Grants8

Grant Information	Key Details	Eligibility & Funding
Open topic on secured and facilitated crossing of external borders HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-BM-02 Programme: Horizon Europe Programme - Civil Security for Society	GRANT PURPOSE AND TARGET Core objective: To improve the border crossing experience for travellers and border authorities' staff, maintaining security, monitoring movements, reducing illegal movements, and protecting fundamental rights at EU external borders. Target recipient types: Public entities such as Border or Coast Guard Authorities, Police, Customs Authorities. Also, organizations developing relevant innovative solutions (e.g., technology providers, research institutions). SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Civil Security for Society, specifically focusing on border management and security. Geographic scope: Solutions are intended for use at EU external borders. Beneficiary organizations must be from EU Member States or Associated Countries. Key filtering criteria: Projects must address secured and facilitated external border crossings, involve at least two Border or Coast Guard Authorities as beneficiaries, and offer innovative or disruptive solutions in security and border management. Grant frequency: This is a specific topic within the annual Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, part of a recurring framework.	Funding Up to 3000000.00 EUR Deadline Nov. 12, 2025, midnight	Details
Substances of concern and emerging pollutants from bio-based industries and products: mapping and replacement HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01-two-stage Programme: Horizon Europe	The core objective of this grant is to develop and deploy safe and sustainable bio-based solutions. It aims to identify, track, and replace hazardous substances and emerging pollutants released from bio-based industries and products, thereby contributing to the de-fossilization and climate neutrality of EU industrial systems. - Target recipient type: Organizations active in bio-based value chains, including research centers, industries, public administrations, and those involved in agriculture and food and drink sectors. - Target recipient size: Not explicitly defined, but projects are expected to involve multi-actor consortia. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: This grant is highly specific to the bio-based industries, environmental protection, and related sectors like agriculture. - Geographic scope: Organizations from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries are eligible. International cooperation is encouraged. - Key filtering criteria for initial screening: Businesses or research entities focused on developing bio-based alternatives, hazardous substance reduction, circular economy principles, and sustainable industrial processes. - Grant frequency: This is part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, suggesting recurring opportunities within the program context. - Program context: Horizon Europe, Cluster 6 'Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment', specifically under Destination 'Clean environment and zero pollution'.	Funding Up to 5000000.00 EUR Deadline Feb. 18, 2026, midnight	Details
TALTECH MERIT Project Excellence Scholarship Award 10821COMPETITIVE_CALLen Programme: MERIT Project	The 'TALTECH MERIT Project Excellence Scholarship Award' aims to support and recognize students who demonstrate excellent academic results within the 'Industrial Engineering and Management' master's degree program at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech). This scholarship helps outstanding students pursue their studies. - Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: To provide financial support and recognition to high-achieving master's students in a specific engineering program at TalTech. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Individual students enrolled in the MARM master's program at TalTech. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Higher Education, Industrial Engineering and Management). - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Applicants must be citizens of the European Union (EU) and be studying at TalTech in Estonia. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: EU citizenship, enrollment in the specific MARM master's program at TalTech, full-time student status, and meeting academic performance thresholds. - Grant frequency and program context: This scholarship is awarded twice per academic year (September and February) and is part of the MERIT project, which is co-funded by the European Union under grant agreement No. 101083531.	Funding Up to 1500.00 EUR Deadline Feb. 28, 2026, 10:59 p.m.	Details
Revision Applications for Incorporation of Novel NCI-Supported Technology to Accelerate Cancer Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) RFA-CA-25-005 Programme: National Cancer Institute (NCI) - Innovative Molecular Analysis Technologies (IMAT) program	Core Objective: To encourage revision applications from currently funded NCI R01 research projects to incorporate novel NCI-supported technologies, thereby expanding upon original research questions and accelerating progress in cancer research. Target Recipient Type and Size: Currently funded NCI R01 research projects, which can originate from a wide range of organizations including Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofits, For-Profit Organizations (including Small Businesses), Local Governments, Federal Governments, and other entities. Organizational size is not specified by employee count. Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC Geographic Scope: Worldwide, as non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) are eligible to apply. Key Filtering Criteria: Applicants must be existing NCI R01 awardees with at least one year remaining on their parent grant. The proposed revision must integrate a new technical approach or device developed through the NCI Innovative Molecular Analysis Technologies (IMAT) program and not be commercially available or developed by the parent R01's PI. Grant Frequency and Program Context: This is a reissue of a previous funding opportunity (RFA-CA-24-012), indicating a recurring nature within the NCI IMAT program, which aims to promote interdisciplinary collaboration in developing innovative tools for cancer research.	Funding Up to 300000.00 USD Deadline Oct. 3, 2025, 5 p.m.	Details
Akcelerator Innowacji Przemysłowych INDUSTRYLAB III INDUSTRYLAB III Programme: PARP	Akcelerator Innowacji Przemysłowych INDUSTRYLAB III aims to provide comprehensive support, including financial (grants up to 400,000 PLN), HR, technical, and technological assistance, to help eligible businesses implement and/or commercialize their innovative projects. The program targets startups, micro and small enterprises. It is a SECTOR-AGNOSTIC program, offering various acceleration paths including a sector-agnostic option. Project implementation and applicant location are in Poland, but the territorial scope of projects can extend internationally.	Funding Up to 400000.00 PLN Deadline Feb. 1, 2026, 10:59 p.m.	Details
Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a I3-2025-INV2a Programme: I3 Instrument	The core objective of this grant is to support interregional innovation investments by providing financial and advisory support to consortia of innovation actors. It aims to bring innovations to a more mature level, ready for scale-up and commercialisation, with a strong focus on reducing the innovation divide in Europe by integrating less developed and transition regions into European value chains. This grant targets consortia of innovation actors from the quadruple helix ecosystems (including academia, industry, public sector, and civil society). Companies are expected to be in the lead for business investment cases. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, with projects required to address one of three thematic priorities: Digital transition, Green transition, or Smart manufacturing. The geographic scope is interregional within the European Union, specifically promoting cooperation between less developed, transition, and more developed regions. Key filtering criteria include the requirement for interregional cooperation, focus on specified thematic areas, and a minimum Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6. This funding opportunity is part of the recurring I3 Instrument programme, which falls under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) regulation (2021-2027 work programme).	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Nov. 13, 2025, midnight	Details
Increasing environmental resilience through a better knowledge and management of the soil-water nexus 48270613TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	Primary objective: Improve environmental resilience by enhancing knowledge and management of soil-water interactions, specifically to mitigate risks from extreme events like droughts, wildfires, and floods. Target recipients: Research organizations, universities, businesses (SME, Enterprise), NGOs, public bodies, and individuals forming multi-actor consortia with a mix of scientific and practical knowledge. SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Environment, Agriculture, Land Management, Research. Geographic scope: EU Member States and Associated Countries, covering diverse pedoclimatic areas and land uses. Key filtering criteria: Focus on soil-water nexus, environmental resilience, multi-actor approach, and ability to contribute to EU Soil Mission objectives. Grant frequency: Recurring within the Horizon Europe 'A Soil Deal for Europe' Mission framework (annual work programmes).	Funding Up to 6000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 30, 2025, midnight	Details
EIC Accelerator 2025 - Short application HORIZON-EIC-2025-ACCELERATOR-01 Programme: Horizon Europe	The EIC Accelerator supports businesses, primarily small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups, to scale up high-impact innovations, particularly 'deep tech' solutions. - Core Objective: Enable the scale-up of breakthrough technologies with market-creating or disruptive potential, especially those requiring significant long-term funding ('patient capital') and attracting co-investment. - Target Recipient Type & Size: Single companies classified as SMEs or small mid-caps (up to 499 employees), or natural persons/legal entities intending to establish such companies. - Designation: SECTOR-AGNOSTIC (EIC Accelerator Open) or SECTOR-SPECIFIC (EIC Accelerator Challenges in predefined areas like advanced materials, biotech for food, Generative AI, in-space servicing, and future mobility). - Geographic Scope: Companies established in EU Member States or Associated Countries. - Key Filtering Criteria: Innovations at TRL 5 or higher, deep tech, high-risk/high-gain, significant funding needs that attract follow-on private investment. - Grant Frequency: Continuous submission for short proposals, with fixed cut-off dates for full proposal evaluations (multiple rounds per year, recurring annually).	Funding Up to 10000000.00 EUR Deadline Dec. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
Expanding Investment Ecosystems HORIZON-EIE-2026-01-CONNECT-02 Programme: Horizon Europe	Core objective: To strengthen and expand cooperation between innovation players, facilitating the growth and internationalization of innovative companies, particularly deep tech startups, by attracting foreign investment and expanding market access within the EU and Associated Countries. Target recipients: Consortia primarily consisting of business acceleration service providers, investor networks/clubs, and innovation hubs. Indirectly targets startups and scaleups seeking later-stage funding and international expansion. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC' or 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC': SECTOR-AGNOSTIC, but with a strong focus on deep tech and solutions addressing key societal challenges (green, digital, social transitions, food security, healthcare, circularity). Geographic scope: All EU Member States and Associated Countries. A key requirement is for the consortium to include entities from both 'moderate'/'emerging' innovator regions and 'strong'/'innovation leader' regions. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Requires a consortium with specific regional innovation performance representation; aims to address challenges related to startup/scaleup internationalization and investment attraction; and focuses on societal 'burning challenges'. Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific topic within the Horizon Europe 'European Innovation Ecosystems' Work Programme. It is a single-stage call for 2026, implying it is part of a recurring programmatic effort.	Funding Up to 1000000.00 EUR Deadline Jan. 20, 2026, midnight	Details
