device (orphan or breakthrough), the need for multinational clinical studies, and the ultimate goal of obtaining CE marking. This grant is part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, indicating a recurring program with specific annual calls.	Funding Up to 8000000.00 EUR Deadline April 16, 2026, 4 p.m.	Details
Critical elements for energy security of grid and storage technologies HORIZON-CL5-2025-01-Two-Stage-D3-23 Programme: Horizon Europe	The core objective of this grant is to develop novel solutions that enhance the energy security of grid and storage technologies, with a specific focus on renewable energy systems. It targets organizations capable of conducting Research and Innovation Actions, including those forming large multi-beneficiary projects. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Energy, Environment, Technology - Geographic scope: European context, with specific eligible countries defined in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. - Key filtering criteria: Projects must address the energy security of grid and/or storage technologies for renewables, specifically focusing on one of three areas: cybersecurity risks, circular economy/critical materials, or sustainability/public perception. - Grant frequency: This is part of the recurring Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025.	Funding Up to 3000000.00 EUR Deadline March 31, 2026, midnight	Details
Innovative approaches to intangible cultural heritage for societal resilience HORIZON-CL2-2025-02-HERITAGE-02-two-stage Programme: Horizon Europe - Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society	This grant aims to support research and develop innovative approaches to understand and strengthen the role of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in fostering societal resilience and addressing contemporary challenges, including climate change. It seeks to provide policymakers with multi-dimensional insights and practical tools, develop new methodologies using digital technologies, and broaden community engagement with ICH. - Target recipient type: Entities involved in research and innovation, including public authorities, universities, research organizations, NGOs, SMEs, and cultural and creative industries. - Target size: The grant is designed for consortia, with positive feedback noted for small to mid-sized consortia. - Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Cultural Heritage, Cultural and Creative Industries, Social Sciences, Research & Innovation). - Geographic scope: European focus, specifically EU Member States and countries associated with the Horizon Europe Programme (excluding China). - Key filtering criteria: Proposals must focus on the intersection of intangible cultural heritage with societal resilience, climate change adaptation/mitigation, digital technologies (especially AI), and community engagement. - Grant frequency: This is a recurring opportunity within the Horizon Europe 2021-2027 Work Programme.	Funding Up to 4000000.00 EUR Deadline March 17, 2026, midnight	Details
Strategic Nature Projects (SNAP) LIFE-2025-STRAT-NAT-SNAP-two-stage Programme: LIFE Programme	The core objective of this grant is to support and catalyze the full implementation of existing nature restoration and biodiversity strategies and plans. These plans must be adopted at international, national, regional, or multi-regional levels and intrinsically linked to EU nature and biodiversity policy or legislation. The grant specifically targets entities involved in nature and biodiversity policy and implementation, likely including public authorities, non-governmental organizations, and other key stakeholders capable of leading strategic actions. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focusing exclusively on environment and nature conservation. Geographically, it covers EU Member States and their regions, particularly those with established Prioritised Action Frameworks (PAFs) or similar nature and biodiversity plans. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include a strong alignment with nature/biodiversity goals, the capacity to implement large-scale strategic plans, and the ability to mobilize additional funding and diverse stakeholders for long-term impact. This grant is part of the recurring LIFE Programme, with this specific call issued in 2025.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline March 5, 2026, midnight	Details
Increased automation assistance for the pilot for ATM tasks HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02-WA5-1 Programme: Horizon Europe	The core objective of this grant is to significantly advance research and innovation in Air Traffic Management (ATM) by increasing automation assistance for pilots, particularly focusing on single pilot operations (SiPO). The target recipients are organizations capable of conducting Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) in advanced aviation technologies. This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC to the aviation and air traffic management industries. The geographic scope includes EU Member States and Associated Countries. This opportunity is part of a bi-annual work programme, indicating a recurring grant frequency within the broader Digital European Sky program.	Funding Up to 6000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
