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European Defence Fund (EDF) Research: European Defence Fund (EDF) Research

SCOPE

EDTIB competitiveness, efficiency, innovation for EU strategic autonomy and resilience by cross-border cooperation and strengthening defence supply/value chains and interoperable innovation for EU strategic autonomy

European Defence Fund (EDF) Research

WHAT

Collaborative applied research (and, if necessary, fundamental research) maximising innovation for future defence capabilities and for a competitive industrial base

European Defence Fund (EDF) Research

WHO

Consortia of ≥ 3 (independent) legal entities from ≥ 3 MS or associated countries (e.g. EEA EFTA). Also single entity for disruptive technologies or studies

European Defence Fund (EDF) Research

WHICH

Grants, prizes, procurement; financial instruments within blending operations

European Defence Fund (EDF) Research

WHEN

Last calls for proposals closed on 16 October 2025.
No forthcoming/open-for-submission calls for proposals

European Defence Fund (EDF) Research

WHERE

European Commission’s

European Defence Fund (EDF) Research

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

€2.7 bn for collaborative defence research (37%).Bonus to SMEs, mid-caps and initiatives connected to a PESCO project.

European Defence Fund (EDF) Research

HOW

Network of EDF National Focal Points
European Defence Fund (EDF) Development: European Defence Fund (EDF) Development

SCOPE

EDTIB competitiveness, efficiency, innovation for EU strategic autonomy and resilience by cross-border cooperation and strengthening defence supply/value chains

European Defence Fund (EDF) Development

WHAT

Collaborative development of defence products / technologies agreed/intended to procure by ≥ 2 countries, with harmonised capability requirements & common technical specifications, reducing duplication / fragmentation & increasing standardisation

European Defence Fund (EDF) Development

WHO

Consortia of ≥ 3 (independent) legal entities (industry, RTOs, universities): from ≥ 3 MS or associated countries (e.g. EEA EFTA)

European Defence Fund (EDF) Development

WHICH

Grants, prizes, procurement; financial instruments within blending operations

European Defence Fund (EDF) Development

WHEN

2021-2027

Last calls for proposals closed on 16 October 2025.No forthcoming/open-for-submission calls for proposals

European Defence Fund (EDF) Development

WHERE

European Commission’s

European Defence Fund (EDF) Development

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

€5.3 bn for collaborative defence development (63%)

European Defence Fund (EDF) Development

HOW

Network of EDF National Focal Points
EDA's ad-hocs Cat. A (art. 19) and Cat. B (art. 20): EDA's ad-hoc Cat. A (art. 19) and Cat. B (art. 20)

SCOPE

EUROPEAN DEFENCE CAPABILITIES RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT

EDA's ad-hoc Cat. A (art. 19) and Cat. B (art. 20)

WHAT

Cooperative defence Research-and-Technology (R&T) / capability projects and programmes

EDA's ad-hoc Cat. A (art. 19) and Cat. B (art. 20)

WHO

Ministries of Defence (MoDs) decision: enterprises, Research-and-Technology Organisations (RTOs), universities. Consortia

EDA's ad-hoc Cat. A (art. 19) and Cat. B (art. 20)

WHICH

National funding (MoDs)

EDA's ad-hoc Cat. A (art. 19) and Cat. B (art. 20)

WHEN

Continuing basis

EDA's ad-hoc Cat. A (art. 19) and Cat. B (art. 20)

WHERE

EDA’s CapTechs /
PTs - IDTs

EDA's ad-hoc Cat. A (art. 19) and Cat. B (art. 20)

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

Case-by-case basis

EDA's ad-hoc Cat. A (art. 19) and Cat. B (art. 20)

HOW

(MoDs in) EDA’s CapTechs /
PTs - IDTs
TSI Technical Support Instrument: Technical Support Instrument (TSI)

SCOPE

Structural reform for cohesion, competitiveness, productivity, R&I, growth and jobs

Technical Support Instrument (TSI)

WHAT

EU contractors providing expertise to EU Member States (MS)' design, development and implementation of reforms and capacity building. Multi-country projects are not excluded.reforms

Technical Support Instrument (TSI)

WHO

EU MS

Technical Support Instrument (TSI)