Monitoring and Evaluation of the Societal Readiness Pilot 48345637TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to monitor and evaluate the 'Societal Readiness' pilot actions, which are being implemented across eight specific topics within the Horizon Europe Cluster 5 work programme 2025 (Climate, Energy, Mobility). The core objective is to learn from these pilot experiences, identify challenges and successes, and provide sound recommendations to the European Commission for improving and potentially widening the use of the Societal Readiness approach in future EU-funded research and innovation (R&I) projects. The grant focuses on policy evaluation and the integration of social sciences and humanities (SSH) into scientific and technological projects. Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: The target recipients are likely research organizations, universities, consultancies, or consortia with strong expertise in social sciences and humanities (SSH), R&I project evaluation, and policy analysis. No specific size is mandated, but the scope implies organizations with significant capacity. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC. Geographic scope and any location requirements: Open to legal entities from EU Member States and Associated Countries. Eligible countries are defined in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Expertise in SSH and R&I evaluation, experience with EU projects, capacity for organizing workshops, and developing web platforms. Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific evaluation project for existing pilots. While the evaluation itself is one-time for these pilots, the action is expected to 'initiate similar monitoring activities' for future Horizon Europe work programmes if operational phases overlap. It is part of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme (2021-2027), specifically under Cluster 5 (Climate, Energy, Mobility).	Funding Up to 1500000.00 EUR Deadline Jan. 20, 2026, midnight	Details
Space-based ISR constellation EDF-2025-DA-SPACE-SBISR Programme: European Defence Fund (EDF)	Develop a European Space-based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capability. Achieve this by creating an affordable constellation of multi-sensor small satellites and associated ground segments. Target recipient type: Legal entities, including SMEs and mid-caps, from EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries. Target size: All sizes, with specific incentives for SMEs and mid-caps. SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Defence and Space. Geographic scope: EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on space-based ISR, collaborative defence projects, entities from eligible countries, and mandatory consortium participation. Grant frequency and program context: This is an annual call under the European Defence Fund (EDF), part of the 2025 Work Programme for Development Actions.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Oct. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
Demonstration of thermal energy storage solutions for solar thermal plants and systems HORIZON-CL5-2026-02-D3-05 Programme: Horizon Europe	Grant Purpose and Target Core objective: Demonstrate innovative thermal energy storage solutions for solar thermal plants and systems to significantly reduce costs, improve dispatchability, and support the broader clean energy transition. Target recipient type and size: Technology providers, innovators, and research organizations, typically involved in consortia. Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Energy, Solar Thermal) Geographic scope: Organisations from EU Member States and countries associated to Horizon Europe. Funding provisions may exist for certain non-EU/non-Associated Countries. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on late-stage demonstration of thermal energy storage (TES) for solar applications (CSP, solar thermal heat/cold), aiming for substantial improvements in performance, cost, and lifespan. Projects must include a clear 'go/no-go' milestone for demonstration, including detailed engineering and permit acquisition. Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific topic under the Horizon Europe Cluster 5 'Climate, Energy and Mobility' Work Programme 2025, suggesting a recurring thematic focus within the broader Horizon Europe framework.	Funding Up to 7500000.00 EUR Deadline Feb. 17, 2026, midnight	Details
New CO2 capture technologies HORIZON-CL5-2026-02-D3-24 Programme: Horizon Europe	Grant Purpose and Target Core Objective: Develop new and emerging CO2 capture technologies that lead to reduced overall capture costs and the lowest possible negative environmental impact, including water usage. Target Recipient Type and Size: Open to a broad range of entities capable of conducting research and innovation, including research organizations, universities, and companies (e.g., startups, SMEs, enterprises). SECTOR-SPECIFIC Geographic Scope: Primarily targets entities from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. Non-EU/non-associated countries may be eligible if specific funding provisions are made. Key Filtering Criteria for Initial Screening: Focus on CO2 capture technology development (either point-source or direct air capture). Emphasis on cost reduction and minimizing negative environmental impacts. Projects should clearly state whether they address point sources or direct air capture. Grant Frequency: Part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, indicating it is part of a recurring funding scheme, although this specific call has a defined single deadline.	Funding Up to 6000000.00 EUR Deadline Feb. 17, 2026, midnight	Details
Innovative solutions for a generative AI-powered digital spine of the EU energy system 48346111TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	The core objective of this grant is to develop and pilot innovative generative AI solutions that create a 'digital spine' for the EU energy system. This aims to significantly enhance the digitalization, decarbonization, reliability, and energy efficiency of the entire system. - Target recipients: This grant targets a broad range of organisations active in the energy sector, including energy service companies, aggregators, digital infrastructure providers, system integrators, energy asset manufacturers, energy communities, and active consumers. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Energy, Technology - Geographic scope: Projects are required to demonstrate their solutions across at least three EU Member States and/or associated countries. - Key filtering criteria: Proposals must focus on practical, demonstrable applications of generative AI within the energy sector, particularly for piloting and deploying close-to-market solutions that foster multi-country collaboration. - Grant frequency: This is a specific call within the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, indicating recurring funding opportunities within the broader Horizon Europe framework. - Program context: This grant falls under Horizon Europe, Cluster 5, and directly supports the EU's Green Deal objectives by leveraging advanced digital technologies.	Funding Up to 8000000.00 EUR Deadline Feb. 17, 2026, midnight	Details
