Business & SMEs, page 5 | Grants

16.12.2025

EUR 30,000,000

EU, USA

The Horizon Europe call for digital transformation of industry

Within the Horizon Europe programme, the call Innovative AI methods and technologies for the process industries (RIA) is open under the topic HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-DIGITAL-EMERGING-53 (two-stage). The call runs under the Processes4Planet…

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Universities

30.01.2026

up to €50,000

Ukraine, EU

ESTDEV: project funding call for Ukraine, supporting reforms, resilience and EU integration

The Estonian Centre for International Development Cooperation (ESTDEV) has announced a call for project proposals. The call aims to support Ukraine in reforms related to European Union integration. At the…

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SMEs / Business

04.03.2026

up to €1,600,000

EU

Upskilling and Reskilling in Tourism: EU Pilot Project under PPPA 2026

The European Commission has opened the Upskilling and reskilling call under the Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions (PPPA) programme. The call targets skills gaps in tourism. It also supports digital…

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Research Inst.

21.01.2026

up to €20,000

EU

Startup EDGE Grant Programme for Early-Stage Ukrainian Startups

The Ukrainian Startup Fund has opened applications for the Startup EDGE grant programme. The initiative supports early-stage Ukrainian startups that aim to develop innovative products and scale internationally. At the…

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SMEs / Business

16.01.2026

USA

Beyond the Thesis: an acceleration programme for Ukrainian deeptech teams by YEP Accelerator

YEP Accelerator has opened the second cohort of the Beyond the Thesis programme for Ukrainian deeptech teams. The call targets teams with a technology readiness level of TRL 5 and…

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SMEs / Business

10.03.2026

EU

Erasmus+ 2026: Partnerships for Innovation – Alliances for Education and Enterprises

Within the Erasmus+ programme, the European Union has opened the call Partnerships for Innovation – Alliances for Education and Enterprises (ERASMUS-EDU-2026-PI-ALL-INNO-EDU-ENTERP). Through this initiative, the EU strengthens cooperation between education…

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SMEs / Business

04.11.2025

EUR 3 500 000

EU

Grant DIGITAL Europe: Collaboration Platform for the European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle of the Future

The European Commission has launched the call DIGITAL-2026-AI-09-AUTOMOTIVE aimed at developing a large-scale collaboration platform for automotive manufacturers, research institutions and innovation companies. The programme DIGITAL Europe supports the creation…

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Research Inst.

30.10.2025

EU

Horizon Europe: EU-RAIL Innovation Call 2025-02

The European Commission has opened the EU-RAIL JU Call Proposals 2025-02, an Innovation Action under Horizon Europe. The call focuses on developing sustainable, energy-efficient and resilient railway technologies that enhance…

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Research Inst.

20.12.2025

International

Opportunities for Ukrainian Communities and Local Businesses: December 2025 Highlights from RFA

The Regional Futures Accelerator (RFA) has published an updated selection of programmes that support Ukrainian municipalities and local businesses. The December 2025 overview brings together grants, training offers and partnership…

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SMEs / Business

10.12.2025

up to €650,000

Ukraine, EU

The New Democracy Fund: Grant Programme to Support Democracy, Accountability and Civil Society in Ukraine

The New Democracy Fund has opened a new call for proposals aimed at Ukrainian civil society organisations working to strengthen democracy, human rights, transparency and inclusive governance at the national…

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NGOs / CSOs

09.01.2026

up to €400

Ukraine, EU

DiGi-SEII: International Programme for Digital Development of Social Enterprises

Reach for Change, co-funded by the European Union, has launched the DiGi-SEII international programme aimed at strengthening the digital capacity of social enterprises (SEs) and social economy support organisations (SESOs).…

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SMEs / Business

Ukraine

Grant Program for Firefighting Robots and Drones in Ukraine

The Ukrainian Startup Fund, together with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Brave1, and the State Emergency Service (SES), has launched a national grant program to support the development…

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SMEs / Business

04.02.2026

up to €37,500

Ukraine

AGRO-WELL Open Call for Smart Farming Innovations 2026

The AGRO-WELL project, implemented under the Horizon Europe Programme, has launched an open call to support innovative technologies in the field of smart farming. The initiative aims to promote AI-driven,…

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SMEs / Business

01.05.2026

up to £50,000

United Kingdom

National Materials Innovation Programme: Feasibility Studies

Innovate UK has launched a new competition under the National Materials Innovation Programme to accelerate the translation of advanced materials toward industrial adoption. The programme supports early-stage feasibility studies that…

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Universities

22.10.2025

up to €2,500,000

EU

Space Data Economy 2026: Horizon Europe Competition for Innovative Space-Based Solutions

The European Union has launched the Space Data Economy 2026 call under Horizon Europe, aimed at accelerating the commercial use of EU space data and strengthening the development of innovative…

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SMEs / Business

02.03.2026

up to €1.8

Ukraine, EU

DIGITAL AI: Generative AI Solutions for the EU Public Sector

The European Commission has opened the DIGITAL-2026-AI-09-GENAI-PA call under the Digital Europe Programme. This initiative supports pilot projects that develop, test, and implement reliable generative AI solutions to improve public…

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Universities

04.01.2026

up to €50,000

Ukraine, EU

Startup Innovation Challenge 2026: a global opportunity for energy, digital and AI startups

The Startup Innovation Challenge 2026 by Energie AG Oberösterreich (Austria) is now open for applications. This international competition invites startups, research teams and innovators who develop solutions in the fields…

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SMEs / Business

15.11.2025

up to €10,000

Ukraine, EU

Visegrad Fund Grants for Youth: V4 Gen Programme

The International Visegrad Fund invites young people to join the V4 Gen programme – an initiative that encourages active cross-border cooperation between Ukraine and at least two countries of the…

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NGOs / CSOs

15.11.2025

up to 50 UAH,000

Ukraine

Craftswomen Grant Competition: 50,000 UAH for Collaborative Holiday Projects

The “Women’s Opportunities in Ukraine” Foundation has announced a new mini-grant competition for women entrepreneurs who create Ukrainian crafts – from cosmetics, textiles, and decor to food, beverages, and handmade…

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SMEs / Business

07.11.2025

International

Advocacy School by ANTS: Action, Partnership, Responsibility

The Advocacy School by ANTS has opened applications for a comprehensive educational program designed to help activists, community leaders, and cultural professionals strengthen their advocacy skills and bring meaningful change…

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NGOs / CSOs