WHICH

Grants, public procurement, reimbursements and contributions to international organisations’ trust funds

Technical Support Instrument (TSI)

WHEN

2021-2027: yearly call for proposals (DDL: October 31)

Technical Support Instrument (TSI)

WHERE

European Commission's DG REFORM

Technical Support Instrument (TSI)

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

€864 mn

Technical Support Instrument (TSI)

HOW

Demand-driven (request from a MS through its national Coordinating Authority)
Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport: Single European Sky Air Traffic Management (ATM) Research (SESAR). European Military Mobility. Energy: Connecting Europe Facility (CEF ) Transport: Single European Sky Air Traffic Management (ATM) Research (SESAR). European Military Mobility. Energy

SCOPE

Interconnected, sustainable and high performing trans-European networks and infrastructures in the fields of transport, energy and digital services

Connecting Europe Facility (CEF ) Transport: Single European Sky Air Traffic Management (ATM) Research (SESAR). European Military Mobility. Energy

WHAT

Project of common interest (PCIs); cooperative works or studies (or a combination of both); innovation; pilot activities can be part of the project and dual-use transport network

Connecting Europe Facility (CEF ) Transport: Single European Sky Air Traffic Management (ATM) Research (SESAR). European Military Mobility. Energy

WHO

MS(s), participating EEA EFTA/acceding countries/candidates and European Neighbourhood Policy countries. If concerned MS agrees: international organisations, public/private bodies (e.g. industry, universities, RTOs) in EU

Connecting Europe Facility (CEF ) Transport: Single European Sky Air Traffic Management (ATM) Research (SESAR). European Military Mobility. Energy

WHICH

Grants, guarantees, project bonds, procurement and blending operations

Connecting Europe Facility (CEF ) Transport: Single European Sky Air Traffic Management (ATM) Research (SESAR). European Military Mobility. Energy

WHEN

2021-2027: 2021-2027 Available forthcoming/open-for-submission calls for proposal

Connecting Europe Facility (CEF ) Transport: Single European Sky Air Traffic Management (ATM) Research (SESAR). European Military Mobility. Energy

WHERE

European Commission’sEuropean Commission's CINEA

Connecting Europe Facility (CEF ) Transport: Single European Sky Air Traffic Management (ATM) Research (SESAR). European Military Mobility. Energy

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

≤ 30% (or ≤ 50% for studies, cross-border links, telematic applications systems, new technology and innovation, safety and outermost regions) and ≤ 75% for regional/EU-wide security of supply, EU solidarity and innovative solutions

Connecting Europe Facility (CEF ) Transport: Single European Sky Air Traffic Management (ATM) Research (SESAR). European Military Mobility. Energy

HOW

Project application (via the EU Funding and Tenders portal)
Digital Europe: Digital Europe

SCOPE

Digital transformation, global competitiveness and strategic autonomy

Digital Europe

WHAT

High performance computing; artificial intelligence; cybersecurity; advanced skills; deployment, best use of digital capabilities and interoperability; public and academic European Digital Innovation Hubs for SMESs/mid-caps and semiconductors

Digital Europe

WHO

Entities with legal personality in EU, participating EEA EFTA/acceding /(potential) candidate and European Neighbourhood Policy countries. International organisations

Digital Europe

WHICH

Grants and blending operations

Digital Europe

WHEN

2021- 2027 Open calls for proposals (DDL from 01/26 to 07/27)

Digital Europe

WHERE

European Commission’s
Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)

Digital Europe

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

Supercomputing (€2 bn), AI (€1.6 bn), cybresecurity (€1.4 bn), advanced digital skills (€500 mn), wide use of digital technologies (€1 bn) and semiconductors (€1.6 bn)

Digital Europe

HOW

Project application (via the EU Funding and Tenders portal)
Space Programme GNSS (Galileo). EGNOS. Copernicus. SSA (SST, SWE, NEOs). GOVSATCOM: Space Programme GNSS (Galileo). EGNOS. Copernicus. SSA (SST, SWE, NEOs). GOVSATCOM

SCOPE

Space-related data, up and downstream sector, safety, security and autonomy

Space Programme GNSS (Galileo). EGNOS. Copernicus. SSA (SST, SWE, NEOs). GOVSATCOM