Prevention and Intervention Approaches for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (R34 Clinical Trial Optional) PAR-25-159 Programme: National Institutes of Health (NIH)	This grant aims to support research and planning activities to develop new prevention strategies for reducing prenatal alcohol exposure and the incidence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), as well as interventions to lessen the deficits in individuals affected by FASD throughout their lifespan. - Target recipient type and size: Open to a wide range of organizations including universities, non-profits, for-profit entities (including small businesses), and various levels of government and tribal organizations. No explicit size restrictions. - Designation: This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant. - Geographic scope: Organizations in the US are eligible, and non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) are also eligible to apply. - Key filtering criteria: Focus on FASD prevention and intervention research; planning grant (R34) to prepare for larger studies. - Grant frequency and program context: Reissue of a previous funding opportunity (PAR-24-067), with multiple recurring application deadlines until 2026. This R34 mechanism supports pilot and/or feasibility data collection.	Funding Up to 450000.00 USD Deadline Nov. 16, 2026, 10 p.m.	Details
Towards autonomous robot collectives delivering collaborative tasks in dynamic unstructured construction environments 47436350TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe - EIC Pathfinder Challenges	The core objective of this grant is to develop breakthrough autonomous robot collectives for collaborative tasks in dynamic, unstructured construction environments. It aims to foster radical innovations in construction robotics to enhance productivity, safety, and sustainability. - Target Recipient Type: Consortia or single legal entities. - Target Recipient Size: Primarily universities, research organizations, SMEs, start-ups, and natural persons. Mid-caps and larger companies are not permitted for single beneficiary projects but may be part of consortia. - Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Construction, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence). - Geographic Scope: EU Member States and Associated Countries. - Key Filtering Criteria: Focus on TRL4 demonstration of autonomous multi-robotic systems for construction assembly. Excludes on-site 3D-printing of cementitious materials or polymers as a primary task. - Grant Frequency: Part of the annual EIC Pathfinder Challenges within Horizon Europe, suggesting a recurring program context.	Funding Up to 4000000.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 29, 2025, midnight	Details
De-risking wave energy technology development through transnational pre-commercial procurement of wave energy research and development 48345988TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	The core objective of this grant is to de-risk wave energy technology development through transnational pre-commercial procurement (PCP) of wave energy research and development. It aims to accelerate the development of cost-effective wave energy converters and facilitate their market uptake. - Target Recipient: Legal entities, technology providers, and public procurers (buyers of R&D services). - Target Size: Not explicitly defined, but requires consortium with specific entity types. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focuses exclusively on Wave Energy / Ocean Energy technology. - Geographic Scope: Organisations established in EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. - Key Filtering Criteria: Focus on wave energy technology, prior completion of Stage 3 activities (approx. TRL6), readiness to reach TRL7/8, and a consortium including at least two public procurers. - Grant Frequency: Part of the Horizon Europe work programme, indicating a structured, but possibly single-call opportunity within the specified topic.	Funding Up to 20000000.00 EUR Deadline Feb. 17, 2026, midnight	Details
METU Internships Offer 11143COMPETITIVE_CALLen Programme: Sustainable Healthcare with Digital Health Data Competence (SUSA) Project	Grant Purpose and Target Core objective: To provide hands-on internship opportunities for students, enhancing their practical skills in digital health, artificial intelligence (AI), and health data management within the framework of the SUSA project. Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Students enrolled in degree programs. SECTOR-SPECIFIC Geographic scope and any location requirements: Internships can be conducted remotely (virtual) or on-site at the Informatics Institute of Middle East Technical University (METU) in Turkey. The funding is provided by METU. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Must be a student, enrolled in specific engineering or health-related disciplines, and interested in the thematic focus of the SUSA project. Grant frequency and program context: This is a recurring internship offer with multiple application cut-off dates planned until September 2028, operating within the 'Sustainable Healthcare with Digital Health Data Competence (SUSA)' project.	Funding Up to 610.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 2, 2028, 3:59 a.m.	Details