THE HUBS 11167COMPETITIVE_CALLen Programme: Live Style Europe III (LSE III)	The core objective of 'THE HUBS' grant is to empower the European live music sector by fostering collaborative peer-learning groups among Live DMA members. These groups will address shared challenges, exchange expertise, and develop concrete, scalable solutions for the benefit of the entire network. - Target Recipient Type and Size: Live DMA members, specifically national or regional live music associations. Applicants must form consortia of 2 or more members. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC or SECTOR-AGNOSTIC: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (live music sector). - Geographic Scope: Europe, focused on strengthening transnational cooperation among Live DMA members. - Key Filtering Criteria: Applicants must be Live DMA members, be national or regional live music associations, and apply as a consortium of 2 or more members. - Grant Frequency: This is a specific call within the ongoing Live Style Europe III program. - Program Context: Part of the Live Style Europe III (LSE III) program, which aims to strengthen the Live DMA network and empower the live music sector.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Nov. 15, 2025, 11 p.m.	Details
Advancing AI-readiness and Machine-Actionability in the EOSC Ecosystem HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01-EOSC-03 Programme: Horizon Europe, Research Infrastructures 2025	This grant aims to advance the AI-readiness and machine-actionability of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) ecosystem. It targets organizations involved in research and innovation, focusing on developing and integrating AI/ML solutions within scientific research infrastructures and digital platforms. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on scientific research, digital infrastructure, and artificial intelligence. The geographic scope includes EU Member States and countries associated with the Horizon Europe Framework Programme. The grant is part of the Horizon Europe Research Infrastructures 2025 call, indicating it is part of a recurring program within the broader Horizon Europe framework.	Funding Up to 15000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
Open topic for role of the human factor for the resilience of critical infrastructures 48339403TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	The core objective of this grant is to enhance the resilience of critical infrastructures by developing solutions that specifically address the role of the human factor. This includes improving preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities related to human-dependent aspects of critical infrastructure. - Target recipients: Entities involved in critical infrastructure operations, resilience, civil protection, law enforcement, and private security companies. - SECTOR-AGNOSTIC but specifically focused on critical infrastructure across various sectors. - Geographic scope: EU Member States and Associated Countries. - Key filtering criteria for initial screening: Project must focus on the human factor in critical infrastructure resilience, involve a mandatory consortium of at least three specific practitioner types from three different EU Member States or Associated Countries. - Grant frequency: This is an open topic within the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, an ongoing program, with this specific call occurring in 2025.	Funding Up to 3500000.00 EUR Deadline Nov. 12, 2025, midnight	Details
Support to the secretariat for the Alliance on Processors and Semiconductor Technologies 48152640TOPICSen Programme: Digital Europe Programme	GRANT PURPOSE AND TARGET Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: To provide comprehensive support to the secretariat of the Industrial Alliance on Processors and Semiconductor Technologies, strengthening Europe's capacities and sovereignty in these critical areas. Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: The grant targets an organization capable of acting as the Secretariat for a multi-stakeholder industrial alliance. Organizational size is not explicitly defined, but it must possess the capacity to manage and coordinate extensive support services for a European-wide initiative. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC Geographic scope and any location requirements: European scope. Eligible countries are detailed in Section 6 of the call document (not provided here), typically encompassing EU Member States and Associated Countries. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on the semiconductor and processor technology sectors. Demonstrated capability to manage and provide secretariat services for a large-scale industrial alliance. Alignment with European digital sovereignty and competitiveness goals. Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific funding opportunity under the DIGITAL-2025-AI-08 call, part of the broader Digital Europe Programme (2021-2027). It is a 'Coordination and Support Action' (CSA) for a specific industrial alliance.	Funding Up to 1000000.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 2, 2025, midnight	Details
Innovatiesteun bij Europese samenwerking (thematisch) VLAIO Innovatiesteun (Thematisch) Programme: VLAIO Innovatiesteun	This grant, 'Innovatiesteun bij Europese samenwerking (thematisch)', provides financial support from VLAIO to Flemish businesses and knowledge institutions. Its core objective is to facilitate and co-fund their participation in thematic international research, development, and innovation projects within various European partnerships. - Target recipients: Flemish businesses (SMEs and large enterprises) and knowledge institutions. - Geographic scope: Flanders, Belgium for the applicant, collaborating with international partners from participating countries in the respective European partnerships. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: This grant framework is sector-specific, as it supports participation in various thematic European partnerships that cover diverse industries. - Key filtering criteria: Applicant must be a Flemish entity, willing to engage in international R&D collaboration, and the project must align with a specific thematic European R&D partnership. - Grant frequency: Ongoing, supporting recurring calls launched by the various European partnerships.	Funding Up to 30000.00 EUR Deadline Nov. 14, 2025, midnight	Details
Digital Ship and Naval Combat Cloud EDF-2025-DA-NAVAL-DSNCC-STEP Programme: European Defence Fund (EDF)	This grant aims to revolutionize naval operations by fostering the design, prototyping, and testing of a digital platform and a multidomain naval combat cloud. The core objective is to enhance the speed of naval operations, improve interoperability, and ensure the strategic autonomy of European naval capabilities. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focused on defense and naval technology, targeting entities that can develop advanced digital solutions for naval forces within EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Oct. 16, 2025, midnight	Details

