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About Grants Grant, Loan or Investment: Which to Choose for Business Funding Strategy Grants FundingHub Every entrepreneur eventually faces the same question: where to find money for growth? There are three main options: a grant, a loan, or investment. At first glance they all look the same – they all provide funding. But the terms, risks, and implications for your business are fundamentally different. This article… -
About Grants Ukraine Reconstruction Grants 2026: Full Guide to Funds and Programs for Businesses, NGOs and Municipalities Grants & Funding GetGrant • March 2026 • 15 min read The EU Facility at €50 billion, a record year for the EBRD, and new bilateral programmes from the UK, Switzerland and Finland. International financing for Ukraine's recovery in 2026 keeps growing. Yet most entrepreneurs and organisations simply don't know where to turn. This… -
About Grants How to Find Business Grants Without the Chaos: A Review of FundingHub by GetGrant Blog GetGrant Every year, entrepreneurs and startups miss out on millions of euros in grant funding – not because their projects are weak, but because they simply don't hear about the right programmes in time. Monitoring dozens of portals, subscribing to newsletters, manually searching EU and government websites – all of this takes time that… -
About Grants Grant Budgeting Simplified: financial aid 2026 The success of any grant application – whether under the European Commission's Horizon Europe, USAID, or Creative Europe – depends on the organization's ability to translate its vision into the language of finance. A project budget is not merely a technical annex; it is a strategic document that demonstrates to the donor the organization's capacity… -
About Grants International Grant Partnerships: Finding Partners and Formalizing Agreements For a Ukrainian organization, entering the level of international grant programs is not just a step forward financially; it is a complete transformation of management and communication processes. In the practice of European donors, the word "partner" is often the key term that determines the success or failure of a grant application even before an… -
Grants and Funding Grant Guide 2026: 46 Programs for Scientists, Business, IT Startups, and the Agricultural Sector Attracting external funding is not a lottery, but the result of a clear strategy and understanding of donor logic. We have structured the grant chaos so that you receive not just a list, but an analytical tool for planning your development. This digest collects 46 current programs for the beginning of 2026: from supporting veteran… -
About Grants How to Choose a Grant That Really Fits You: 10 Filtering Criteria Today there are many grant calls, from international EU programs to local funds for small businesses or NGOs. However, applying to every call is neither possible nor effective. Because each grant application requires real effort, it is important to choose a grant that truly fits you from the start. So how do you do that?… -
About Grants EIT HEI Initiative 2025 Call for Proposals: Eligibility Requirements and Tips for Applicants The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is an independent body of the European Union tasked with strengthening Europe’s capacity for innovation by developing entrepreneurial talent and supporting new ideas. EIT operates within the Horizon Europe programme and funds projects that integrate education, research, and business (the “knowledge triangle”). EIT has announced the “EIT… -
About Grants United Kingdom returns to Erasmus+: History, context, and significance for Europe The Erasmus+ programme is one of the most successful initiatives of the European Union in the fields of education and mobility. It also plays an important role in fostering international cooperation. The programme is named after Erasmus of Rotterdam, a Renaissance thinker who studied and taught in various European countries. This very mobility became a… -
About Grants The European Commission has adopted the Horizon Europe work programme for 2026–2027 Horizon Europe is the flagship framework programme of the European Union for research and innovation. It runs until 2027 and has a total budget of approximately €95 billion. The programme funds cutting-edge scientific and technological projects across all fields. These fields range from IT and biotechnology to green energy and healthcare. Ukraine participates in Horizon… -
About Grants GetGrant Receives the Prestigious Seal of Excellence from the Seeds of Bravery (UASEEDs) Programme Our service GetGrant has received the prestigious Seal of Excellence within the European grant programme Seeds of Bravery (UASEEDs). Our project was selected through a competitive evaluation process under the “Innovative Entrepreneurship” (P2) track and was awarded the Seal of Excellence – a recognition granted by EU experts for exceptional quality, strong innovation potential, and… -
About Grants The €20 Million EIC Grant for Ukrainian Deep-Tech Startups: A Comprehensive Analysis of the HORIZON-EIC-2025-UKRAINIANTECH-01 Programme and Strategic Guide 1. Strategic Importance of the EIC Grant for the Ukrainian Innovation Ecosystem 1.1. Political and Economic Context The financial support programme for Ukrainian technology small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups, announced by the European Innovation Council (EIC) under the HORIZON-EIC-2025-UKRAINIANTECH-01 initiative, is a direct element of the European Commission's ongoing efforts aimed at strengthening… -
About Grants Brave1 Grant: Support for Ukrainian Defence Tech Innovations Brave1 is a government cluster that unites the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the Ministry of Defense, the General Staff, the National Security and Defense Council, and other agencies. Together, they accelerate defense-technology development. In practice, Brave1 creates a single entry point for entrepreneurs, scientists, investors, and the defense forces. Consequently, Ukrainian tech ideas move faster… -
