Grants8

Grant Information	Key Details	Eligibility & Funding
Supporting regions and local authorities in assessing climate risks 48334956TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to support the development and mainstreaming of an improved framework and toolbox for climate risk assessment. It also provides financial support (cascade funding) to at least 50 regional and local authorities for conducting comprehensive climate risk assessments and developing adaptation plans. Target recipient types for the main grant are organizations capable of conducting advanced research and innovation, managing complex projects, and implementing cascade funding mechanisms. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focused on environmental resilience and climate adaptation. Geographic scope covers EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Key filtering criteria include expertise in climate risk assessment, digital tool development, and experience with cascade funding to regional/local authorities. The grant is part of the Horizon Europe Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change, indicating a programmatic context with potential for future iterations.	Funding Up to 17650000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 24, 2025, midnight	Details
Privacy-preserving human-AI dialogue systems – Organisation of a technological challenge EDF-2025-LS-RA-CHALLENGE-DIGIT-HAIDO Programme: European Defence Fund (EDF)	This grant aims to support the organisation of a technological challenge focused on human-AI dialogue systems. The main goal is to set up a testing environment and orchestrate evaluation campaigns for privacy-preserving AI systems that can handle classified defence information and justify their responses. - Target recipient type: Consortium of legal entities (public or private). - Target recipient size: No explicit size limits for the organising entity, but multi-beneficiary applications are mandatory. SMEs and mid-caps are encouraged to participate in cross-border collaborations. - Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Defence, Artificial Intelligence, Dialogue Systems). - Geographic scope: Organisations established in EU Member States and listed EEA countries. - Key filtering criteria: Focus on setting up and organising a technological challenge for human-AI dialogue systems in defence contexts, mandatory consortium, legal entity status, and establishment in eligible countries. - Grant frequency and context: This is a specific call under the European Defence Fund's annual work programme, part of a broader initiative to foster defence research and technological development through challenges.	Funding Up to 7000000.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 16, 2025, 4 p.m.	Details
Scaling-up nutritional proteins from alternative sources HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-IA-03 Programme: Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking	Core Objective: To scale up the production of nutritional proteins from diverse alternative sources, contributing to sustainable, resilient, and consumer-accepted food systems. Target Recipient Type & Size: This grant targets organizations involved in innovation, research, and development. Given the funding amount and the 'Innovation Action' nature, it is likely intended for consortia comprising enterprises (SMEs and large companies), research organizations, universities, and other relevant entities. SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Food and Drink Processing, Bio-based Products, Bioprocessing Technologies, Nutrition, Agriculture. Geographic Scope & Location Requirements: Open to organizations established in EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Key Filtering Criteria: Proposals must demonstrate innovative processes for protein extraction/production, address nutritional adequacy and safety (toxicological testing), include consumer awareness/acceptance, and ensure resource efficiency and circularity. Focus is on nutritional proteins for food. Grant Frequency & Program Context: This is part of the HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025 call, which operates under the annual Work Programme of the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU). It appears to be a recurring annual funding opportunity.	Funding Up to 7000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
Strengthening the resilience of water systems and water sector to climate and global socio-economic change impacts 48212242TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	Core objective: Strengthen the resilience of water systems and the water sector against impacts from climate change and global socio-economic shifts, while supporting biodiversity protection and restoration. Target recipient type and size: Organizations involved in research, technology development, water management, agriculture, forestry, and policy-making, including universities, public bodies, SMEs, and larger enterprises. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Water, Climate, Environment, Agriculture, Forestry, Technology). Geographic scope and any location requirements: Focus on European regions for demonstrations, with eligibility extending to organizations from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Projects must address water system resilience, climate adaptation/mitigation, adopt interdisciplinary approaches, and involve relevant stakeholders. Grant frequency and program context: Part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, specifically Cluster 6, Destination 'Land, ocean and water for climate action'. This topic is a two-stage call.	Funding Up to 6000000.00 EUR Deadline Feb. 18, 2026, midnight	Details
EIT RawMaterials KAVA CALL 13 - UPSCALING 9141COMPETITIVE_CALLen Programme: EIT RawMaterials	This grant, KAVA Call 13 – Upscaling, is designed to accelerate the launch of promising new technologies, products, and services within the raw materials industry. It specifically targets projects with validated technologies (TRL 5-8) that need further development steps like testing, demonstration, proof of concept, and scaling before reaching market readiness. - Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: To accelerate market-ready innovation in the raw materials sector by funding validated technologies at TRL 5-8. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Consortia (no specific size defined, but requires at least two partners). - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Partners must be from Horizon Europe-eligible countries. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: - Technology Readiness Level (TRL) between 5 and 8. - Consortia must comprise at least two partners from different Horizon Europe-eligible countries. - Consortia must represent at least two sides of the knowledge triangle (education, research, industry/business). - Grant frequency and program context: This is KAVA Call 13, indicating it's part of a recurring series of calls, with multiple cut-off dates for submission.	Funding Up to 2500000.00 EUR Deadline Nov. 28, 2025, noon	Details