Digitally enabled local-for-local textile and apparel production (Textiles for the Future Partnership) (IA) HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-MATERIALS-31 Programme: Horizon Europe	GRANT PURPOSE AND TARGET: - The grant aims to demonstrate the economic viability of local, on-demand textile and apparel production through the integration of advanced digital technologies across the entire product lifecycle. - It seeks to accelerate the adoption of these technologies by European textile and fashion SMEs and increase the re- or near-shoring of time-critical textile product manufacturing in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. - This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on the textile and apparel industry. - The geographic scope is primarily European, supporting re- or near-shoring within Europe. Non-EU/non-Associated Countries may be eligible if they have made specific funding provisions, but legal entities established in China are not eligible to participate in Innovation Actions. - Key filtering criteria for initial screening include a focus on digital technologies for textile and apparel, local-for-local production models, and sustainability/circularity within the supply chain. - This is a recurring grant program as part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025.	Funding Up to 5000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 23, 2025, midnight	Details
DIGITWIN4CIUE Reduction-Fees Scholarships 11321COMPETITIVE_CALLen Programme: Specialised education programmes in key capacity areas	The core objective of the DIGITWIN4CIUE Reduction-Fees Scholarships is to provide financial support, in the form of partial tuition fee waivers, to eligible students. This support facilitates their participation in the Executive Master in Digital Twins for Infrastructures and Cities, promoting diversity in terms of gender, age, and socio-economic background. - Target recipient type: Individuals (students). - Target recipient size: Not applicable. - Grant designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (focused on Digital Twins for Infrastructures and Cities). - Geographic scope: Applicants must be nationals of EEA countries or countries associated with the Digital Europe Programme. - Key filtering criteria: Acceptance into the specific Master's program, nationality, and commitment to full-time study. - Grant frequency: This program appears to be recurring, tied to academic year enrolment.	Funding Up to 3000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 15, 2026, 11 p.m.	Details
Innovative Advanced Materials (IAMs) for product monitoring, smart maintenance and repair strategies in the construction sector (RIA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for Europe partnership) 48400581TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	• Primary objective: Support the development and industrial uptake of Innovative Advanced Materials (IAMs) for monitoring, smart maintenance, and repair strategies in the construction sector. • Target recipients: Research organizations, universities, and industrial partners forming consortia. • SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Construction sector. • Geographic scope: EU Member States and Associated Countries. • Key filtering criteria: Focus on advanced materials, construction application, product monitoring, smart maintenance, repair strategies, and Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) framework. • Grant frequency: Part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, indicating a structured, recurring program context.	Funding Up to 6000000.00 EUR Deadline April 14, 2026, midnight	Details
Innovative Advanced Materials (IAMs) for robust, fast curing sealants and coatings for manufacturing and final assembly (IA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for Europe partnership) HORIZON-CL4-2025-05-MATERIALS-43-two-stage Programme: Horizon Europe	Core objective: Develop and industrialize innovative advanced materials (IAMs) for robust, fast-curing sealants and coatings, aiming to prolong product lifespan, enhance performance, reduce environmental impact through resource efficiency and recyclability, and integrate 'Safe and Sustainable by Design' (SSbD) principles into manufacturing processes. Target recipient: Organizations involved in advanced materials research and development, industrial manufacturing, and related sectors requiring high-performance coatings and sealants. MUST state if grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC. Geographic scope: EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Key filtering criteria: Focus on advanced materials (IAMs), particularly for sealants and coatings, addressing industrial applications in sectors like electronics, energy, automotive, maritime, aviation, rail, and construction. Emphasis on environmental benefits and industrial scalability. Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific call within the broader Horizon Europe program, part of the 'Industry' destination and implements the co-programmed European Partnership 'Innovative Advanced Materials for EU (IAM4EU)'. Calls under Horizon Europe are generally recurring through different work programmes.	Funding Up to 6000000.00 EUR Deadline April 14, 2026, midnight	Details
UPC-GREENCHIPS-EDU Scholarship 11265COMPETITIVE_CALLen Programme: GreenChips-EDU	This grant, the UPC-GREENCHIPS-EDU Scholarship, aims to provide financial assistance to students of the Master's Degree in Electronic Engineering (MEE) at UPC's Barcelona School of Telecommunications Engineering (ETSETB). The core objective is to support academic training activities in electronics that involve international mobility to foreign institutions participating in the GreenChips-EDU project, covering expenses for double degree programs and short-term mobility stays. - Single, clear statement: Financial support for MEE students for international mobility and double degree programs within the GreenChips-EDU project, focusing on electronic engineering. - Target recipient type and size: Individual students of the Master's Degree in Electronic Engineering. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC for Electronic Engineering and Green Electronics. - Geographic scope: Applicants must be citizens of EU member states, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, or Ukraine, and be enrolled in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) in these regions. Mobility can be to any foreign institution participating in the GreenChips-EDU project. - Key filtering criteria: MEE student, specific citizenship/enrollment, interest in international mobility/double degree in electronic engineering related to GreenChips-EDU. - Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific call for scholarships under the broader GreenChips-EDU project, which is likely recurring given the project nature but this specific call has a defined end date for applications.	Funding Up to 10000.00 EUR Deadline June 1, 2027, 11:59 p.m.	Details