Open topic on secured and facilitated crossing of external borders

HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-BM-02

Programme: Horizon Europe Programme - Civil Security for Society

GRANT PURPOSE AND TARGET

Core objective: To improve the border crossing experience for travellers and border authorities' staff, maintaining security, monitoring movements, reducing illegal movements, and protecting fundamental rights at EU external borders.
Target recipient types: Public entities such as Border or Coast Guard Authorities, Police, Customs Authorities. Also, organizations developing relevant innovative solutions (e.g., technology providers, research institutions).
SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Civil Security for Society, specifically focusing on border management and security.
Geographic scope: Solutions are intended for use at EU external borders. Beneficiary organizations must be from EU Member States or Associated Countries.
Key filtering criteria: Projects must address secured and facilitated external border crossings, involve at least two Border or Coast Guard Authorities as beneficiaries, and offer innovative or disruptive solutions in security and border management.
Grant frequency: This is a specific topic within the annual Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, part of a recurring framework.

Funding

Up to 3000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Nov. 12, 2025, midnight

Details

Substances of concern and emerging pollutants from bio-based industries and products: mapping and replacement

HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01-two-stage

Programme: Horizon Europe

The core objective of this grant is to develop and deploy safe and sustainable bio-based solutions. It aims to identify, track, and replace hazardous substances and emerging pollutants released from bio-based industries and products, thereby contributing to the de-fossilization and climate neutrality of EU industrial systems. - Target recipient type: Organizations active in bio-based value chains, including research centers, industries, public administrations, and those involved in agriculture and food and drink sectors. - Target recipient size: Not explicitly defined, but projects are expected to involve multi-actor consortia. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: This grant is highly specific to the bio-based industries, environmental protection, and related sectors like agriculture. - Geographic scope: Organizations from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries are eligible. International cooperation is encouraged. - Key filtering criteria for initial screening: Businesses or research entities focused on developing bio-based alternatives, hazardous substance reduction, circular economy principles, and sustainable industrial processes. - Grant frequency: This is part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, suggesting recurring opportunities within the program context. - Program context: Horizon Europe, Cluster 6 'Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment', specifically under Destination 'Clean environment and zero pollution'.

Funding

Up to 5000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Feb. 18, 2026, midnight

Details

TALTECH MERIT Project Excellence Scholarship Award

10821COMPETITIVE_CALLen

Programme: MERIT Project

The 'TALTECH MERIT Project Excellence Scholarship Award' aims to support and recognize students who demonstrate excellent academic results within the 'Industrial Engineering and Management' master's degree program at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech). This scholarship helps outstanding students pursue their studies. - Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: To provide financial support and recognition to high-achieving master's students in a specific engineering program at TalTech. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Individual students enrolled in the MARM master's program at TalTech. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Higher Education, Industrial Engineering and Management). - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Applicants must be citizens of the European Union (EU) and be studying at TalTech in Estonia. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: EU citizenship, enrollment in the specific MARM master's program at TalTech, full-time student status, and meeting academic performance thresholds. - Grant frequency and program context: This scholarship is awarded twice per academic year (September and February) and is part of the MERIT project, which is co-funded by the European Union under grant agreement No. 101083531.

Funding

Up to 1500.00 EUR

Deadline

Feb. 28, 2026, 10:59 p.m.

Details

Revision Applications for Incorporation of Novel NCI-Supported Technology to Accelerate Cancer Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

RFA-CA-25-005

Programme: National Cancer Institute (NCI) - Innovative Molecular Analysis Technologies (IMAT) program

Core Objective: To encourage revision applications from currently funded NCI R01 research projects to incorporate novel NCI-supported technologies, thereby expanding upon original research questions and accelerating progress in cancer research.
Target Recipient Type and Size: Currently funded NCI R01 research projects, which can originate from a wide range of organizations including Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofits, For-Profit Organizations (including Small Businesses), Local Governments, Federal Governments, and other entities. Organizational size is not specified by employee count.
Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic Scope: Worldwide, as non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) are eligible to apply.
Key Filtering Criteria: Applicants must be existing NCI R01 awardees with at least one year remaining on their parent grant. The proposed revision must integrate a new technical approach or device developed through the NCI Innovative Molecular Analysis Technologies (IMAT) program and not be commercially available or developed by the parent R01's PI.
Grant Frequency and Program Context: This is a reissue of a previous funding opportunity (RFA-CA-24-012), indicating a recurring nature within the NCI IMAT program, which aims to promote interdisciplinary collaboration in developing innovative tools for cancer research.

