TUNEWET Project

TUNEWET Project is sponsored by European Commission. MSCA-funded project studying tropical wetland methane emissions.

European Commission Funding - EU Grants Funding European Commission Funding Call for applications to support high-potential European start-ups developing innovative solutions in biotech, medtech, digital health, AI, and biomarkers or diagnostics Call for proposals to support high-potential European micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) developing innovative healthcare solutions.

The initiative targets companies working in biotech, medtech, digital health, AI, and biomarkers or diagnostics to help them advance product development, refine commercialisation strategies, and prepare for subsequent fundraising rounds while addressing unmet clinical needs across Europe. Individual grants range between EUR 300,000 and EUR 500,000 for projects lasting up to 12 months, with a set start date of January 1, 2027.

To qualify for funding, applying companies must employ at least four full-time equivalent workers and have closed a minimum total equity investment of EUR 2,000,000 within the previous 36 months, which must include participation from at least one new investor.

Furthermore, applicants must meet specific Innovation Maturity Levels (IML) tailored to their respective sector: Biotech: Must be at IML 5 or higher, representing the safety and toxicity study stage; Medtech: Must be at IML 6 or higher, requiring an initial clinical proof of concept; Digital Health and AI: Must be at IML 7 or higher, signifying the market validation phase; Biomarkers and Diagnostics: Must be at IML 7 or higher, also requiring market validation.

Call for applications to recognise innovative European startups and scaleups developing AI solutions in strategic sectors June 26, 2026; Other EU Programmes ; AI Grants , Awards , Startup grants Call for proposals to develop rail transport infrastructure projects on the TEN-T core network June 26, 2026; Other EU Programmes ; Innovation grants , Mobility / Transportation Grants Call for proposals to develop rail transport infrastructure projects on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) core network.

Backed by a total budget of EUR 350,000,000, funding caps are tiered based on geographic scope: up to EUR 30,000,000 for projects within a single Member State, up to EUR 70,000,000 for projects spanning two Member States, and up to EUR 100,000,000 for initiatives involving more than two Member States.

Eligible applicants must be legal entities established within an eligible country, and all approved works must be completed by December 31, 2030. Priority will be given to projects that foster the development of high-speed rail in alignment with the Commission’s communication on the subject.

The funding supports works and studies focused on: Network Enhancements: Constructing or upgrading cross-border sections and missing infrastructure links; Intermodal Interconnections: Connecting rail systems with inland waterways, maritime transport (including port hinterlands), and air networks to create more sustainable feeder systems for long-haul flights.

Call for proposals enhance the accessibility to and collection of jurisprudence related to asylum and expand the EUAA Case Law Database June 26, 2026; Other EU Programmes ; Social innovation Call for proposals to enhance the accessibility and collection of asylum-related jurisprudence.

Backed by a total funding pool of EUR 104,500, this initiative aims to expand the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) Case Law Database by funding projects that span between 12 and 18 months. Eligible applicants include single entities or consortia composed of higher education establishments, research organizations, or legal clinics that are established legal entities within eligible countries.

Successful applicants will be tasked with researching, collecting, and analyzing judgments, decisions, and interim measures from national, European, and UN appeals bodies within the context of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS), the Pact on Migration and Asylum, and UN instruments.

Specifically, grantees will research public sources across EU+ countries, identify the most relevant jurisprudence using EUAA methodology, draft comprehensive summaries in English, and register these cases into the database. Furthermore, the project requires the production of comparative analyses and thematic products that highlight landmark cases, interpretative trends, and novel concept clarifications.

Ultimately, this funding opportunity is expected to enrich the EUAA’s stored collection of international protection cases and significantly raise awareness of asylum jurisprudence among academic stakeholders and students.

By improving legal research skills and enhancing information exchange regarding the functioning of appeal procedures in EU+ countries, the initiative will directly support situational awareness and strategic analysis for the EUAA.