FuseNet Support of Master Students in attending Educational Events 10084COMPETITIVE_CALLen Programme: Euratom-Adhoc-2021-2027	This grant, the 'FuseNet Support of Master Students in attending Educational Events,' aims to provide financial support to Master students for participating in external educational activities related to fusion. It is sector-specific, focusing exclusively on fusion energy. The target recipients are individual Master students. They must be registered at a FuseNet member university or seeking to attend an educational event at a FuseNet member host, with both the home university and the event location within EUROfusion member states. This is a recurring support scheme under the broader Euratom program, designed to facilitate learning and skill development in the fusion field.	Funding Up to -1.00 EUR Deadline Dec. 31, 2025, 10:59 p.m.	Details
Data repository for security research and innovation HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-SSRI-05 Programme: Horizon Europe	The core objective of this grant is to create and deploy a fully functional and operational common research data repository for security and disaster risk management. This repository aims to improve the gathering, storage, management, and sharing of verifiable and up-to-date research data, making security research more trustworthy and reproducible. - Target recipients include researchers, practitioners, industry, and policy makers within the security and disaster risk management domains. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on civil security and disaster risk management. - The geographic scope is Europe-wide, intended to enhance interoperability and data exchange 'across Europe'. - Key filtering criteria include projects that build upon the outcomes of the LAGO project, focusing on a practical data repository solution, and fostering collaboration across security research areas. - This grant is part of the Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programme, indicating a structured and recurring funding framework, though this specific topic may be a one-time call.	Funding Up to 3000000.00 EUR Deadline Nov. 12, 2025, midnight	Details
Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility - Co-funding Rate CEF-T-2024-AFIFCOEN-COSTS Programme: CEF 2 Transport - Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility - Cohesion envelope	The core objective of this grant is to support the deployment of alternative fuel supply infrastructure, specifically contributing to decarbonising transport along the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Not explicitly defined (e.g., SME, Enterprise), but likely public and private entities with the capacity for large-scale infrastructure projects in the transport and energy sectors. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Transport, Energy, Infrastructure). - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Projects must be located within EU Member States and implemented along the TEN-T network. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on alternative fuels infrastructure (electricity, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol), specific transport modes (road, rail, maritime, inland waterway, port operations), and location on the TEN-T network. - Grant frequency and program context: This is a recurring opportunity within the call period, with multiple cut-off dates. It is part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport program.	Funding Up to 10000000.00 EUR Deadline March 4, 2026, midnight	Details
Fostering and maintaining the social fabric for the green transition in neighbourhoods HORIZON-NEB-2025-01-PARTICIPATION-02 Programme: Horizon Europe	The core objective of this grant is to foster and maintain the social fabric within neighbourhoods to support their green transition. This involves understanding how cultural participation, social connections, and civic engagement can contribute to sustainable and inclusive transformations. - Target recipient type: Research organizations, public authorities, non-profit organizations, civil society groups, and cultural operators. - Target recipient size: Not explicitly limited, but projects are expected to involve multi-actor collaboration. - Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC focusing on social sciences, humanities, cultural, environmental, and urban development sectors. - Geographic scope: Projects must involve activities in at least three neighbourhoods located in different EU Member States or Associated Countries. - Key filtering criteria: Proposals must address the interplay of cultural participation, social connections, and civic engagement within the context of green transition in neighbourhoods, requiring strong Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) expertise. - Grant frequency: This is a specific topic within the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, implying a recurring program with annual calls.	Funding Up to 3000000.00 EUR Deadline Nov. 12, 2025, midnight	Details