Low power Edge AI Chips 47888746TOPICSen Programme: HORIZON EUROPE	Core objective: Develop low-power Edge AI chip prototypes (reaching TRL 6-7) that integrate cutting-edge technologies like non-volatile memories, neuromorphic computing, 3D heterogeneous integration, and photonic connectivity, designed for industrial scaling and ultra-low power consumption. Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Organizations involved in research, development, and industrialization of microelectronics, specifically AI chips and related technologies. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC Geographic scope and any location requirements: Primarily EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. Projects must leverage state-of-the-art infrastructures within the Union, such as the Testing and Experimentation Facility (TEF) for Edge AI hardware (PREVAIL project) and Pilot Lines of the Chips for Europe Initiative. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on low-power Edge AI chips, prototypes at TRL 6-7, industrial scaling potential, and utilization of specific EU infrastructure. Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific call within the HORIZON JU CHIPS program for 2025, part of the broader Horizon Europe framework and the 'Chips for Europe Initiative'. It is likely a one-time topic for this year within the overall program.	Funding Up to 20000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 17, 2025, midnight	Details
National Competence Centres for High Performance Computing DIGITAL-JU-EUROHPC-2025-NCC-01-01 Programme: Digital Europe Programme	This grant aims to strengthen the European High-Performance Computing (HPC) ecosystem by supporting existing National Competence Centres (NCCs) or establishing up to one new NCC in each EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (JU) Participating State. - Core objective: To establish or further develop National Competence Centres (NCCs) for High-Performance Computing (HPC) across EuroHPC JU Participating States. - Target recipient: Organizations or entities capable of hosting and operating a National Competence Centre (NCC) for HPC. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: High-Performance Computing (HPC). - Geographic scope: All EuroHPC JU Participating States. - Key filtering criteria: Must be located in an eligible EuroHPC JU Participating State and capable of developing or enhancing a national HPC competence centre. - Grant frequency: This is a specific call within the broader EuroHPC JU programme.	Funding Up to 20000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 30, 2025, midnight	Details
Implementing co-funded action plans for connected regional innovation valleys HORIZON-EIE-2025-02-CONNECT-02 Programme: Horizon Europe - European Innovation Ecosystems (EIE)	- Core objective: To foster efficient, open, inclusive, and interconnected European innovation ecosystems by implementing co-funded action plans for connected regional innovation valleys across the EU. - Target recipient type: Consortia led by national or regional authorities, collaborating with private sector, research, and innovation actors. - Target size: Not specified by employee count, but involves public authorities and various private actors (SMEs, startups, industry). - SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope: EU Member States and Associated Countries, with specific requirements for regional innovation performance levels (moderate/emerging vs. strong/innovation leader). - Key filtering criteria: Consortium leadership by national/regional authorities, mandatory interregional collaboration, adherence to specific regional innovation levels, and a focus on key EU priorities such as green and digital transitions and deep tech. - Grant frequency: This is a specific topic within the Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programme for European Innovation Ecosystems.	Funding Up to 8000000.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 15, 2025, midnight	Details
ERC STARTING GRANTS 48889649TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	Grant's core objective is to support excellent Principal Investigators (PIs) in starting or having recently started their own independent research team or programme. It aims to foster research independence. - Target Recipient Type: Individual Principal Investigators (researchers) hosted by eligible Host Institutions. - Size: Focuses on individual researchers and their teams, rather than organizational size. - SECTOR-AGNOSTIC: Applications in any field of science are eligible for funding; interdisciplinary proposals are welcomed. - Geographic scope: Research must be carried out in an EU Member State or Associated Country-based Host Institutions. PIs can be of any nationality and reside anywhere in the world at the time of application. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: PI's PhD defense date (2-7 years prior to 01 Jan 2026), demonstrated potential for research independence, and Host Institution located in an eligible country. - Grant frequency: Recurring (part of the ERC Work Programme 2026, suggesting regular calls). - Program context: This is an ERC Starting Grant under the broader Horizon Europe framework.	Funding Up to 3500000.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 14, 2025, midnight	Details
Call for proposals for civil society organisations active on protecting and promoting Union values: call to intermediaries (giving financial support to third parties) 10581COMPETITIVE_CALLen Programme: Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV)	This grant, 'Mission: Possible', provides flexible and unrestricted 'core funding' to strengthen the internal capacity, autonomy, and sustainability of civil society organizations (CSOs) in Bulgaria. The primary target recipients are non-profit civil society organizations. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on organizations working on human rights, gender equality, EU values, democracy, and support for vulnerable groups. The geographic scope is limited to organizations registered and operating in Bulgaria. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include being a Bulgarian non-profit, having a primary mission focused on women's, girls', LGBTQI+, and other vulnerable groups' rights, promoting EU values, and applying an integrated gender and non-discrimination approach. This is a recurring grant program, part of the 'Building an Inclusive Resilient Democratic Society in Bulgaria 2' (BIRDS in BG 2) project, under the European Commission's Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) program.	Funding Up to 60000.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 13, 2025, 11:59 p.m.	Details