Funding

Up to 300000.00 USD

Deadline

Oct. 3, 2025, 5 p.m.

Details

Akcelerator Innowacji Przemysłowych INDUSTRYLAB III

INDUSTRYLAB III

Programme: PARP

Akcelerator Innowacji Przemysłowych INDUSTRYLAB III aims to provide comprehensive support, including financial (grants up to 400,000 PLN), HR, technical, and technological assistance, to help eligible businesses implement and/or commercialize their innovative projects. The program targets startups, micro and small enterprises. It is a SECTOR-AGNOSTIC program, offering various acceleration paths including a sector-agnostic option. Project implementation and applicant location are in Poland, but the territorial scope of projects can extend internationally.

Funding

Up to 400000.00 PLN

Deadline

Feb. 1, 2026, 10:59 p.m.

Details

Interregional Innovation Investments Strand 2a

I3-2025-INV2a

Programme: I3 Instrument

The core objective of this grant is to support interregional innovation investments by providing financial and advisory support to consortia of innovation actors. It aims to bring innovations to a more mature level, ready for scale-up and commercialisation, with a strong focus on reducing the innovation divide in Europe by integrating less developed and transition regions into European value chains.

This grant targets consortia of innovation actors from the quadruple helix ecosystems (including academia, industry, public sector, and civil society).
Companies are expected to be in the lead for business investment cases.
This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, with projects required to address one of three thematic priorities: Digital transition, Green transition, or Smart manufacturing.
The geographic scope is interregional within the European Union, specifically promoting cooperation between less developed, transition, and more developed regions.
Key filtering criteria include the requirement for interregional cooperation, focus on specified thematic areas, and a minimum Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6.
This funding opportunity is part of the recurring I3 Instrument programme, which falls under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) regulation (2021-2027 work programme).

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Nov. 13, 2025, midnight

Details

Increasing environmental resilience through a better knowledge and management of the soil-water nexus

48270613TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

Primary objective: Improve environmental resilience by enhancing knowledge and management of soil-water interactions, specifically to mitigate risks from extreme events like droughts, wildfires, and floods.
Target recipients: Research organizations, universities, businesses (SME, Enterprise), NGOs, public bodies, and individuals forming multi-actor consortia with a mix of scientific and practical knowledge.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Environment, Agriculture, Land Management, Research.
Geographic scope: EU Member States and Associated Countries, covering diverse pedoclimatic areas and land uses.
Key filtering criteria: Focus on soil-water nexus, environmental resilience, multi-actor approach, and ability to contribute to EU Soil Mission objectives.
Grant frequency: Recurring within the Horizon Europe 'A Soil Deal for Europe' Mission framework (annual work programmes).

Funding

Up to 6000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 30, 2025, midnight

Details

EIC Accelerator 2025 - Short application

HORIZON-EIC-2025-ACCELERATOR-01

Programme: Horizon Europe

The EIC Accelerator supports businesses, primarily small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups, to scale up high-impact innovations, particularly 'deep tech' solutions. - Core Objective: Enable the scale-up of breakthrough technologies with market-creating or disruptive potential, especially those requiring significant long-term funding ('patient capital') and attracting co-investment. - Target Recipient Type & Size: Single companies classified as SMEs or small mid-caps (up to 499 employees), or natural persons/legal entities intending to establish such companies. - Designation: SECTOR-AGNOSTIC (EIC Accelerator Open) or SECTOR-SPECIFIC (EIC Accelerator Challenges in predefined areas like advanced materials, biotech for food, Generative AI, in-space servicing, and future mobility). - Geographic Scope: Companies established in EU Member States or Associated Countries. - Key Filtering Criteria: Innovations at TRL 5 or higher, deep tech, high-risk/high-gain, significant funding needs that attract follow-on private investment. - Grant Frequency: Continuous submission for short proposals, with fixed cut-off dates for full proposal evaluations (multiple rounds per year, recurring annually).

Funding

Up to 10000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Dec. 18, 2025, midnight

Details

Expanding Investment Ecosystems

HORIZON-EIE-2026-01-CONNECT-02

Programme: Horizon Europe

Core objective: To strengthen and expand cooperation between innovation players, facilitating the growth and internationalization of innovative companies, particularly deep tech startups, by attracting foreign investment and expanding market access within the EU and Associated Countries.
Target recipients: Consortia primarily consisting of business acceleration service providers, investor networks/clubs, and innovation hubs. Indirectly targets startups and scaleups seeking later-stage funding and international expansion.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC' or 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC': SECTOR-AGNOSTIC, but with a strong focus on deep tech and solutions addressing key societal challenges (green, digital, social transitions, food security, healthcare, circularity).
Geographic scope: All EU Member States and Associated Countries. A key requirement is for the consortium to include entities from both 'moderate'/'emerging' innovator regions and 'strong'/'innovation leader' regions.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Requires a consortium with specific regional innovation performance representation; aims to address challenges related to startup/scaleup internationalization and investment attraction; and focuses on societal 'burning challenges'.
Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific topic within the Horizon Europe 'European Innovation Ecosystems' Work Programme. It is a single-stage call for 2026, implying it is part of a recurring programmatic effort.