Call for proposals to modernise maritime transport infrastructure on the TEN-T network and reducing the environmental impact of transport through efficient short sea shipping links and greening of inland shipping June 26, 2026; Other EU Programmes ; Innovation grants , Mobility / Transportation Grants to modernise maritime transport infrastructure and reduce its environmental impact through greener inland shipping and efficient short sea shipping links.

The initiative offers a total funding pool of EUR 200,000,000, with individual project awards capped at EUR 10,000,000. Eligible applicants must be legal entities established in an eligible country, and all approved works must be completed by December 31, 2030.

Funding is exclusively dedicated to works projects that fall into two main greening categories, which must remain accessible to all operators on a non-discriminatory basis: Port Charging & Power Infrastructure: Supporting the deployment of Onshore-power supply (OPS) and Shore-side Battery Charging (SBC) systems in TEN-T maritime and inland ports.

Eligible elements include internal port electrical grid upgrades, off-port grid connections, and synergetic green additions—such as on-site renewable energy generation and battery storage banks—provided these synergetic elements do not exceed 20% of the total eligible project costs; Vessel Energy System Retrofits and Newbuilds: Funding the fitting or retrofitting of propulsion and energy systems on eligible short sea shipping vessels, maritime ferries (minimum 2,000 GT), and inland waterway vessels (longer than 20 meters with a capacity over 12 passengers).

Eligible technologies include electric, hybrid, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, and biomethane systems, alongside wind-assisted propulsion.

Call for proposals to modernise transport infrastructure and enhance the digitalisation of road transport on the TEN-T network June 26, 2026; Other EU Programmes ; Digital technologies grants , Innovation grants , Mobility / Transportation Grants Call for proposals to modernise transport infrastructure and enhance the digitalisation of road transport across the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).

With a total funding pool of EUR 20,000,000 and individual awards available up to EUR 10,000,000, this initiative specifically targets the commercial pre-deployment and deployment of autonomous vehicles using mature, market-ready technologies rather than research and innovation activities. Eligible applicants must be legal entities established in an eligible country, and all funded projects must be completed by December 31, 2030.

Call for proposals to develop rail transport infrastructure projects on the TEN-T core network June 26, 2026; Other EU Programmes ; Innovation grants , Mobility / Transportation Grants Call for proposals to advance rail transport infrastructure projects on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) core network.

The initiative features a total funding pool of EUR 260,000,000, with maximum individual awards scaled by geographic scope: up to EUR 30,000,000 for single Member State projects, up to EUR 70,000,000 for dual Member State projects, and up to EUR 100,000,000 for initiatives spanning more than two Member States. Eligible applicants must be legal entities established in an eligible country.

The strict project completion timeline dictates a maximum duration ending December 31, 2029 for studies and December 31, 2030 for physical works. Priority status will be granted to projects that foster high-speed rail development in accordance with the Commission’s high-speed rail communication.

Eligible works and studies must focus on: Infrastructure Connectivity: Constructing or upgrading critical cross-border sections and missing transport links; Intermodal Integration: Developing interconnections between rail and other transport sectors, including maritime networks, inland waterways, port hinterland connections, and integrated high-speed rail-to-air hubs designed to establish sustainable feeder networks for long-haul flights.

Call for proposals to support impactful performing arts collaborations, focusing on inclusion, diversity, and the fight against climate change June 24, 2026; Other EU Programmes ; Art Grants Call for proposals offering a total of EUR 1. 4 million to support cross-border performing arts collaboration partnerships that focus on inclusion, diversity, and the fight against climate change.

The call is open to professionals and organizations legally based in any of the 41 Creative Europe countries, excluding projects centered on live music and opera. To be eligible, applicants must form a partnership consisting of at least three partners from three different Creative Europe countries, and the proposal must include at least one performing arts work to be presented across a minimum of three different participating nations.

Funding is distributed through small (€15,000), medium (€25,000), and large (€55,000) grants, with partnerships eligible to request up to €5,000 in additional top-ups to address accessibility and sustainability needs.