Starterspakket internationalisering: subsidie van FIT Starterspakket internationalisering: subsidie van FIT Programme: Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT)	To provide a one-time fixed premium to innovative Flemish SMEs and non-profits with economic activity. This subsidy helps these organizations implement a well-founded business and export plan, marking their initial steps into internationalization. - Target recipient type and size: Innovative SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and non-profits (vzw's) with economic activity, conforming to the European SME definition. - SECTOR-AGNOSTIC but with specific exclusions. - Geographic scope: Companies must have an operating seat in the Flemish Region (Belgium). The project activities themselves are focused on international markets. - Key filtering criteria for initial screening: Innovative, SME, never received prior FIT subsidy, based in Flanders, not in excluded sectors/legal statuses, and focused on export development. - Grant frequency: Recurring (four times per year). Specific call periods apply. - Program context: This grant is part of Flanders Investment & Trade's comprehensive support for international entrepreneurship.	Funding Up to 9000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 30, 2025, 11:59 p.m.	Details
Call for proposals to prevent and combat gender-based violence and violence against children: call to intermediaries (giving financial support to third-party civil society organisations) 9064COMPETITIVE_CALLen Programme: CERV-2023-DAPHNE	This grant, 'Connecting Spheres', aims to strengthen Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to prevent and respond effectively to gender-based violence (GBV), particularly against LGBTQIA+ people. It supports direct service implementation for survivors, training, awareness-raising, and advocacy. The primary objective is to promote a more equal society where LGBTQIA+ people can live free from violence. Target recipients are small-medium Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on social development, gender equality, and human rights. The geographic scope primarily targets organisations with registered offices and operational capacity in Italy (for Streams 1 and 2), with an aim to scale up impact at a European level through the involvement of organisations from other CERV eligible countries (for Stream 3). Key filtering criteria include being a CSO, having relevant experience in GBV prevention/response or LGBTQIA+ rights, and meeting specific size (income) and legal establishment requirements. This grant operates on a recurring basis, with multiple application deadlines throughout the year.	Funding Up to 60000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 30, 2025, 11:59 p.m.	Details
Transition to post-quantum Public Key Infrastructures DIGITAL-ECCC-2025-DEPLOY-CYBER-08-PUBLICPQC Programme: Digital Europe Programme - Strengthening the Cybersecurity Ecosystem	Core objective: Facilitate the secure transition to post-quantum Public Key Infrastructures (PKIs) by integrating new cryptographic algorithms and developing efficient migration strategies for strong business continuity. - Target recipients: Actors across the PKI ecosystem, including Certificate Authorities (CAs), intermediate CAs, researchers, end-users in various domains, and technology vendors. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant. - Geographic scope: EU Member States, Iceland, and Norway. - Key filtering criteria: Focus on post-quantum cryptography in PKIs, cybersecurity expertise, and willingness to participate in a consortium. - Grant frequency: Part of a recurring call series (DIGITAL-ECCC-2025-DEPLOY-CYBER-08).	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Oct. 7, 2025, midnight	Details
Dedicated action to reinforcing hospitals and healthcare providers DIGITAL-ECCC-2025-DEPLOY-CYBER-08-CYBERHEALTH Programme: Digital Europe Programme	This grant aims to strengthen the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers across Europe. Its core objective is to enhance their ability to detect, monitor, and respond effectively to cyber threats, especially ransomware, thereby improving the overall resilience of the European healthcare system. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: The grant targets hospitals, healthcare providers, regional and/or national cluster associations of these entities, and cybersecurity service providers. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC focusing on Healthcare and Cybersecurity. - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Projects must cover the European Union, with pilot demonstrations conducted in at least two different Member States. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Businesses or organizations involved in healthcare provision or cybersecurity solutions, capable of collaborative projects (consortia) within the EU, with a focus on improving healthcare cyber resilience. - Grant frequency and program context: This specific call for 'DIGITAL-ECCC-2025-DEPLOY-CYBER-08-CYBERHEALTH' is part of the broader Digital Europe Programme (2021-2027). While this particular topic is currently open for a single submission round, it is embedded within an ongoing multi-annual program.	Funding Up to 0.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 7, 2025, midnight	Details
In-Depth Phenotyping and Research Using IMPC-Generated Knockout Mouse Strains Exhibiting Embryonic or Perinatal Lethality or Subviability (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) PAR-25-140 Programme: National Institutes of Health (NIH) - R01 Research Project Grant	The core objective of this grant is to encourage in-depth phenotyping and hypothesis-driven research using specific IMPC-generated knockout mouse strains. The focus is on strains exhibiting embryonic or perinatal lethality or subviability, serving as models for human diseases like structural birth defects, fertility issues, and placental defects. - Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: To facilitate comprehensive study of IMPC-generated knockout mouse strains that are embryonically or perinatally lethal, or subviable, to advance understanding of gene function in human health and disease. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Research institutions of all sizes, including universities, non-profits, for-profit organizations (small and large businesses), and various government entities. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC. - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Global scope; open to U.S. and non-U.S. (foreign) organizations and components of U.S. organizations. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Must involve IMPC/KOMP2-generated knockout mouse strains. Clinical trials are explicitly not allowed. Research should focus on developmental biology, genetics, and mechanisms of lethality or subviability. - Grant frequency and program context: This is a reissue (re-evaluation/update of PAR-23-074) of an existing funding opportunity, indicating it is a recurring program. It is part of the ongoing NIH Knockout Mouse Phenotyping Program (KOMP2) and the broader International Mouse Phenotyping Consortium (IMPC) initiative.	Funding Up to 499999.00 USD Deadline Nov. 5, 2025, 10 p.m.	Details