WHAT

Galileo/EGNOS: management, evolution, protection, standardisation, market development.Copernicus: continuity, development, launch, monitoring. SST: sensors, data, services.SWE: services. NEO:mapping, networking.GOVSATCOM: development, operations, procurement

Space Programme GNSS (Galileo). EGNOS. Copernicus. SSA (SST, SWE, NEOs). GOVSATCOM

WHO

Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus, GOVSATCOM, SWE, NEO: entities in EU, participating EEA EFTA / acceding / candidate and European Neighbourhood Policy countries. If agreements (UK in Copernicus); or on requests for SST services

Space Programme GNSS (Galileo). EGNOS. Copernicus. SSA (SST, SWE, NEOs). GOVSATCOM

WHICH

Grants, prizes, procurement and financial instruments within blending operations

Space Programme GNSS (Galileo). EGNOS. Copernicus. SSA (SST, SWE, NEOs). GOVSATCOM

WHEN

2021-2027 Calls for proposals/tenders

Space Programme GNSS (Galileo). EGNOS. Copernicus. SSA (SST, SWE, NEOs). GOVSATCOM

WHERE

EC’s DG DEFIS (Galileo, EGNOS, GOVSATCOM, NEO, SWE), Space Programme Agency (EUSPA - Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus, GOVSATCOM).
ESA (Copernicus, Galileo, EGNOS, SST, GOVSATCOM). EUMETSAT ,SATCEN , Frontex , EMSA (Copernicus). MS’ organisations

Space Programme GNSS (Galileo). EGNOS. Copernicus. SSA (SST, SWE, NEOs). GOVSATCOM

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

≤ 100% of eligible costs for tenders (procurement) and 60-70% for grant agreements

Space Programme GNSS (Galileo). EGNOS. Copernicus. SSA (SST, SWE, NEOs). GOVSATCOM

HOW

Programmes and projects
European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy European Regional Development Fund (ERDF): European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

SCOPE

PO 1 ‎"SMARTER": competitiveness, R&I, digitisation, skills. PO 2 “GREENER”: energy transition, climate change, circular economy and resilience. PO 3 “MOBILITY”: TEN-T PO 4 "MORE SOCIAL": employment, education, skills, social inclusion, equal, healthcare, culture and sustainable tourism. PO 5 "CLOSER TO CITIZENS": urban development

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

WHAT

Shared-responsibility programmes between the EU Commission and MS, studies, R&I, access to services, productive investments, infrastructures, equipment, software, intagible assets, networking, life-long learning, ICT, connectivity, health or disaster resilience supplies, sustainable urban development, low-carbon economy and SMEs

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

WHO

Researchers in supported research facilities, (foreign) enterprises (mainly SMEs), clusters, universities, NGOs, associations, voluntary organisations, RTOs, ministries, other private or public organisations and consortia

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

WHICH

Grants. Grants, loans, guarantees, equity and combination . Combination

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

WHEN

2021-2027: calls for proposals and/or (continuously) «open window»

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

WHERE

Managing Authorities (MA) in (MS), financial intermediaries and holding funds

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

As in the specific calls for proposals

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

HOW

Project application to the MS The country's designated authority provides information on the programme, selects projects, monitors implementation and provides information on the programme
European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument under ERDF-European Territorial Cooperation (ETC): European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument under ERDF-European Territorial Cooperation (ETC)

SCOPE

Cross-border and transnational cooperation to build pan-European clusters

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument under ERDF-European Territorial Cooperation (ETC)

WHAT

Commercialisation, scaling up, regulatory barriers overcome in interregional innovation or capacity building projects in priority sectors (e.g. big data, circular economy, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity) for European value chains and acceleration of the market uptake of reserach results

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument under ERDF-European Territorial Cooperation (ETC)

WHO

Transnational partnerships among legal entities in Regions with shared R&I Smart Specialisation Strategy (RIS3)

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument under ERDF-European Territorial Cooperation (ETC)

WHICH

Grants

COSME Financial instruments (LGF, EFG)

WHEN

2021-2027: calls for proposals and/or (continuously) «open window»

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument under ERDF-European Territorial Cooperation (ETC)