The maximum total grant amount per proposal is capped at €60,000, and 5% of the total available funding will be specifically allocated to initiatives that involve Ukrainian partners or support the Ukrainian performing arts sector.

Call for proposals to improve measurement of food waste and help implement food waste prevention June 24, 2026; Other EU Programmes ; Food grants Call for proposals offering a total of EUR 4,000,000 to support effective food waste prevention and valorization initiatives.

The call is open to public or private legal entities from eligible countries, accommodating both single applicants and consortia, provided that multi-beneficiary partnerships include a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) representative. Selected projects will receive grants of around EUR 300,000 and are expected to run for 18 to 24 months.

Prioritizing actions at the top of the food waste hierarchy, the funding targets food business operators in the middle of the supply chain—such as manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers—as well as food banks and redistribution organizations.

Eligible activities include developing innovative packaging and digital tools, implementing consumer-focused reduction strategies, and repurposing side streams or surplus food into new products to extend shelf life.

To qualify, proposals must incorporate the “Target-Measure-Act” approach by diagnosing food waste hotspots, setting SMART reduction targets, executing targeted interventions, and conducting a final evaluation using specific key performance indicators.

Call for applications to support disaster resilience, response and recovery projects Call for proposals to support collaborative, civilian-focused research, development, and innovation (R&D&I) projects aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness, emergency response, and post-disaster recovery.

Eligible projects must focus on developing or significantly adapting innovative, market-ready technologies, products, or services that address either natural or human-caused disasters.

Funding is strictly designated for projects with a clear research and innovation dimension; standard humanitarian relief, routine reconstruction, or the procurement of existing equipment are ineligible unless they are directly tied to testing or validating the new innovation.

Submitted proposals should address critical innovation-driven fields, such as resilient infrastructure, digital predictive technologies, search and rescue robotics, emergency communication networks, health resilience technologies, or circular post-disaster recovery solutions.

Call for applications to support international cooperation projects in the cultural, artistic, or creative sectors, encouraging partnerships between Ukrainian organizations and legal entities from European Union June 24, 2026; Other EU Programmes ; Art Grants , Culture grants Call for applications to fund international cooperation projects within the cultural, artistic, and creative sectors.

The initiative specifically supports “Innovative Cultural Products” that drive sectoral development through interdisciplinary approaches, modern audience engagement, and cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and AR/VR tools.

To be eligible, projects must feature an international partnership led by a resident applicant of Ukraine working in tandem with at least one non-resident partner entity registered in an European Union country. The initiative features a total funding pool of UAH 19,108,000 (€400,000), with individual project awards strictly ranging from UAH 500,000 (€10,000) to UAH 1,000,000 (€20,000).

Funded projects must focus on promoting Ukrainian cultural diplomacy and national identity, ensuring inclusive digital and physical accessibility for vulnerable populations, and introducing cross-industry partnerships (such as culture collaborating with IT, ecology, or education) capable of attracting non-state investments.

Grants cover a wide range of creative disciplines including audio, visual, performing, and audiovisual arts, literature, and cultural heritage. Supported deliverables span from traditional craft products and live performances to innovative multimedia installations, 3D visual models, podcasts, and digital art platforms.

Call for proposals to support charitable non-profit organizations in organizing free digital skills and coding events for underserved and underrepresented youth June 24, 2026; Other EU Programmes ; Digital technologies grants , Education grants Call for proposals offering EUR 500 grants to charitable non-profit organizations to host free digital skills and coding events.

To be eligible, organizations must be based in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, or the United Kingdom, and they must complete a validation process to verify their non-profit status. The funded events must take place between August 16 and October 31, 2026, align with EU Code Week, and can be hosted virtually, on-site, or in a hybrid format.

Each event must be managed entirely by the submitting organization, last for a minimum of 240 minutes, and cater to at least 20 participants aged 8 to 24. While the initiative aims to introduce youth to technology themes like robotics, AI, and coding, it specifically requires that these free events focus on and include children and young people from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds.