Advanced Development and Validation of Emerging Molecular and Cellular Analysis Technologies for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research RFA-CA-25-002 Programme: Innovative Molecular Analysis Technologies (IMAT) Program	The core objective of this grant is to support the advanced development and rigorous validation of novel molecular and cellular analysis technologies for cancer research. - It targets organizations (academic, non-profit, for-profit, governmental) capable of conducting high-level research. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused exclusively on cancer research and related technology development. - Geographic scope includes the U.S. and Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities. - Key filtering criteria: Focus on technology development (not hypothesis-driven biology), preliminary data showing feasibility, and the potential for transformative impact on cancer research. - This is a recurring grant opportunity, being a reissue within the long-standing Innovative Molecular Analysis Technologies (IMAT) Program.	Funding Up to 300000.00 USD Deadline Oct. 3, 2025, 5 p.m.	Details
Non-thematic research actions targeting disruptive technologies for defence EDF-2025-LS-RA-DIS-NT Programme: European Defence Fund (EDF)	- - The core objective of this grant is to lay the foundations for radically new future technologies with disruptive impact, aiming to achieve radical technological superiority in the defence sector. - It targets high-tech SMEs, large companies, universities, and research and technology organizations, as well as individual excellent researchers. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, exclusively focused on defence applications. - Geographic scope: Eligible countries are defined in the call document (section 6), which is not provided in the current materials. Applicants must consult the full call document for specific country eligibility. - Key filtering criteria include a focus on disruptive, high-risk/high-impact research with a radical vision and novel scientific/technological breakthroughs for defence. Proposals advancing well-established technological paradigms or basic research without clear defence objectives will be excluded. - The grant is a specific topic within the broader European Defence Fund (EDF) 2021-2027 programme, indicating it's part of a recurring funding scheme.	Funding Up to 0.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
Operational digital platforms – Works CEF-DIG-2025-PLATFORMS-WORKS Programme: Connecting Europe Facility-Digital Work Programme (2024-2027)	Grant Purpose and Target Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: To support EU environmental and energy targets, improve EU industry competitiveness, and address the energy crisis by providing technologies and connectivity for a cyber-secure Internet of Energy and an optimized transport system, specifically through the deployment of cross-border digital infrastructure. Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Target recipients are primarily organizations involved in the energy, mobility/transport, and ICT sectors. The grant aims to foster public-private partnerships. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC Geographic scope and any location requirements: Projects must be cross-border within Europe. Specific eligible countries are detailed in section 6 of the call document, which was not provided. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on digital infrastructure for energy and transport sectors. Projects must have cross-border implications. Emphasis on AI-driven solutions and environmental impact (GHG reduction, energy savings). Grant frequency and program context: This specific call, 'CEF-DIG-2025-PLATFORMS-WORKS', was part of the Connecting Europe Facility-Digital Work Programme (2024-2027). CRITICAL UPDATE: As of 2025-07-04, this call has been officially cancelled.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Oct. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
Autonomous triage and evacuation EDF-2025-RA-MCBRN-ATE Programme: European Defence Fund (EDF)	Core objective: To develop and validate innovative Robotic and Autonomous System (RAS) capabilities for military battlefield triage and evacuation in mass casualty scenarios, including Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) conditions. Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Collaborative consortia of legal entities (public or private bodies), specifically fostering participation of SMEs and mid-caps. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Defence, focusing on military medical logistics and robotics). Geographic scope and any location requirements: Participants must be established in EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories, OCTs) or listed EEA countries ('EDF associated countries'). Executive management structure must also be in an eligible country. All infrastructure, facilities, assets, and resources used must be located or held in an eligible country. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on defence research in autonomous systems for military medical use (triage, evacuation, CBRN). Mandatory multi-beneficiary applications (minimum 3 independent beneficiaries from 3 different eligible countries). Must be a legal entity established in an EU Member State or EDF associated country, not controlled by a non-associated third country. Projects must include mandatory 'Study' and 'Design' activities as specified in the call. Grant frequency and program context: This is part of the European Defence Fund (EDF) 2025 Work Programme, suggesting a recurring call or program context for defence research.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Oct. 16, 2025, 3 p.m.	Details
Improved cyber defence operations capabilities EDF-2025-DA-CYBER-CDOC-STEP Programme: European Defence Fund (EDF)	The core objective of this grant is to develop state-of-the-art, effective, and reliable solutions for automating and synchronising distributed military cyberspace operations. The goal is to enhance the cyber defence capabilities of EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries. - Target recipients: Organisations within the defence community of EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Defence, Cybersecurity. - Geographic scope: EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on military cyber defence operations, distributed systems, automation, AI, and solutions that support tactical and operational war levels. - Grant frequency: This is part of the annual European Defence Fund (EDF) work programme. - Program context: This call contributes to the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) objectives, focusing on deep and digital technologies.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Oct. 16, 2025, midnight	Details