Funding

Up to 1000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Jan. 20, 2026, midnight

Details

Monitoring and Evaluation of the Societal Readiness Pilot

48345637TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to monitor and evaluate the 'Societal Readiness' pilot actions, which are being implemented across eight specific topics within the Horizon Europe Cluster 5 work programme 2025 (Climate, Energy, Mobility). The core objective is to learn from these pilot experiences, identify challenges and successes, and provide sound recommendations to the European Commission for improving and potentially widening the use of the Societal Readiness approach in future EU-funded research and innovation (R&I) projects. The grant focuses on policy evaluation and the integration of social sciences and humanities (SSH) into scientific and technological projects.

Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: The target recipients are likely research organizations, universities, consultancies, or consortia with strong expertise in social sciences and humanities (SSH), R&I project evaluation, and policy analysis. No specific size is mandated, but the scope implies organizations with significant capacity.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC.
Geographic scope and any location requirements: Open to legal entities from EU Member States and Associated Countries. Eligible countries are defined in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Expertise in SSH and R&I evaluation, experience with EU projects, capacity for organizing workshops, and developing web platforms.
Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific evaluation project for existing pilots. While the evaluation itself is one-time for these pilots, the action is expected to 'initiate similar monitoring activities' for future Horizon Europe work programmes if operational phases overlap. It is part of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme (2021-2027), specifically under Cluster 5 (Climate, Energy, Mobility).

Funding

Up to 1500000.00 EUR

Deadline

Jan. 20, 2026, midnight

Details

Space-based ISR constellation

EDF-2025-DA-SPACE-SBISR

Programme: European Defence Fund (EDF)

Develop a European Space-based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capability.
Achieve this by creating an affordable constellation of multi-sensor small satellites and associated ground segments.
Target recipient type: Legal entities, including SMEs and mid-caps, from EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries.
Target size: All sizes, with specific incentives for SMEs and mid-caps.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Defence and Space.
Geographic scope: EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on space-based ISR, collaborative defence projects, entities from eligible countries, and mandatory consortium participation.
Grant frequency and program context: This is an annual call under the European Defence Fund (EDF), part of the 2025 Work Programme for Development Actions.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Oct. 16, 2025, midnight

Details

Demonstration of thermal energy storage solutions for solar thermal plants and systems

HORIZON-CL5-2026-02-D3-05

Programme: Horizon Europe

Grant Purpose and Target

Core objective: Demonstrate innovative thermal energy storage solutions for solar thermal plants and systems to significantly reduce costs, improve dispatchability, and support the broader clean energy transition.
Target recipient type and size: Technology providers, innovators, and research organizations, typically involved in consortia.
Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Energy, Solar Thermal)
Geographic scope: Organisations from EU Member States and countries associated to Horizon Europe. Funding provisions may exist for certain non-EU/non-Associated Countries.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on late-stage demonstration of thermal energy storage (TES) for solar applications (CSP, solar thermal heat/cold), aiming for substantial improvements in performance, cost, and lifespan. Projects must include a clear 'go/no-go' milestone for demonstration, including detailed engineering and permit acquisition.
Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific topic under the Horizon Europe Cluster 5 'Climate, Energy and Mobility' Work Programme 2025, suggesting a recurring thematic focus within the broader Horizon Europe framework.

Funding

Up to 7500000.00 EUR

Deadline

Feb. 17, 2026, midnight

Details

New CO2 capture technologies

HORIZON-CL5-2026-02-D3-24

Programme: Horizon Europe

Grant Purpose and Target

Core Objective: Develop new and emerging CO2 capture technologies that lead to reduced overall capture costs and the lowest possible negative environmental impact, including water usage.
Target Recipient Type and Size: Open to a broad range of entities capable of conducting research and innovation, including research organizations, universities, and companies (e.g., startups, SMEs, enterprises).
SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic Scope: Primarily targets entities from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. Non-EU/non-associated countries may be eligible if specific funding provisions are made.
Key Filtering Criteria for Initial Screening:
- Focus on CO2 capture technology development (either point-source or direct air capture).
- Emphasis on cost reduction and minimizing negative environmental impacts.
- Projects should clearly state whether they address point sources or direct air capture.
Grant Frequency: Part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, indicating it is part of a recurring funding scheme, although this specific call has a defined single deadline.