Call for applications for artistic programmes for the 2028 European Capital of Culture June 24, 2026; Other EU Programmes ; Culture grants Call for applications to fund innovative, public-facing cultural projects that address European challenges while remaining grounded in the local context.

This global call is open to any legal entity, provided their proposed artistic or cultural output is implemented within České Budějovice or the South Bohemian Region in 2028. Eligible projects must actively incorporate the philosophy of (perma)culture—defined as a framework of caring for the Earth, people, and the future—across their creation process, content, and long-term community impact.

Funding is divided into two categories: small projects can receive up to CZK 1,500,000 (covering up to 70% of total costs), while large projects can secure up to CZK 4,000,000 (covering up to 50% of total costs). While the call welcomes all artistic fields, preferential evaluation points will be awarded to under-represented genres, including contemporary and digital arts, architecture, contemporary design, music, and photography.

Call for proposals to support local and regional public authorities for innovative projects aimed at monitoring, preventing, and valorizing plastic litter and microplastics in rivers June 22, 2026; Other EU Programmes ; Environmental / Climate grants Call for proposals inviting local and regional public authorities, or bodies directly representing them, from eligible associated regions to replicate, scale, and localize solutions for monitoring, preventing, removing, and valorizing plastic litter and microplastics in freshwater systems.

This opportunity is aimed at regions outside the current UPSTREAM beneficiary countries, with priority given to areas showing high plastic leakage into rivers and seas, such as selected Balkan, Mediterranean, and North African basins. The initiative offers a total funding pool of EUR 140,000, providing individual grants of up to EUR 70,000 for projects lasting eight months across design, deployment, and assessment phases.

To qualify, projects must actively support UPSTREAM objectives through actions like prevention and zero-waste measures, nature-based restoration, or citizen science campaigns, while delivering a mandatory kick-off package, mid-term update, and final technical report.

Call for proposals to support accompanying measures in the coal sector June 22, 2026; Other EU Programmes ; Innovation grants , Sustainability funding Call for proposals to support accompanying measures in the coal sector, with the goal of promoting the use of accumulated knowledge or organizing dedicated workshops and conferences tied to the priorities of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS).

These measures address essential objectives such as supporting a just transition for coal regions, improving health and safety, and minimizing the environmental impact of transitioning mines, while potentially offering policy suggestions for the green and circular transformation of coal communities.

To qualify, proposals must be submitted by a consortium of at least two independent legal entities from two different eligible countries, maintaining a balanced representation of academia, research centers, industry associations, and relevant just transition stakeholders. With a total available budget of EUR 1,000,000, individual grants under this call will range between EUR 300,000 and EUR 500,000.

Projects across all relevant domains are admitted, and funded activities will typically run for a duration of 18 to 36 months, though longer timelines and extensions may be approved in duly justified cases.

Call for proposals to support accompanying measures in the steel sector June 22, 2026; Other EU Programmes ; Innovation grants , Sustainability funding Call for proposals to support accompanying measures in the steel sector, aiming to promote the use of gained knowledge or to organize dedicated workshops and conferences aligned with the priorities of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS).

These measures address key sector objectives, including low-carbon steelmaking, advanced steel grades, resource conservation, and workforce management, while potentially offering policy suggestions for the digital, green, and circular transformation of steel communities in line with the European Green Deal.

To be eligible, proposals must be submitted by a consortium of at least two independent legal entities from two different eligible countries, ensuring a balanced representation of academia, research centers, industry associations, and just transition stakeholders. The total funding available for this initiative is EUR 1,000,000, with individual award amounts ranging between EUR 300,000 and EUR 500,000.

Funded projects will admit proposals across all related domains and are normally expected to run for a duration of 18 to 36 months, though longer timelines and extensions may be granted if they are duly justified.

Call for proposals to support pilot and demonstration projects in the coal sector June 22, 2026; Other EU Programmes ; Innovation grants , Sustainability funding Call for proposals to support pilot and demonstration projects in the coal sector, aiming to bridge the gap between research and innovation.