Supporting regions and local authorities in assessing climate risks

48334956TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to support the development and mainstreaming of an improved framework and toolbox for climate risk assessment.
It also provides financial support (cascade funding) to at least 50 regional and local authorities for conducting comprehensive climate risk assessments and developing adaptation plans.
Target recipient types for the main grant are organizations capable of conducting advanced research and innovation, managing complex projects, and implementing cascade funding mechanisms.
This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focused on environmental resilience and climate adaptation.
Geographic scope covers EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries.
Key filtering criteria include expertise in climate risk assessment, digital tool development, and experience with cascade funding to regional/local authorities.
The grant is part of the Horizon Europe Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change, indicating a programmatic context with potential for future iterations.

Funding

Up to 17650000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 24, 2025, midnight

Details

Privacy-preserving human-AI dialogue systems – Organisation of a technological challenge

EDF-2025-LS-RA-CHALLENGE-DIGIT-HAIDO

Programme: European Defence Fund (EDF)

This grant aims to support the organisation of a technological challenge focused on human-AI dialogue systems. The main goal is to set up a testing environment and orchestrate evaluation campaigns for privacy-preserving AI systems that can handle classified defence information and justify their responses. - Target recipient type: Consortium of legal entities (public or private). - Target recipient size: No explicit size limits for the organising entity, but multi-beneficiary applications are mandatory. SMEs and mid-caps are encouraged to participate in cross-border collaborations. - Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Defence, Artificial Intelligence, Dialogue Systems). - Geographic scope: Organisations established in EU Member States and listed EEA countries. - Key filtering criteria: Focus on setting up and organising a technological challenge for human-AI dialogue systems in defence contexts, mandatory consortium, legal entity status, and establishment in eligible countries. - Grant frequency and context: This is a specific call under the European Defence Fund's annual work programme, part of a broader initiative to foster defence research and technological development through challenges.

Funding

Up to 7000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Oct. 16, 2025, 4 p.m.

Details

Scaling-up nutritional proteins from alternative sources

HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-IA-03

Programme: Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking

Core Objective: To scale up the production of nutritional proteins from diverse alternative sources, contributing to sustainable, resilient, and consumer-accepted food systems.
Target Recipient Type & Size: This grant targets organizations involved in innovation, research, and development. Given the funding amount and the 'Innovation Action' nature, it is likely intended for consortia comprising enterprises (SMEs and large companies), research organizations, universities, and other relevant entities.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Food and Drink Processing, Bio-based Products, Bioprocessing Technologies, Nutrition, Agriculture.
Geographic Scope & Location Requirements: Open to organizations established in EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries.
Key Filtering Criteria: Proposals must demonstrate innovative processes for protein extraction/production, address nutritional adequacy and safety (toxicological testing), include consumer awareness/acceptance, and ensure resource efficiency and circularity. Focus is on nutritional proteins for food.
Grant Frequency & Program Context: This is part of the HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025 call, which operates under the annual Work Programme of the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU). It appears to be a recurring annual funding opportunity.

Funding

Up to 7000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

Details

Strengthening the resilience of water systems and water sector to climate and global socio-economic change impacts

48212242TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

Core objective: Strengthen the resilience of water systems and the water sector against impacts from climate change and global socio-economic shifts, while supporting biodiversity protection and restoration.
Target recipient type and size: Organizations involved in research, technology development, water management, agriculture, forestry, and policy-making, including universities, public bodies, SMEs, and larger enterprises.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Water, Climate, Environment, Agriculture, Forestry, Technology).
Geographic scope and any location requirements: Focus on European regions for demonstrations, with eligibility extending to organizations from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Projects must address water system resilience, climate adaptation/mitigation, adopt interdisciplinary approaches, and involve relevant stakeholders.
Grant frequency and program context: Part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, specifically Cluster 6, Destination 'Land, ocean and water for climate action'. This topic is a two-stage call.

Funding

Up to 6000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Feb. 18, 2026, midnight

Details

EIT RawMaterials KAVA CALL 13 - UPSCALING

9141COMPETITIVE_CALLen

Programme: EIT RawMaterials

This grant, KAVA Call 13 – Upscaling, is designed to accelerate the launch of promising new technologies, products, and services within the raw materials industry. It specifically targets projects with validated technologies (TRL 5-8) that need further development steps like testing, demonstration, proof of concept, and scaling before reaching market readiness. - Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: To accelerate market-ready innovation in the raw materials sector by funding validated technologies at TRL 5-8. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Consortia (no specific size defined, but requires at least two partners). - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Partners must be from Horizon Europe-eligible countries. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: - Technology Readiness Level (TRL) between 5 and 8. - Consortia must comprise at least two partners from different Horizon Europe-eligible countries. - Consortia must represent at least two sides of the knowledge triangle (education, research, industry/business). - Grant frequency and program context: This is KAVA Call 13, indicating it's part of a recurring series of calls, with multiple cut-off dates for submission.