Innovative solutions for the sustainable and circular transformation of SMEs

HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-CIRCBIO-01-two-stage

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to drive the sustainable and circular transformation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) by developing and demonstrating innovative solutions. It supports the EU's objectives for climate neutrality, circular economy, and industrial strategies. - Target recipient type and size: SMEs, SME associations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and industry players, typically working together in consortia. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC focusing on circular economy and bioeconomy sectors. - Geographic scope: Organizations from EU Member States, Associated Countries, and potentially other non-EU/non-Associated Countries that have specific provisions for funding under Horizon Europe. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on SMEs, sustainable and circular solutions, bioeconomy, and alignment with EU environmental and industrial policies. Applications follow a two-stage process. - Grant frequency: This is a specific call within the recurring Horizon Europe Work Programmes for 2025.

Funding

Up to 5000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Feb. 18, 2026, midnight

Details

SOFT Innovation Prize 2026

48271581TOPICSen

Programme: Euratom Work Programme 2023-2025

Grant Purpose and Target

Core objective: To highlight and reward excellence in innovation stemming from magnetic confinement fusion research and to stimulate a stronger innovation and entrepreneurial culture within the fusion sector.
Target recipient type: Researchers, research teams, and industrial participants.
Target size: Not specified, open to those involved in relevant research or industrial development.
Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic scope: Open to entities eligible for funding under the Euratom Research and Training Programme 2021-2025, those working for national programmes in ITER partner countries (excluding Russia), or in third countries with a bilateral fusion cooperation agreement with Euratom in force.
Key filtering criteria: Applicant must have developed a physics or technology innovation within magnetic confinement fusion research that has market potential or has been adopted by industry; must meet specified country eligibility.
Grant frequency: Biennial prize.
Program context: A prize awarded in association with the Symposium on Fusion Technology (SOFT), distinct from traditional project grants.

Funding

Up to 50000.00 EUR

Deadline

March 3, 2026, 4 p.m.

Details

Facilitating the conduct of multinational clinical studies of orphan devices and/or of highly innovative ('breakthrough') devices

HORIZON-HLTH-2025-03-IND-03-two-stage

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to facilitate and fund multinational clinical studies for orphan medical devices and/or highly innovative ('breakthrough') devices, including digital and AI-based tools. The core objective is to generate the necessary clinical data to achieve CE marking under the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) or In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation (IVDR). Target recipients are organizations capable of conducting such complex clinical research. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focusing on the health and medical device industry. Geographic scope requires studies to be conducted in a minimum of two different countries in the EU or Associated Countries. Key filtering criteria include the nature of the device (orphan or breakthrough), the need for multinational clinical studies, and the ultimate goal of obtaining CE marking. This grant is part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, indicating a recurring program with specific annual calls.