The funding targets projects that address critical sector objectives, such as supporting the just transition of coal regions, improving health and safety, and minimizing the environmental impacts of mines in transition.

To qualify, applications must be submitted by a consortium comprising a minimum of two independent legal entities—such as public bodies, research organizations, or private undertakings—originating from at least two different eligible countries. The total funding available for this call is EUR 2,880,000, with individual awards expected to range between EUR 1. 5 million and EUR 3 million.

Project activities are expected to start at an initial technology readiness level of TRL 4–5 and reach TRL 7–8 by completion, with pilot projects focusing on appropriate-scale installations and demonstration projects targeting industrial-scale operations.

Finally, funded projects will typically run between 36 and 42 months, and applicants must identify their corresponding Technical Group while providing a comprehensive assessment of the expected industrial, economic, social, and environmental benefits.

Call for proposals to support pilot and demonstration projects in the steel sector June 22, 2026; Other EU Programmes ; Innovation grants , Sustainability funding Call for proposals to support pilot and demonstration projects in the steel sector, aiming to bridge the gap between research, innovation, and commercialization.

The initiative covers key sector objectives, including low-carbon steelmaking, advanced steel grades, resource conservation, and workforce management, with pilot projects focusing on appropriate-scale installations and demonstration projects targeting industrial-scale operations.

To be eligible, proposals must be submitted by a consortium consisting of at least two independent legal entities—such as research organizations, public bodies, or private undertakings—from two different eligible countries. With a total available budget of EUR 7,620,000, individual grants are expected to range between EUR 1. 5 million and EUR 3 million.

Supported activities are anticipated to start at an initial technology readiness level of TRL 4–5 and achieve TRL 7–8 by the end of the project, typically spanning a duration of 36 to 42 months. Additionally, applicants must identify the relevant Technical Group for their project and include a detailed assessment outlining the expected industrial, economic, social, and environmental benefits.

Call for proposals to support sustainable low-carbon steelmaking processes, advanced steel grades and applications June 22, 2026; Other EU Programmes ; Innovation grants , Sustainability funding Call for proposals to support sustainable, low-carbon steelmaking processes and advanced steel grades to facilitate the full decarbonization of the steel sector.

This initiative finances pilot and demonstration projects designed to bridge the gap between research and innovation by advancing technologies from an initial readiness level of TRL 3–4 to an operational target of TRL 5–8.

To protect the security and strategic autonomy of the European Union, eligibility is strictly limited to consortia consisting of at least two independent legal entities from two different EU Member States, and participating entities must not be directly or indirectly controlled by any non-EU country.

With a total available budget of EUR 25,000,000, individual grant awards will range between EUR 5 million and EUR 25 million for projects lasting between 36 and 54 months. Submitted proposals must include a quantified assessment of targeted environmental improvements alongside an exploitation strategy that outlines industrial integration and economic viability.

If a proposal addresses dual-use applications, it must clearly demonstrate how its activities link civil and defense sectors. Ultimately, project outcomes are expected to support the European Green Deal, enhance industrial competitiveness, and strengthen the EU’s strategic autonomy in steel production.

Call for proposals to support the development of dual-use transport infrastructure on the TEN-T and the military mobility networks June 22, 2026; Other EU Programmes ; Innovation grants , Security grants Call for proposals to support the development of dual-use transport infrastructure. This initiative funds both studies and works that address both civilian and defense needs.

To qualify for funding, projects must be located on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) and the EU military mobility network, with priority given to projects located on the four EU military mobility priority corridors or spanning multiple Member States. The total available funding for this call is EUR 130,000,000.

Project awards are capped based on geographical scope, offering up to EUR 20,000,000 for infrastructure projects located within a single Member State, and up to EUR 40,000,000 for cross-border projects spanning more than one Member State. Regarding the project timeline, funded studies must be completed by December 31, 2029, while infrastructure works have a maximum duration extending until December 31, 2030.