Funding

Up to 2500000.00 EUR

Deadline

Nov. 28, 2025, noon

Details

Low power Edge AI Chips

47888746TOPICSen

Programme: HORIZON EUROPE

Core objective: Develop low-power Edge AI chip prototypes (reaching TRL 6-7) that integrate cutting-edge technologies like non-volatile memories, neuromorphic computing, 3D heterogeneous integration, and photonic connectivity, designed for industrial scaling and ultra-low power consumption.
Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Organizations involved in research, development, and industrialization of microelectronics, specifically AI chips and related technologies.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic scope and any location requirements: Primarily EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. Projects must leverage state-of-the-art infrastructures within the Union, such as the Testing and Experimentation Facility (TEF) for Edge AI hardware (PREVAIL project) and Pilot Lines of the Chips for Europe Initiative.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on low-power Edge AI chips, prototypes at TRL 6-7, industrial scaling potential, and utilization of specific EU infrastructure.
Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific call within the HORIZON JU CHIPS program for 2025, part of the broader Horizon Europe framework and the 'Chips for Europe Initiative'. It is likely a one-time topic for this year within the overall program.

Funding

Up to 20000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 17, 2025, midnight

Details

National Competence Centres for High Performance Computing

DIGITAL-JU-EUROHPC-2025-NCC-01-01

Programme: Digital Europe Programme

This grant aims to strengthen the European High-Performance Computing (HPC) ecosystem by supporting existing National Competence Centres (NCCs) or establishing up to one new NCC in each EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (JU) Participating State. - Core objective: To establish or further develop National Competence Centres (NCCs) for High-Performance Computing (HPC) across EuroHPC JU Participating States. - Target recipient: Organizations or entities capable of hosting and operating a National Competence Centre (NCC) for HPC. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: High-Performance Computing (HPC). - Geographic scope: All EuroHPC JU Participating States. - Key filtering criteria: Must be located in an eligible EuroHPC JU Participating State and capable of developing or enhancing a national HPC competence centre. - Grant frequency: This is a specific call within the broader EuroHPC JU programme.

Funding

Up to 20000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 30, 2025, midnight

Details

Implementing co-funded action plans for connected regional innovation valleys

HORIZON-EIE-2025-02-CONNECT-02

Programme: Horizon Europe - European Innovation Ecosystems (EIE)

- Core objective: To foster efficient, open, inclusive, and interconnected European innovation ecosystems by implementing co-funded action plans for connected regional innovation valleys across the EU. - Target recipient type: Consortia led by national or regional authorities, collaborating with private sector, research, and innovation actors. - Target size: Not specified by employee count, but involves public authorities and various private actors (SMEs, startups, industry). - SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope: EU Member States and Associated Countries, with specific requirements for regional innovation performance levels (moderate/emerging vs. strong/innovation leader). - Key filtering criteria: Consortium leadership by national/regional authorities, mandatory interregional collaboration, adherence to specific regional innovation levels, and a focus on key EU priorities such as green and digital transitions and deep tech. - Grant frequency: This is a specific topic within the Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programme for European Innovation Ecosystems.

Funding

Up to 8000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Oct. 15, 2025, midnight

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ERC STARTING GRANTS

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Programme: Horizon Europe

Grant's core objective is to support excellent Principal Investigators (PIs) in starting or having recently started their own independent research team or programme. It aims to foster research independence. - Target Recipient Type: Individual Principal Investigators (researchers) hosted by eligible Host Institutions. - Size: Focuses on individual researchers and their teams, rather than organizational size. - SECTOR-AGNOSTIC: Applications in any field of science are eligible for funding; interdisciplinary proposals are welcomed. - Geographic scope: Research must be carried out in an EU Member State or Associated Country-based Host Institutions. PIs can be of any nationality and reside anywhere in the world at the time of application. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: PI's PhD defense date (2-7 years prior to 01 Jan 2026), demonstrated potential for research independence, and Host Institution located in an eligible country. - Grant frequency: Recurring (part of the ERC Work Programme 2026, suggesting regular calls). - Program context: This is an ERC Starting Grant under the broader Horizon Europe framework.

Funding

Up to 3500000.00 EUR

Deadline

Oct. 14, 2025, midnight

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Call for proposals for civil society organisations active on protecting and promoting Union values: call to intermediaries (giving financial support to third parties)

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Programme: Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV)

This grant, 'Mission: Possible', provides flexible and unrestricted 'core funding' to strengthen the internal capacity, autonomy, and sustainability of civil society organizations (CSOs) in Bulgaria.
The primary target recipients are non-profit civil society organizations.
This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on organizations working on human rights, gender equality, EU values, democracy, and support for vulnerable groups.
The geographic scope is limited to organizations registered and operating in Bulgaria.
Key filtering criteria for initial screening include being a Bulgarian non-profit, having a primary mission focused on women's, girls', LGBTQI+, and other vulnerable groups' rights, promoting EU values, and applying an integrated gender and non-discrimination approach.
This is a recurring grant program, part of the 'Building an Inclusive Resilient Democratic Society in Bulgaria 2' (BIRDS in BG 2) project, under the European Commission's Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) program.

Funding

Up to 60000.00 EUR

Deadline

Oct. 13, 2025, 11:59 p.m.