Funding

Up to 6000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Feb. 17, 2026, midnight

Details

Innovative solutions for a generative AI-powered digital spine of the EU energy system

48346111TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

The core objective of this grant is to develop and pilot innovative generative AI solutions that create a 'digital spine' for the EU energy system. This aims to significantly enhance the digitalization, decarbonization, reliability, and energy efficiency of the entire system. - Target recipients: This grant targets a broad range of organisations active in the energy sector, including energy service companies, aggregators, digital infrastructure providers, system integrators, energy asset manufacturers, energy communities, and active consumers. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Energy, Technology - Geographic scope: Projects are required to demonstrate their solutions across at least three EU Member States and/or associated countries. - Key filtering criteria: Proposals must focus on practical, demonstrable applications of generative AI within the energy sector, particularly for piloting and deploying close-to-market solutions that foster multi-country collaboration. - Grant frequency: This is a specific call within the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, indicating recurring funding opportunities within the broader Horizon Europe framework. - Program context: This grant falls under Horizon Europe, Cluster 5, and directly supports the EU's Green Deal objectives by leveraging advanced digital technologies.

Funding

Up to 8000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Feb. 17, 2026, midnight

Details

THE HUBS

11167COMPETITIVE_CALLen

Programme: Live Style Europe III (LSE III)

The core objective of 'THE HUBS' grant is to empower the European live music sector by fostering collaborative peer-learning groups among Live DMA members. These groups will address shared challenges, exchange expertise, and develop concrete, scalable solutions for the benefit of the entire network. - Target Recipient Type and Size: Live DMA members, specifically national or regional live music associations. Applicants must form consortia of 2 or more members. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC or SECTOR-AGNOSTIC: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (live music sector). - Geographic Scope: Europe, focused on strengthening transnational cooperation among Live DMA members. - Key Filtering Criteria: Applicants must be Live DMA members, be national or regional live music associations, and apply as a consortium of 2 or more members. - Grant Frequency: This is a specific call within the ongoing Live Style Europe III program. - Program Context: Part of the Live Style Europe III (LSE III) program, which aims to strengthen the Live DMA network and empower the live music sector.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Nov. 15, 2025, 11 p.m.

Details

Advancing AI-readiness and Machine-Actionability in the EOSC Ecosystem

HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01-EOSC-03

Programme: Horizon Europe, Research Infrastructures 2025

This grant aims to advance the AI-readiness and machine-actionability of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) ecosystem.
It targets organizations involved in research and innovation, focusing on developing and integrating AI/ML solutions within scientific research infrastructures and digital platforms.
This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on scientific research, digital infrastructure, and artificial intelligence.
The geographic scope includes EU Member States and countries associated with the Horizon Europe Framework Programme.
The grant is part of the Horizon Europe Research Infrastructures 2025 call, indicating it is part of a recurring program within the broader Horizon Europe framework.

Funding

Up to 15000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

Details

Open topic for role of the human factor for the resilience of critical infrastructures

48339403TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

The core objective of this grant is to enhance the resilience of critical infrastructures by developing solutions that specifically address the role of the human factor. This includes improving preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities related to human-dependent aspects of critical infrastructure. - Target recipients: Entities involved in critical infrastructure operations, resilience, civil protection, law enforcement, and private security companies. - SECTOR-AGNOSTIC but specifically focused on critical infrastructure across various sectors. - Geographic scope: EU Member States and Associated Countries. - Key filtering criteria for initial screening: Project must focus on the human factor in critical infrastructure resilience, involve a mandatory consortium of at least three specific practitioner types from three different EU Member States or Associated Countries. - Grant frequency: This is an open topic within the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, an ongoing program, with this specific call occurring in 2025.

Funding

Up to 3500000.00 EUR

Deadline

Nov. 12, 2025, midnight

Details

Support to the secretariat for the Alliance on Processors and Semiconductor Technologies

48152640TOPICSen

Programme: Digital Europe Programme

GRANT PURPOSE AND TARGET

Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: To provide comprehensive support to the secretariat of the Industrial Alliance on Processors and Semiconductor Technologies, strengthening Europe's capacities and sovereignty in these critical areas.
Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: The grant targets an organization capable of acting as the Secretariat for a multi-stakeholder industrial alliance. Organizational size is not explicitly defined, but it must possess the capacity to manage and coordinate extensive support services for a European-wide initiative.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic scope and any location requirements: European scope. Eligible countries are detailed in Section 6 of the call document (not provided here), typically encompassing EU Member States and Associated Countries.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening:
- Focus on the semiconductor and processor technology sectors.
- Demonstrated capability to manage and provide secretariat services for a large-scale industrial alliance.
- Alignment with European digital sovereignty and competitiveness goals.
Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific funding opportunity under the DIGITAL-2025-AI-08 call, part of the broader Digital Europe Programme (2021-2027). It is a 'Coordination and Support Action' (CSA) for a specific industrial alliance.