Funding

Up to 8000000.00 EUR

Deadline

April 16, 2026, 4 p.m.

Details

Critical elements for energy security of grid and storage technologies

HORIZON-CL5-2025-01-Two-Stage-D3-23

Programme: Horizon Europe

The core objective of this grant is to develop novel solutions that enhance the energy security of grid and storage technologies, with a specific focus on renewable energy systems. It targets organizations capable of conducting Research and Innovation Actions, including those forming large multi-beneficiary projects. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Energy, Environment, Technology - Geographic scope: European context, with specific eligible countries defined in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. - Key filtering criteria: Projects must address the energy security of grid and/or storage technologies for renewables, specifically focusing on one of three areas: cybersecurity risks, circular economy/critical materials, or sustainability/public perception. - Grant frequency: This is part of the recurring Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025.

Funding

Up to 3000000.00 EUR

Deadline

March 31, 2026, midnight

Details

Innovative approaches to intangible cultural heritage for societal resilience

HORIZON-CL2-2025-02-HERITAGE-02-two-stage

Programme: Horizon Europe - Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society

This grant aims to support research and develop innovative approaches to understand and strengthen the role of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in fostering societal resilience and addressing contemporary challenges, including climate change. It seeks to provide policymakers with multi-dimensional insights and practical tools, develop new methodologies using digital technologies, and broaden community engagement with ICH. - Target recipient type: Entities involved in research and innovation, including public authorities, universities, research organizations, NGOs, SMEs, and cultural and creative industries. - Target size: The grant is designed for consortia, with positive feedback noted for small to mid-sized consortia. - Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Cultural Heritage, Cultural and Creative Industries, Social Sciences, Research & Innovation). - Geographic scope: European focus, specifically EU Member States and countries associated with the Horizon Europe Programme (excluding China). - Key filtering criteria: Proposals must focus on the intersection of intangible cultural heritage with societal resilience, climate change adaptation/mitigation, digital technologies (especially AI), and community engagement. - Grant frequency: This is a recurring opportunity within the Horizon Europe 2021-2027 Work Programme.

Funding

Up to 4000000.00 EUR

Deadline

March 17, 2026, midnight

Details

Strategic Nature Projects (SNAP)

LIFE-2025-STRAT-NAT-SNAP-two-stage

Programme: LIFE Programme

The core objective of this grant is to support and catalyze the full implementation of existing nature restoration and biodiversity strategies and plans. These plans must be adopted at international, national, regional, or multi-regional levels and intrinsically linked to EU nature and biodiversity policy or legislation. The grant specifically targets entities involved in nature and biodiversity policy and implementation, likely including public authorities, non-governmental organizations, and other key stakeholders capable of leading strategic actions. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focusing exclusively on environment and nature conservation. Geographically, it covers EU Member States and their regions, particularly those with established Prioritised Action Frameworks (PAFs) or similar nature and biodiversity plans. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include a strong alignment with nature/biodiversity goals, the capacity to implement large-scale strategic plans, and the ability to mobilize additional funding and diverse stakeholders for long-term impact. This grant is part of the recurring LIFE Programme, with this specific call issued in 2025.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

March 5, 2026, midnight

Details

Increased automation assistance for the pilot for ATM tasks

HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02-WA5-1

Programme: Horizon Europe

The core objective of this grant is to significantly advance research and innovation in Air Traffic Management (ATM) by increasing automation assistance for pilots, particularly focusing on single pilot operations (SiPO).
The target recipients are organizations capable of conducting Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) in advanced aviation technologies.
This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC to the aviation and air traffic management industries.
The geographic scope includes EU Member States and Associated Countries.
This opportunity is part of a bi-annual work programme, indicating a recurring grant frequency within the broader Digital European Sky program.