WHERE

European Commission's (EC) Innovation Council, SMEs Executive Agency (EISMA), Managing Authorities (MA) in MS and Horizon Europe third countries ), Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) and Managing Authorities (MA) in MS and Horizon Europe 3^rd countries

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument under ERDF-European Territorial Cooperation (ETC)

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

Up to €10 million per project

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument under ERDF-European Territorial Cooperation (ETC)

HOW

Project application to the MA The country's designated authority provides information on the programme, selects projects, monitors implementation and provides information on the programme
European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy European Social Fund Plus (ESF+): European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)

SCOPE

HUMAN CAPITAL: employment, education, training and social inclusion. Additional mission to support economic, territorial and social cohesion in the EU to reduce disparities between MS and regions

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)

WHAT

Projects on key skills and competencies

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)

WHO

Legal entities in EU and associated third countries, international organisations and partnership between the European Commission, national and regional authorities and other stakeholders

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)

WHICH

Grants

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)

WHEN

2021-2027: calls for proposals and/or (continuously) «open window»

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)

WHERE

Managing Authorities (MA) in MS, financial intermediaries and holding funds

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

As in the specific calls for proposals

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)

HOW

Project application to the MA The country's designated authority provides information on the programme, selects projects, monitors implementation and provides information on the programme
European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Cohesion Policy Cohesion Fund (CF): European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Cohesion Fund (CF)

SCOPE

Environment and trans-European networks in transport infrastructures

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Cohesion Fund (CF)

WHAT

Studies and investments in the environment and in TEN-T and programmes in shared responsibility between the European Commission and MS national and regional authorities

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Cohesion Fund (CF)

WHO

Transnational partnerships (consortia) among legal entities in Regions with shared R&I Smart Specialisation Strategy (RIS3)

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Cohesion Fund (CF)

WHICH

Grants, loans, guarantees, equity and combination

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Cohesion Fund (CF)

WHEN

2021-2027: calls for proposals and/or (continuously) «open window»

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Cohesion Fund (CF)

WHERE

Managing Authorities (MA) in BG, CZ, EE, EL, CY, LT, LV, HR, HU, MT, PL, PT, RO, SI, SK (MS whose GNI per capita is below 90% of EU average), financial intermediaries and holding funds

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Cohesion Fund (CF)

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

As in the specific calls for proposals

European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Cohesion Fund (CF)

HOW

Project application to the MA The country's designated authority provides information on the programme, selects projects, monitors implementation and provides information on the programme
Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Innovation Fund: Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Modernisation Fund

SCOPE

Deployment of net-zero and innovative technologies

Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Modernisation Fund

WHAT

Innovative low-carbon technologies, emission-reducing processes in energy-intensive industries, carbon capture and utilisation (CCU), carbon capture and storage (CCS) facilities, innovative renewable energy generation, energy storage, net zero mobility (maritime, aviation, road transport) and buildings

Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Modernisation Fund

WHO

Single companies or consortia in EU MS, IS, NO and LI

Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Modernisation Fund

WHICH

Grants and allowances

Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Modernisation Fund

WHEN

2021-2030. 11 open calls for proposals (DOO 4 December 2025 - DDLs 19 February 2026 and 23 April 2026)

Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Modernisation Fund

WHERE

CINEA (as designed by the European Commission’s DG CLIMA), EIB for Project Development Assistance and participating countries DG CLIMA).
EIB for Project Development Assistance and participating countries.

Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Modernisation Fund

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

Maximum size per project up to 60% of the capital costs

Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Modernisation Fund

HOW

Project application
Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Modernisation Fund: Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Modernisation Fund

SCOPE

Energy system modernisation and energy efficiency improvement

Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Modernisation Fund

WHAT

Renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy storage, energy networks and just transition in carbon-dependent regions

Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Modernisation Fund

WHO

Proponents in BG, HR, CZ, EE, EL, HU, LT, LV, PL, RO, PT, SK and SI

Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Modernisation Fund

WHICH

Grants, premium, guarantee instruments, loans or capital injections

Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Modernisation Fund

WHEN

2021-2030: (continuously) «rolling base». No EU-wide direct open calls (projects submitted by MS)

Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Modernisation Fund

WHERE

Investment proposals submitted at any time to the EIB and the Investment Committee, which then reviews them twice yearly

Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Modernisation Fund

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

Not defined

Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Modernisation Fund

HOW

Through own Member State (BG, HR, CZ, EE, HU, LT, LV, PL, RO, SK only)
InvestEU Fund Sustainable infrastructures.‎ R&I and digitisation.‎ SMEs / small mid-caps: InvestEU Fund Sustainable infrastructures.‎ R&I and digitisation.‎ SMEs / small mid-caps

SCOPE

Competitiveness: R&I, digitalisation, growth, sustainability and resilience. SMEs/small Mid-Caps and their strategic values chains

InvestEU Fund Sustainable infrastructures.‎ R&I and digitisation.‎ SMEs / small mid-caps

WHAT

Four main policy areas: sustainable infrastructure, R&I and digitalisation, SMEs, social investment and skills

InvestEU Fund Sustainable infrastructures.‎ R&I and digitisation.‎ SMEs / small mid-caps

WHO

Legal entities (e.g. SMEs) in EU and countries associated to InvestEU, private entities (e.g. special-purpose vehicles or project companies, large corporates and MidCaps including small MidCaps and SMEs), public sector entities, public sector-type entities, mixed entities and non-profit organisations

InvestEU Fund Sustainable infrastructures.‎ R&I and digitisation.‎ SMEs / small mid-caps

WHICH

Loans, equity, financing/investment operations, loans, (counter-guarantees), capital market instruments, subordinated debt and (quasi-) equity investments

InvestEU Fund Sustainable infrastructures.‎ R&I and digitisation.‎ SMEs / small mid-caps

WHEN

2021-2026
Applications submitted until 28 February 2026 (or earlier if the budget is exhausted) at any time and on a rolling basis and then evaluated on a bi-annual basis on each cut-off date of the call

InvestEU Fund Sustainable infrastructures.‎ R&I and digitisation.‎ SMEs / small mid-caps

WHERE

Financial intermediaries, funds, investment platforms, other vehicles in EU and IS, LI, NO (EFTA countries in EEA)

InvestEU Fund Sustainable infrastructures.‎ R&I and digitisation.‎ SMEs / small mid-caps

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

€372 bn in additional investment with a €26.2 bn EU budget guarantee

InvestEU Fund Sustainable infrastructures.‎ R&I and digitisation.‎ SMEs / small mid-caps

HOW

Project application to selected financial intermediaries
Single Market Programme (SMP) SME Pillar: Single Market Programme (SMP) SME Pillar

SCOPE

Competitiveness, capacity building and sustainability

Single Market Programme (SMP) SME Pillar

WHAT

SME (and cluster or business network organisation) creation, growth, sustainability, access to markets, entrepreneurial skills, digital transformation, business opportunities and innovation uptake

Single Market Programme (SMP) SME Pillar

WHO

Legal entities in EU, participating EEA EFTA (matching with EU definition) and associated (potential) candidate and European Neighbourhood Policy countries

Single Market Programme (SMP) SME Pillar

WHICH

Grants and blending operations

Single Market Programme (SMP) SME Pillar

WHEN

2021-2027. Available open-for-submission calls for proposals

Single Market Programme (SMP) SME Pillar

WHERE

European Commission’s European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

Single Market Programme (SMP) SME Pillar

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

≤ 100% of eligible costs for third parties; ≤ 90% for cost categories

Single Market Programme (SMP) SME Pillar

HOW

Project application (via the EU Funding and Tenders portal)
LIFE Environment. Climate Action: LIFE Environment. Climate Action

SCOPE

Shift towards a sustainable, circular, energy-efficient, renewable energy-based, climate-neutral/-resilient economy and conservation of biodiversity, habitats and species

LIFE Environment. Climate Action

WHAT

Pilot, demonstration, information, awareness, dissemination projects related to e.g. water, waste, energy, circular economy, chemicals (incl. REACH), noise, emissions, soil and urban environment; development and demonstration of innovative technologies and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of EU environmental policy, law, best practices and solutions

LIFE Environment. Climate Action

WHO

Legal entities in the EU, participating EEA EFTA countries and associated countries among acceding, candidate and potential candidate countries and European Neighbourhood Policy countries; legal entities created under Union law or international organisations; and, subject to the applicable conditions, legal entities established in third countries associated or not associated with the LIFE Programme.

