Grants for General businesses

Call for proposals to fund pre-competitive research aimed at developing novel tools, methods, and technologies that improve the entire spectrum of healthcare, from disease prevention to recovery.

European Union

Call for proposals to fund pre-competitive research aimed at developing novel tools, methods, and technologies that improve the entire spectrum of healthcare, from disease prevention to recovery. This initiative specifically targets IHI JU’s Specific Objective 5, which focuses on creating improved methodologies for assessing the added value of integrated healthcare solutions. Applicants must form a collaborative public-private partnership consortium consisting of at least three independent legal entities from different Member States or Associated Countries. Proposals are expected to address significant unmet public health needs, such as high-burden diseases or high-impact economic challenges, while ensuring that the resulting innovations are patient-centric and capable of being integrated into fragmented European healthcare systems. Key activities should include demonstration pilots that accelerate the discovery and deployment of evidence-based practices, potentially utilizing digitalization and AI to enhance precision diagnostics and personalized medicine. Furthermore, projects must include a regulatory strategy to engage with bodies like the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and national competent authorities to ensure that new, cost-effective solutions can reach the market and patients more efficiently.

Call for proposals to fund pre-competitive research and innovation aimed at developing novel tools, technologies, and methods for the entire spectrum of healthcare.

European Union

Call for proposals to fund pre-competitive research and innovation aimed at developing novel tools, technologies, and methods for the entire spectrum of healthcare. This initiative focuses on integrating fragmented research efforts through collaborative public-private partnerships to address unmet public health needs, ranging from disease prevention and precision diagnostics to chronic disease management. To be eligible, applicants must assemble a consortium including at least one independent legal entity from an EU Member State and two additional entities from different Member States or Associated Countries. Successful projects must deliver results that contribute to the digital transformation and green transition of the European health industry. Key expected impacts include breaking down silos between medical disciplines, fostering the development of integrated healthcare solutions, and promoting sustainable manufacturing processes like 3D printing or on-site production. Furthermore, the actions should align with major EU policies, such as the European Health Data Space and the AI Act, while ensuring that the resulting innovations remain effective, cost-effective, and affordable for both patients and healthcare systems.

Call for proposals to strengthen ethics, regulatory, and pharmacovigilance (PV) systems for medical products in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

European Union

Call for proposals to strengthen ethics, regulatory, and pharmacovigilance (PV) systems for medical products in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). With a total budget of EUR 15 million and individual grants expected around EUR 1.5 million, this initiative aims to bridge persistent gaps in the evaluation of therapeutics and vaccines. The primary goal is to elevate national and regional regulatory authorities to WHO Maturity Level 3 (ML3), ensuring they meet international standards for clinical trial oversight, marketing authorization, and drug safety monitoring. Successful projects should result in improved digital infrastructure for protocol assessment, greater harmonization of ethics reviews for multi-centre trials, and increased regional cooperation. By implementing WHO benchmarking tools, these actions will contribute to a more resilient and future-ready regulatory environment in Africa, facilitating the timely delivery of affordable and safe medical products to the market.

Call for proposals to strengthen health systems and digital capacity within sub-Saharan Africa.

European Union

Call for proposals to strengthen health systems and digital capacity within sub-Saharan Africa. This initiative focuses on the development and integration of electronic health records and tools that leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence to better prevent, detect, and treat infectious diseases. By fostering partnerships between national governments, researchers, and the private sector, the program aims to move beyond fragmented systems toward scalable, inclusive digital health infrastructures. Projects are expected to deliver high-impact results, such as scaling up validated digital innovations at a regional level or improving data interoperability between existing health systems. Furthermore, proposals must prioritize ethical standards, data privacy, and the audit of AI biases to ensure that new technologies are sustainable and culturally acceptable. Ultimately, the goal of this Coordination and Support Action is to build local human capital and ensure that digital transformation leads to evidence-based policy making and improved healthcare delivery for underserved communities. The program has a total budget of EUR 18 million, with individual awards expected to be around EUR 2.25 million each.

Call for proposals to facilitate international research mobility.