Funding

Up to 6000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 16, 2025, midnight

Details

Prevention and Intervention Approaches for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (R34 Clinical Trial Optional)

PAR-25-159

Programme: National Institutes of Health (NIH)

This grant aims to support research and planning activities to develop new prevention strategies for reducing prenatal alcohol exposure and the incidence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), as well as interventions to lessen the deficits in individuals affected by FASD throughout their lifespan. - Target recipient type and size: Open to a wide range of organizations including universities, non-profits, for-profit entities (including small businesses), and various levels of government and tribal organizations. No explicit size restrictions. - Designation: This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant. - Geographic scope: Organizations in the US are eligible, and non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) are also eligible to apply. - Key filtering criteria: Focus on FASD prevention and intervention research; planning grant (R34) to prepare for larger studies. - Grant frequency and program context: Reissue of a previous funding opportunity (PAR-24-067), with multiple recurring application deadlines until 2026. This R34 mechanism supports pilot and/or feasibility data collection.

Funding

Up to 450000.00 USD

Deadline

Nov. 16, 2026, 10 p.m.

Details

Towards autonomous robot collectives delivering collaborative tasks in dynamic unstructured construction environments

47436350TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe - EIC Pathfinder Challenges

The core objective of this grant is to develop breakthrough autonomous robot collectives for collaborative tasks in dynamic, unstructured construction environments. It aims to foster radical innovations in construction robotics to enhance productivity, safety, and sustainability. - Target Recipient Type: Consortia or single legal entities. - Target Recipient Size: Primarily universities, research organizations, SMEs, start-ups, and natural persons. Mid-caps and larger companies are not permitted for single beneficiary projects but may be part of consortia. - Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Construction, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence). - Geographic Scope: EU Member States and Associated Countries. - Key Filtering Criteria: Focus on TRL4 demonstration of autonomous multi-robotic systems for construction assembly. Excludes on-site 3D-printing of cementitious materials or polymers as a primary task. - Grant Frequency: Part of the annual EIC Pathfinder Challenges within Horizon Europe, suggesting a recurring program context.

Funding

Up to 4000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Oct. 29, 2025, midnight

Details

De-risking wave energy technology development through transnational pre-commercial procurement of wave energy research and development

48345988TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

The core objective of this grant is to de-risk wave energy technology development through transnational pre-commercial procurement (PCP) of wave energy research and development. It aims to accelerate the development of cost-effective wave energy converters and facilitate their market uptake. - Target Recipient: Legal entities, technology providers, and public procurers (buyers of R&D services). - Target Size: Not explicitly defined, but requires consortium with specific entity types. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focuses exclusively on Wave Energy / Ocean Energy technology. - Geographic Scope: Organisations established in EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. - Key Filtering Criteria: Focus on wave energy technology, prior completion of Stage 3 activities (approx. TRL6), readiness to reach TRL7/8, and a consortium including at least two public procurers. - Grant Frequency: Part of the Horizon Europe work programme, indicating a structured, but possibly single-call opportunity within the specified topic.

Funding

Up to 20000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Feb. 17, 2026, midnight

Details

METU Internships Offer

11143COMPETITIVE_CALLen

Programme: Sustainable Healthcare with Digital Health Data Competence (SUSA) Project

Grant Purpose and Target

Core objective: To provide hands-on internship opportunities for students, enhancing their practical skills in digital health, artificial intelligence (AI), and health data management within the framework of the SUSA project.
Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Students enrolled in degree programs.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic scope and any location requirements: Internships can be conducted remotely (virtual) or on-site at the Informatics Institute of Middle East Technical University (METU) in Turkey. The funding is provided by METU.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Must be a student, enrolled in specific engineering or health-related disciplines, and interested in the thematic focus of the SUSA project.
Grant frequency and program context: This is a recurring internship offer with multiple application cut-off dates planned until September 2028, operating within the 'Sustainable Healthcare with Digital Health Data Competence (SUSA)' project.

Funding

Up to 610.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 2, 2028, 3:59 a.m.