LIFE Environment. Climate Action

WHICH

Action grants, prizes, procurement and blending operations

LIFE Environment. Climate Action

WHEN

2021-2027 – annual calls for proposals

LIFE Environment. Climate Action

WHERE

European Commission's European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)

LIFE Environment. Climate Action

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

≤ 60% of eligible costs for integrated, preparatory and technical assistance projects (≤ 75% under the subprogramme Nature and Biodiversity); ≤ 55% co-funding for environment and resource-efficiency projects; and ≤ 55% funding for environmental governance and information projects.

LIFE Environment. Climate Action

HOW

Project application via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal
Union Civil Protection Mechanism RescEU reserve: Union Civil Protection Mechanism RescEU reserve

SCOPE

Disaster preparedness and risk management

Union Civil Protection Mechanism RescEU reserve

WHAT

Capacities (equipment, expertise and assistance) to be acquired, stockpiled, rented, leased or contracted in medical response, emergency transportation and capacities in CBRN incidents

Union Civil Protection Mechanism RescEU reserve

WHO

EU Member State(s), AL, BA, MD, UA, IS, ME, MK, NO, RS, TR

Union Civil Protection Mechanism RescEU reserve

WHICH

Joint procurement / (direct) grants (to MS)

Union Civil Protection Mechanism RescEU reserve

WHEN

2021-2027 - available open-for-submission calls for proposals

Union Civil Protection Mechanism RescEU reserve

WHERE

Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC)

Union Civil Protection Mechanism RescEU reserve

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

Not defined

Union Civil Protection Mechanism RescEU reserve

HOW

Demand-driven (request from MS)
European Investment Bank (EIB) Loans: European Investment Bank (EIB) Loans

SCOPE

Climate and environment; digitalisation and innovation; security and defence; cohesion policy; agriculture and bioeconomy; social infrastructure; global investment and Capital Market Union

European Investment Bank (EIB) Loans

WHAT

(Dual-use) Investments aligned with EIB priorities

European Investment Bank (EIB) Loans

WHO

Mid-caps and large corporates, public entities (subject to the EIB excluded activities)

European Investment Bank (EIB) Loans

WHICH

Loans

European Investment Bank (EIB) Loans

WHEN

Continuing basis

European Investment Bank (EIB) Loans

WHERE

EIB

European Investment Bank (EIB) Loans

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

≤ 50% of a project, whose total investment cost is ≥ €50 mn (high capital) or €5-50 mn (mid capital)

European Investment Bank (EIB) Loans

HOW

Project / Programme application
Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) Public sector loan facility (PSLF): Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) Public sector loan facility (PSLF)

SCOPE

Transition to EU climate targets and management of the social, economic, and environmental challenges arising from such transition

Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) Public sector loan facility (PSLF)

WHAT

Energy infrastructures, networks and efficiency measures (e.g. building renovation), sustainable mobility, public research, digitalisation, urban renewal and regeneration, circular economy, up-skilling, re-skilling and training in regions with a Territorial Just Transition Plan

Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) Public sector loan facility (PSLF)

WHO

Body with a public service mission

Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) Public sector loan facility (PSLF)

WHICH

Blending grants (also as interest rate subsidy) and loans

Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) Public sector loan facility (PSLF)

WHEN

2021-2027 - Available open-for-submission calls for proposals

Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) Public sector loan facility (PSLF)

WHERE

European Commission's DG REGIO, CINEA and EIB

Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) Public sector loan facility (PSLF)

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

Grants up to 15% (25% in less developed regions) of the loan

Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) Public sector loan facility (PSLF)

HOW

Project application through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, with the involvement of CINEA and the EIB.
ERASMUS+ Organisations / institutions cooperation (KA2): Alliances for Innovation: ERASMUS+ Organisations / institutions cooperation (KA2): Alliances for Innovation

SCOPE

Strengthen Europe's innovation capacity, professionalism, education and training via cooperation partnerships

ERASMUS+ Organisations / institutions cooperation (KA2): Alliances for Innovation