European Union

Call for proposals to facilitate international research mobility. This initiative provides EUR 0.80 million in funding to support European researchers from Member States and Associated Countries in conducting research visits to Japanese institutions. The primary goal is to strengthen industrial leadership and strategic autonomy by fostering collaboration in material sciences, specifically focusing on applications in mobility, energy, construction, electronics, or medical devices. The action is designed to fund travel grants for visits of up to one month to Japanese research groups with complementary expertise. Proposals must ensure broad geographical representation across Europe and can be used to either initiate new partnerships or deepen existing ones. By bridging the European and Japanese research ecosystems, this call aims to create a robust platform for information sharing and collaborative innovation in the field of advanced materials. Award range: up to EUR 0.80 million.

Call for proposals to accelerate the development of Innovative Advanced Materials (IAMs) that prioritize circularity and resilient supply networks.

European Union

Call for proposals to accelerate the development of Innovative Advanced Materials (IAMs) that prioritize circularity and resilient supply networks. With a total budget of EUR 37.00 million, the initiative specifically targets research and innovation in recyclable polymers, composites, magnets, and metal alloys for additive manufacturing. Proposals are expected to cover the entire innovation cycle—from initial design for circularity to industrial scale-up and demonstration—ensuring that new materials possess superior functionalities while remaining easy to recover, recycle, and valorize at the end of their life cycle. To facilitate market uptake, projects must integrate the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework and utilize digital tools, such as AI and FAIR data principles, to support circular product design across supply chains. The call requires the development of circular business models and industrial use cases, particularly within the strategic value chains of mobility and medical devices. Successful consortia, consisting of at least three independent entities from different Member States or Associated Countries, can apply for awards ranging between EUR 5.00 and 6.50 million. This topic is a key implementation of the IAM4EU and Made in Europe partnerships, aiming to significantly increase resource efficiency and harmonize regulatory requirements for a simplified market transition.

Call for proposals to accelerate the development of safer alternatives to Substances of Concern (SoCs).

European Union

Call for proposals to accelerate the development of safer alternatives to Substances of Concern (SoCs). With a total budget of EUR 38.00 million, the Commission intends to fund approximately six projects with grants ranging between EUR 6.00 and 7.50 million each. The initiative targets critical industrial sectors, including energy, mobility, construction, electronics, textiles, and medical devices, where the replacement of hazardous or circularity-hindering substances is essential for European competitiveness and sustainability. Selected projects are expected to significantly reduce the regulatory and operational costs associated with hazardous chemicals while securing European supply chains against future restrictions. By demonstrating a clear business case and exploitation strategy, these initiatives will help speed up the transition to a clean, autonomous economy. Ultimately, the call aims to prove that minimizing the use of substances of concern is not only an environmental necessity but also a powerful driver for industrial innovation and market growth.

Call for proposals designed to address a market gap in financing deep tech scale-up companies.

European Union

Call for proposals designed to address a market gap in financing deep tech scale-up companies. This call targets SMEs and small mid-caps (up to 499 employees) that have already secured an initial investment and possess a game-changing innovative technology focused on the development and commercialisation of a strategic technology for Europe in critical areas such as digital and deep tech, cleantech, or biotech. The call provides substantial equity-only investments managed by the EIC Fund, ranging from a minimum of EUR 10 million to a maximum of EUR 30 million per company.

Call for applications to become experts who will evaluate applications submitted to Eureka network programmes (e.

European Union

Call for applications to become experts who will evaluate applications submitted to Eureka network programmes (e.g. Eurostars, Innowwide, and the Fast Track to the EIC Accelerator scheme) and other national-level research and development programmes.

Call for proposals to support projects that accelerate cell therapy for type 1 diabetes, in order to improve healthcare quality, accessibility, and sustainability.

European Union

Call for proposals to establish ortho and cardiology ASCs within European healthcare that offer a lot of benefits to the health care system and can address some problems associated with inpatient treatments in hospitals.

European Union

Call for proposals to establish ortho and cardiology ASCs within European healthcare that offer a lot of benefits to the health care system and can address some problems associated with inpatient treatments in hospitals. The maximum financial contribution is up to EUR 12 351 000.

Call for proposals to develop AI-powered algorithms and methods for faster and more accurate signal detection in pharmacovigilance.

European Union

Call for proposals to develop AI-powered algorithms and methods for faster and more accurate signal detection in pharmacovigilance. The maximum financial contribution is up to EUR 8 906 000.

Towards precision medicine: platform for transdiagnostic stratification of brain dysfunction

European Union

Call for proposals to develop sustainable and collaborative large, multimodal data platform that is build on an existing federated data platform, which can identify novel transdiagnostic candidate markers and endpoints for the symptom domains of reward/motivation (including anhedonia) and impulsivity (RM&I) in neuropsychiatric, neurodegenerative, and physical health disorders. The maximum financial contribution is up to EUR 20 202 000.