Horizon Europe Program Draft Work Programmes of Horizon Europe 2026–2027 The European Commission has presented the draft work programmes for the final two years of Horizon Europe – 2026 and 2027. These documents help researchers, universities, organisations, and businesses prepare in advance for upcoming calls, build consortia, plan budgets, and coordinate partnerships. It is important to remember that these are preliminary versions (drafts), so their… -
Horizon Europe Program The Republic of Korea in Horizon Europe: A New Milestone in Global Science and Innovation On 17 July 2025, the Republic of Korea (South Korea) officially became the first Asian country to join Horizon Europe (Pillar II) – the European Union’s large-scale research and innovation programme with a budget of €93.5 billion for the period 2021–2027. This step opened access for Korean researchers and organisations to participate in projects on… -
Grants and Funding Support for Ukrainian Tech SMEs and Startups: Funding Opportunity from EIC The European Innovation Council (EIC) has announced the launch of a new initiative, Support for the Ukrainian tech SMEs and startups (HORIZON-EIC-2025-UKRAINIANTECH-01), which provides funding for Ukrainian tech startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This initiative is part of the EU's efforts to support the recovery and strengthening of Ukraine’s innovation potential amid the… -
About Grants Project idea development: where a successful proposal begins What is a project idea – and why does it determine everything? A successful project doesn’t start with a budget, a partner, or even a funding call. It starts with an idea. Project idea development – a vision of change that the initiator wants to implement in response to a specific problem, challenge, or need.… -
About Grants EIC Pathfinder 2025 Grant: Programme Overview for Researchers, Innovators, and Strategic Applicants Among all the EU funding instruments, the EIC Pathfinder 2025 grant occupies a truly unique place. It does not aim to refine existing solutions or enhance process efficiency. Instead, Pathfinder targets those who explore scientific uncertainty, formulate unproven hypotheses, and think in terms of potential technological disruption. The programme prioritises radically new ideas that can… -
About Grants ERC Support for Ukrainian Researchers: Grants, Mentorship, and Opportunities in Europe Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Research Council (ERC) has taken significant steps to support Ukrainian researchers affected by the war. ERC is one of the most prestigious research funding bodies in the world, known for supporting pioneering frontier research across all scientific fields. Employment opportunities for displaced researchers In… -
About Grants European Innovation Council – a grant instrument for deep-tech startups and research The European Innovation Council as the most effective grant instrument for the commercialization of scientific research and the development of knowledge-intensive startups Competition is intensifying in the world between key technological players – the USA, the EU, China, South Korea and Japan – for leadership in the development of critical technologies within the framework of… -
About Grants Forming a consortium for successful participation in EU projects: Tips and resources Participating in European Union funding programmes offers significant opportunities for funding innovative, educational and research initiatives. However, most of these programmes - such as Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, LIFE, Creative Europe and others - are multi-beneficiary and require the involvement of several organisations from different countries. This means that in order to submit a successful application,… -
About Grants Effective project initiation: the role of the concept as a key to success Launching a new project and its success depend on all stakeholders' effective communication and understanding of the project idea. One of the critical tools for effective project initiation is a well-written concept note, a concise document with a clear and laconic structure that summarizes the essence of the project, namely the problem, the objectives, the… -
Grants and Funding Preparing a Grant Application for Horizon Europe Funding Programme Horizon Europe is one of the most ambitious research and innovation programmes ever launched by the European Union. With a significant budget earmarked for research and innovation, it aims to foster a greener, more digital, and more resilient Europe. If you're considering submitting a proposal to Horizon Europe, it's crucial to understand the ins and… -
Grants and Funding Horizon Europe vs Horizon 2020: A Comparative Overview The European Union (EU) has a long-standing tradition of funding research and innovation through multi-annual framework programs. Among these, Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe stand out as flagship initiatives. Both aim to boost Europe's scientific and technological competitiveness while addressing societal challenges and fostering a sustainable future. In this article, we’ll dive into a comparative… -
Grants and Funding Horizon Europe Funding Program: Europe’s Ambitious Initiative to Shape the Future Europe has always been at the forefront of innovation, with a rich history of groundbreaking discoveries and technological advancements. As the world grapples with global challenges, from climate change to health crises, there is an ever-increasing need for forward-thinking strategies to address these issues. Enter Horizon Europe – the European Union's flagship research and innovation… -
Erasmus Plus Erasmus Plus Program: An Overview The Erasmus Plus program, a flagship initiative by the European Union, is an innovative step towards promoting education, training, youth, and sport in Europe. This program is aimed at boosting skills and employability while also modernizing education, training, and youth work across Europe. Since its inception, it has provided countless students, professionals, and institutions with…