WHAT

1) Coherent and comprehensive set of sectoral or cross-sectoral activities at the organisational, local, regional, national or European levels
2) Industrial sectoral upskilling/reskilling; skills intelligence, strategy, (VET) training and addressing gaps (higher, adult and school education)
3) Digitalisation
4) Aerospace and defence

ERASMUS+ Organisations / institutions cooperation (KA2): Alliances for Innovation

WHO

Transnational partnerships of (1) 8 MS or third countries associated to the Programme / (2) 12 applicants (beneficiaries, not affiliated entities): labour market actors, Higher Education Institutions (HEI), VET providers, in (1) ≥ 4 / (2) ≥ 8 countries, and a consortium of at least 5 labour market actors and at least 5 education and training providers as applicants

ERASMUS+ Organisations / institutions cooperation (KA2): Alliances for Innovation

WHICH

Grants

ERASMUS+ Organisations / institutions cooperation (KA2): Alliances for Innovation

WHEN

2021-2027 - available open-for-submission calls for proposals

ERASMUS+ Organisations / institutions cooperation (KA2): Alliances for Innovation

WHERE

European Commission's European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

ERASMUS+ Organisations / institutions cooperation (KA2): Alliances for Innovation

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

1) €1 million-€1.45 million (in 2-3 years)
2) €4 million (in 4 years)

ERASMUS+ Organisations / institutions cooperation (KA2): Alliances for Innovation

HOW

Project application via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal
ERASMUS+ Organisations / institutions cooperation (KA2): Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMD): ERASMUS+ Organisations / institutions cooperation (KA2): Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMD)

SCOPE

Fostering excellence

ERASMUS+ Organisations / institutions cooperation (KA2): Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMD)

WHAT

High-level integrated and international (1-2 year) study programme at Master level (for ≥ 6 years and ≥ 4 editions)

ERASMUS+ Organisations / institutions cooperation (KA2): Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMD)

WHO

International consortia/partnerships of ≥ 3 HEI in ≥ 3 countries, of which ≥ 2 in Programme countries and/or third countries associated to the Programme (and multiple associated partners from the academic and non-academic world); if relevant, including non-educational partners with specific expertise

ERASMUS+ Organisations / institutions cooperation (KA2): Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMD)

WHICH

Grants

ERASMUS+ Organisations / institutions cooperation (KA2): Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMD)

WHEN

2021-2027 - available open-for-submission calls for proposals

ERASMUS+ Organisations / institutions cooperation (KA2): Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMD)

WHERE

European Commission's European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

ERASMUS+ Organisations / institutions cooperation (KA2): Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMD)

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

As in the specific calls for proposal

ERASMUS+ Organisations / institutions cooperation (KA2): Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMD)

HOW

Project application via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal
Horizon Europe Pillar I “Excellent Science” European Research Council (ERC): Horizon Europe Pillar I “Excellent Science” European Research Council (ERC)

SCOPE

Reinforcing and extending the excellence of EU's science base

Horizon Europe Pillar I “Excellent Science” European Research Council (ERC)

WHAT

(Civil applications of R&I dual-use), new and emerging technological fields and frontier research projects in any field

Horizon Europe Pillar I “Excellent Science” European Research Council (ERC)

WHO

Principal Investigators (i.e. individual researchers with PhD) in any EU entity or associated countries

Horizon Europe Pillar I “Excellent Science” European Research Council (ERC)

WHICH

Grants

Horizon Europe Pillar I “Excellent Science” European Research Council (ERC)

WHEN

2021-2027 - available open-for-submission calls for proposals

Horizon Europe Pillar I “Excellent Science” European Research Council (ERC)

WHERE

European Commission's DG RTD and European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA)

Horizon Europe Pillar I “Excellent Science” European Research Council (ERC)

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

Starting: ≤ €1.5 mn;
Consolidator: ≤ €2 mn;
Advanced: ≤ €2.5 mn.
For all: + ≤ €1 mn as additional funding

Horizon Europe Pillar I “Excellent Science” European Research Council (ERC)

HOW

Project application via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal
Horizon Europe Pillar II “Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness”: Horizon Europe Pillar II “Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness”

SCOPE

Multiple clusters:
(1) Health
(2) Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society
(3) Civil Security for Society
(4) Digital, Industry and Space
(5) Climate, Energy and Mobility
(6) Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment

Horizon Europe Pillar II “Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness”

WHAT

(Civil applications of dual-use) Transnational R&I projects

Horizon Europe Pillar II “Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness”

WHO

Consortia
(≥ 3 entities from ≥ 3 EU Member States or associated countries)

Horizon Europe Pillar II “Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness”

WHICH

Grants. Prizes. (Pre-commercial) public procurement (of innovative solutions)

Horizon Europe Pillar II “Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness”

WHEN

2021-2027: (normally) calls for project proposals

Horizon Europe Pillar II “Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness”

WHERE

European Commission's agencies:
HaDEA (clusters 1 and 4)
REA (clusters 2, 3 and 6)
CINEA (cluster 5)
and Joint Undertakings

Horizon Europe Pillar II “Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness”

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

As in the specific calls for proposal

Horizon Europe Pillar II “Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness”

HOW

Project application via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal
Horizon Europe Pillar III “Innovative Europe” European Innovation Council (EIC): Horizon Europe Pillar III “Innovative Europe”: European Innovation Council (EIC)

SCOPE

Breakthrough technologies and disruptive innovation ecosystem for future European leadership in human-centric AI, quantum computing, new energy and health sectors

Horizon Europe Pillar III “Innovative Europe”: European Innovation Council (EIC)

WHAT

(Civil applications of dual-use) High-risk, high-impact breakthrough innovation and game-changing solutions contributing to the objectives of the European Green Deal and the Recovery Plan for Europe

Horizon Europe Pillar III “Innovative Europe”: European Innovation Council (EIC)

WHO

Pathfinder: consortia of ≥ 3 entities (RTOs, industry or universities) from 3 EU Member States or eligible associated countries for new technologies.
Transition: single entities and consortia (2-5) for innovation potential.
Accelerator: individuals, start-ups, SMEs and small-caps for high-risk innovations.

Horizon Europe Pillar III “Innovative Europe”: European Innovation Council (EIC)

WHICH

Grants; (quasi-)equity; blended finance; prizes

Horizon Europe Pillar III “Innovative Europe”: European Innovation Council (EIC)

WHEN

2021-2027 - available open-for-submission calls for proposals

Horizon Europe Pillar III “Innovative Europe”: European Innovation Council (EIC)

WHERE

European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Commission's European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

Horizon Europe Pillar III “Innovative Europe”: European Innovation Council (EIC)

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

Pathfinder (TRL 1-4): ≤ €3-4 mn.
Transition (TRL 4-5/6): ≤ €2.5 mn.
Accelerator (TRL 5/6-8): ≤ €2.5 mn in grants and/or €0.5-15 mn in quasi-/equity by the EC (≤ 25% shares).
Prizes: €50-100 k.

Horizon Europe Pillar III “Innovative Europe”: European Innovation Council (EIC)

HOW

Project application via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal
Horizon Europe E.L.EN.A.: Energy efficiency: Horizon Europe E.L.EN.A.: Energy efficiency

SCOPE

Energy efficiency, renewable energy use in buildings and overall contribution to the 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 target

Horizon Europe E.L.EN.A.: Energy efficiency

WHAT

(Civil applications of dual-use) Transnational R&I projects (technical studies, energy audits; business plans and financial/legal advisory; tendering procedure preparation and project building/management) in energy efficiency, residential sector and sustainable transport

Horizon Europe E.L.EN.A.: Energy efficiency

WHO

Public or private entities, subject to the EIB excluded activities

Horizon Europe E.L.EN.A.: Energy efficiency

WHICH

Grants, prizes, (pre-commercial) public procurement (of innovative solutions) for projects typically above €30 million

Horizon Europe E.L.EN.A.: Energy efficiency

WHEN

Continuing basis (“first come, first-served basis”)

Horizon Europe E.L.EN.A.: Energy efficiency

WHERE

European Investment Bank (EIB)

Horizon Europe E.L.EN.A.: Energy efficiency

QUANTUM
(HOW MUCH)

As in the specific calls for proposal

Horizon Europe E.L.EN.A.: Energy efficiency

HOW

Sending an e-mail to elena@eib.org to start a discussion on a potential project