Advancing innovative interventions for mental, behavioural and neurodevelopmental disorders

European Union

Call for proposals to support projects that facilitate the advancing of innovative interventions for mental, behavioural and neurodevelopmental disorders, that include for example severe depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, psychosis, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addictive behaviours (drugs, alcohol, gaming and others), obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders and autism spectrum disorder. It is estimated that a contribution of between EUR 6.00 and 8.00 million would allow these outcomes to be addressed appropriately.

Subsidized Testing and Validation Services for AI and Robotics in Healthcare

European Union

Call for applications for European SMEs developing healthcare AI and robotics solutions to receive subsidized support. Funding: up to €300,000.

Call for expression of interest to select financial intermediaries for equity products in the InvestEU programme

European Union

Call for expression of interest in order to select financial intermediaries to provide equity investments in support of innovation, growth and social impact.

Call for applications dedicated to supporting female entrepreneurs with refugee backgrounds across Europe.

European Union

Call for applications dedicated to supporting female entrepreneurs with refugee backgrounds across Europe. This initiative seeks to honor women who are driving significant local or national impact through their leadership, creativity, and innovative business solutions. To qualify for these awards, applicants must be women aged 18 or older who reside in the UK, Switzerland, or one of several European and neighboring nations. Eligible businesses must have been trading for at least 12 months with a product or service already in the market. Additionally, the applicant must hold at least 51% ownership of their registered entity and maintain a professional physical or digital presence. This year, the programme will select 30 winners to join the 2026 cohort. Each pioneer will receive a range of resources designed to accelerate their growth, including: a cash grant of €2,000 or £2,000 (as part of a total €60,000 microgrant pool); and exclusive access to business mentorship and tailored language courses.

Call for applications to receive an urban prize, an initiative designed to recognize entrepreneurs developing startups that foster a more resilient and sustainable planet.

European Union

Call for applications to receive an urban prize, an initiative designed to recognize entrepreneurs developing startups that foster a more resilient and sustainable planet. To be eligible, climatech startups must have raised less than $5 million in private capital and offer solutions that align with one of the two designated award tracks. The competition will award two grand prizes of $50,000 each to the winning companies, while the runner-up in each category will receive $10,000. The 2026 competition features two distinct categories reflecting the dual necessity of combating and adjusting to environmental changes: The Climate Mitigation Prize: This track targets startups focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing the root causes of climate change. Eligible solutions include renewable energy, circular economy initiatives, industrial decarbonization, and AI energy impact; and The Climate Adaptation Prize: This track supports startups building resilience within communities and ecosystems. Eligible innovations include risk modeling, water security, heat-resistant materials, and advanced warning systems for extreme weather.

Call for applications to receive an Innovation Award, targeting visionary entrepreneurs who are developing breakthrough technologies for next-generation high-tech systems.

European Union

Call for applications to receive an Innovation Award, targeting visionary entrepreneurs who are developing breakthrough technologies for next-generation high-tech systems. This award is designed for startups worldwide that are working on high-complexity technologies currently at a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 4 to 6. ASML explicitly states a preference for bold, moonshot ideas at lower TRLs over incremental innovations at higher maturity levels. The challenge is divided into two primary categories aimed at solving the world’s most complex technical hurdles: Advanced Manufacturing Excellence: This includes pioneering new materials, additive manufacturing processes, robotics, and automation systems that make critical production more reliable and scalable; Next Frontier in Tech: This track focuses on fundamental research and breakthrough hardware, such as quantum or photonic computing, novel energy paradigms, and equipment designed for extreme environments like space or the deep sea. Award serves as a collaboration engine, offering winners significant professional leverage rather than a direct cash prize. Selected innovators will receive: Expert Coaching: 15 hours of tailored mentoring from specialists to accelerate technical development and market entry; Global Visibility: Official recognition as an Award winner, including a spotlight on global communication channels; Industry Networking: A ticket to the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit in Amsterdam for the official awarding ceremony, providing access to a world-class ecosystem of high-tech leaders.

Grant 100 The Capability Development Grant

Singapore Government

The Capability Development Grant (CD Grant) supports the continuous professional development of the people that work in Singapore’s arts and culture sector.