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Starterspakket internationalisering: subsidie van FIT

Programme: Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT)

To provide a one-time fixed premium to innovative Flemish SMEs and non-profits with economic activity. This subsidy helps these organizations implement a well-founded business and export plan, marking their initial steps into internationalization. - Target recipient type and size: Innovative SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and non-profits (vzw's) with economic activity, conforming to the European SME definition. - SECTOR-AGNOSTIC but with specific exclusions. - Geographic scope: Companies must have an operating seat in the Flemish Region (Belgium). The project activities themselves are focused on international markets. - Key filtering criteria for initial screening: Innovative, SME, never received prior FIT subsidy, based in Flanders, not in excluded sectors/legal statuses, and focused on export development. - Grant frequency: Recurring (four times per year). Specific call periods apply. - Program context: This grant is part of Flanders Investment & Trade's comprehensive support for international entrepreneurship.

Funding

Up to 9000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 30, 2025, 11:59 p.m.

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Call for proposals to prevent and combat gender-based violence and violence against children: call to intermediaries (giving financial support to third-party civil society organisations)

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Programme: CERV-2023-DAPHNE

This grant, 'Connecting Spheres', aims to strengthen Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to prevent and respond effectively to gender-based violence (GBV), particularly against LGBTQIA+ people.
It supports direct service implementation for survivors, training, awareness-raising, and advocacy.
The primary objective is to promote a more equal society where LGBTQIA+ people can live free from violence.
Target recipients are small-medium Civil Society Organisations (CSOs).
This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on social development, gender equality, and human rights.
The geographic scope primarily targets organisations with registered offices and operational capacity in Italy (for Streams 1 and 2), with an aim to scale up impact at a European level through the involvement of organisations from other CERV eligible countries (for Stream 3).
Key filtering criteria include being a CSO, having relevant experience in GBV prevention/response or LGBTQIA+ rights, and meeting specific size (income) and legal establishment requirements.
This grant operates on a recurring basis, with multiple application deadlines throughout the year.

Funding

Up to 60000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 30, 2025, 11:59 p.m.

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Transition to post-quantum Public Key Infrastructures

DIGITAL-ECCC-2025-DEPLOY-CYBER-08-PUBLICPQC

Programme: Digital Europe Programme - Strengthening the Cybersecurity Ecosystem

Core objective: Facilitate the secure transition to post-quantum Public Key Infrastructures (PKIs) by integrating new cryptographic algorithms and developing efficient migration strategies for strong business continuity. - Target recipients: Actors across the PKI ecosystem, including Certificate Authorities (CAs), intermediate CAs, researchers, end-users in various domains, and technology vendors. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant. - Geographic scope: EU Member States, Iceland, and Norway. - Key filtering criteria: Focus on post-quantum cryptography in PKIs, cybersecurity expertise, and willingness to participate in a consortium. - Grant frequency: Part of a recurring call series (DIGITAL-ECCC-2025-DEPLOY-CYBER-08).

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Oct. 7, 2025, midnight

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Dedicated action to reinforcing hospitals and healthcare providers

DIGITAL-ECCC-2025-DEPLOY-CYBER-08-CYBERHEALTH

Programme: Digital Europe Programme

This grant aims to strengthen the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers across Europe. Its core objective is to enhance their ability to detect, monitor, and respond effectively to cyber threats, especially ransomware, thereby improving the overall resilience of the European healthcare system. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: The grant targets hospitals, healthcare providers, regional and/or national cluster associations of these entities, and cybersecurity service providers. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC focusing on Healthcare and Cybersecurity. - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Projects must cover the European Union, with pilot demonstrations conducted in at least two different Member States. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Businesses or organizations involved in healthcare provision or cybersecurity solutions, capable of collaborative projects (consortia) within the EU, with a focus on improving healthcare cyber resilience. - Grant frequency and program context: This specific call for 'DIGITAL-ECCC-2025-DEPLOY-CYBER-08-CYBERHEALTH' is part of the broader Digital Europe Programme (2021-2027). While this particular topic is currently open for a single submission round, it is embedded within an ongoing multi-annual program.

Funding

Up to 0.00 EUR

Deadline

Oct. 7, 2025, midnight

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In-Depth Phenotyping and Research Using IMPC-Generated Knockout Mouse Strains Exhibiting Embryonic or Perinatal Lethality or Subviability (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

PAR-25-140

Programme: National Institutes of Health (NIH) - R01 Research Project Grant

The core objective of this grant is to encourage in-depth phenotyping and hypothesis-driven research using specific IMPC-generated knockout mouse strains. The focus is on strains exhibiting embryonic or perinatal lethality or subviability, serving as models for human diseases like structural birth defects, fertility issues, and placental defects. - Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: To facilitate comprehensive study of IMPC-generated knockout mouse strains that are embryonically or perinatally lethal, or subviable, to advance understanding of gene function in human health and disease. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Research institutions of all sizes, including universities, non-profits, for-profit organizations (small and large businesses), and various government entities. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC. - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Global scope; open to U.S. and non-U.S. (foreign) organizations and components of U.S. organizations. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Must involve IMPC/KOMP2-generated knockout mouse strains. Clinical trials are explicitly not allowed. Research should focus on developmental biology, genetics, and mechanisms of lethality or subviability. - Grant frequency and program context: This is a reissue (re-evaluation/update of PAR-23-074) of an existing funding opportunity, indicating it is a recurring program. It is part of the ongoing NIH Knockout Mouse Phenotyping Program (KOMP2) and the broader International Mouse Phenotyping Consortium (IMPC) initiative.