Details

Digitally enabled local-for-local textile and apparel production (Textiles for the Future Partnership) (IA)

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-MATERIALS-31

Programme: Horizon Europe

GRANT PURPOSE AND TARGET: - The grant aims to demonstrate the economic viability of local, on-demand textile and apparel production through the integration of advanced digital technologies across the entire product lifecycle. - It seeks to accelerate the adoption of these technologies by European textile and fashion SMEs and increase the re- or near-shoring of time-critical textile product manufacturing in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. - This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on the textile and apparel industry. - The geographic scope is primarily European, supporting re- or near-shoring within Europe. Non-EU/non-Associated Countries may be eligible if they have made specific funding provisions, but legal entities established in China are not eligible to participate in Innovation Actions. - Key filtering criteria for initial screening include a focus on digital technologies for textile and apparel, local-for-local production models, and sustainability/circularity within the supply chain. - This is a recurring grant program as part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025.

Funding

Up to 5000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 23, 2025, midnight

Details

DIGITWIN4CIUE Reduction-Fees Scholarships

11321COMPETITIVE_CALLen

Programme: Specialised education programmes in key capacity areas

The core objective of the DIGITWIN4CIUE Reduction-Fees Scholarships is to provide financial support, in the form of partial tuition fee waivers, to eligible students. This support facilitates their participation in the Executive Master in Digital Twins for Infrastructures and Cities, promoting diversity in terms of gender, age, and socio-economic background. - Target recipient type: Individuals (students). - Target recipient size: Not applicable. - Grant designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (focused on Digital Twins for Infrastructures and Cities). - Geographic scope: Applicants must be nationals of EEA countries or countries associated with the Digital Europe Programme. - Key filtering criteria: Acceptance into the specific Master's program, nationality, and commitment to full-time study. - Grant frequency: This program appears to be recurring, tied to academic year enrolment.

Funding

Up to 3000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 15, 2026, 11 p.m.

Details

Innovative Advanced Materials (IAMs) for product monitoring, smart maintenance and repair strategies in the construction sector (RIA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for Europe partnership)

48400581TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

• Primary objective: Support the development and industrial uptake of Innovative Advanced Materials (IAMs) for monitoring, smart maintenance, and repair strategies in the construction sector. • Target recipients: Research organizations, universities, and industrial partners forming consortia. • SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Construction sector. • Geographic scope: EU Member States and Associated Countries. • Key filtering criteria: Focus on advanced materials, construction application, product monitoring, smart maintenance, repair strategies, and Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) framework. • Grant frequency: Part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, indicating a structured, recurring program context.

Funding

Up to 6000000.00 EUR

Deadline

April 14, 2026, midnight

Details

Innovative Advanced Materials (IAMs) for robust, fast curing sealants and coatings for manufacturing and final assembly (IA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for Europe partnership)

HORIZON-CL4-2025-05-MATERIALS-43-two-stage

Programme: Horizon Europe

Core objective: Develop and industrialize innovative advanced materials (IAMs) for robust, fast-curing sealants and coatings, aiming to prolong product lifespan, enhance performance, reduce environmental impact through resource efficiency and recyclability, and integrate 'Safe and Sustainable by Design' (SSbD) principles into manufacturing processes.
Target recipient: Organizations involved in advanced materials research and development, industrial manufacturing, and related sectors requiring high-performance coatings and sealants.
MUST state if grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC.
Geographic scope: EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries.
Key filtering criteria: Focus on advanced materials (IAMs), particularly for sealants and coatings, addressing industrial applications in sectors like electronics, energy, automotive, maritime, aviation, rail, and construction. Emphasis on environmental benefits and industrial scalability.
Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific call within the broader Horizon Europe program, part of the 'Industry' destination and implements the co-programmed European Partnership 'Innovative Advanced Materials for EU (IAM4EU)'. Calls under Horizon Europe are generally recurring through different work programmes.