Funding

Up to 499999.00 USD

Deadline

Nov. 5, 2025, 10 p.m.

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Advanced Development and Validation of Emerging Molecular and Cellular Analysis Technologies for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research

RFA-CA-25-002

Programme: Innovative Molecular Analysis Technologies (IMAT) Program

The core objective of this grant is to support the advanced development and rigorous validation of novel molecular and cellular analysis technologies for cancer research. - It targets organizations (academic, non-profit, for-profit, governmental) capable of conducting high-level research. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused exclusively on cancer research and related technology development. - Geographic scope includes the U.S. and Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities. - Key filtering criteria: Focus on technology development (not hypothesis-driven biology), preliminary data showing feasibility, and the potential for transformative impact on cancer research. - This is a recurring grant opportunity, being a reissue within the long-standing Innovative Molecular Analysis Technologies (IMAT) Program.

Funding

Up to 300000.00 USD

Deadline

Oct. 3, 2025, 5 p.m.

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Non-thematic research actions targeting disruptive technologies for defence

EDF-2025-LS-RA-DIS-NT

Programme: European Defence Fund (EDF)

- - The core objective of this grant is to lay the foundations for radically new future technologies with disruptive impact, aiming to achieve radical technological superiority in the defence sector. - It targets high-tech SMEs, large companies, universities, and research and technology organizations, as well as individual excellent researchers. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, exclusively focused on defence applications. - Geographic scope: Eligible countries are defined in the call document (section 6), which is not provided in the current materials. Applicants must consult the full call document for specific country eligibility. - Key filtering criteria include a focus on disruptive, high-risk/high-impact research with a radical vision and novel scientific/technological breakthroughs for defence. Proposals advancing well-established technological paradigms or basic research without clear defence objectives will be excluded. - The grant is a specific topic within the broader European Defence Fund (EDF) 2021-2027 programme, indicating it's part of a recurring funding scheme.

Funding

Up to 0.00 EUR

Deadline

Oct. 16, 2025, midnight

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Operational digital platforms – Works

CEF-DIG-2025-PLATFORMS-WORKS

Programme: Connecting Europe Facility-Digital Work Programme (2024-2027)

Grant Purpose and Target

Single, clear statement of grant's core objective:
To support EU environmental and energy targets, improve EU industry competitiveness, and address the energy crisis by providing technologies and connectivity for a cyber-secure Internet of Energy and an optimized transport system, specifically through the deployment of cross-border digital infrastructure.
Explicit identification of target recipient type and size:
Target recipients are primarily organizations involved in the energy, mobility/transport, and ICT sectors. The grant aims to foster public-private partnerships.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC':
SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic scope and any location requirements:
Projects must be cross-border within Europe. Specific eligible countries are detailed in section 6 of the call document, which was not provided.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening:
Focus on digital infrastructure for energy and transport sectors.
Projects must have cross-border implications.
Emphasis on AI-driven solutions and environmental impact (GHG reduction, energy savings).
Grant frequency and program context:
This specific call, 'CEF-DIG-2025-PLATFORMS-WORKS', was part of the Connecting Europe Facility-Digital Work Programme (2024-2027).
CRITICAL UPDATE: As of 2025-07-04, this call has been officially cancelled.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Oct. 16, 2025, midnight

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Autonomous triage and evacuation

EDF-2025-RA-MCBRN-ATE

Programme: European Defence Fund (EDF)

Core objective: To develop and validate innovative Robotic and Autonomous System (RAS) capabilities for military battlefield triage and evacuation in mass casualty scenarios, including Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) conditions.
Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Collaborative consortia of legal entities (public or private bodies), specifically fostering participation of SMEs and mid-caps.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Defence, focusing on military medical logistics and robotics).
Geographic scope and any location requirements: Participants must be established in EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories, OCTs) or listed EEA countries ('EDF associated countries'). Executive management structure must also be in an eligible country. All infrastructure, facilities, assets, and resources used must be located or held in an eligible country.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening:
Focus on defence research in autonomous systems for military medical use (triage, evacuation, CBRN).
Mandatory multi-beneficiary applications (minimum 3 independent beneficiaries from 3 different eligible countries).
Must be a legal entity established in an EU Member State or EDF associated country, not controlled by a non-associated third country.
Projects must include mandatory 'Study' and 'Design' activities as specified in the call.
Grant frequency and program context: This is part of the European Defence Fund (EDF) 2025 Work Programme, suggesting a recurring call or program context for defence research.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Oct. 16, 2025, 3 p.m.

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Improved cyber defence operations capabilities

EDF-2025-DA-CYBER-CDOC-STEP

Programme: European Defence Fund (EDF)

The core objective of this grant is to develop state-of-the-art, effective, and reliable solutions for automating and synchronising distributed military cyberspace operations. The goal is to enhance the cyber defence capabilities of EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries. - Target recipients: Organisations within the defence community of EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Defence, Cybersecurity. - Geographic scope: EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on military cyber defence operations, distributed systems, automation, AI, and solutions that support tactical and operational war levels. - Grant frequency: This is part of the annual European Defence Fund (EDF) work programme. - Program context: This call contributes to the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) objectives, focusing on deep and digital technologies.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Oct. 16, 2025, midnight

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