Deadline: 28-February-2026 The Vienna Planet Fund supports companies and founders from around the world in realizing climate-friendly projects that contribute to advancing climate neutrality in Vienna. The focus of the Vienna Planet Fund is on projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Vienna Planet Fund (Austria)
Submissions open for Digital Customer Service World Challenge
Deadline: 4-January-2026 Energie AG Oberösterreich invites startups to develop innovative solutions that redefine digital customer service by combining physical and virtual interactions to create a new form of regional presence. Focus: Development of a future-proof, digital customer service … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Digital Customer Service World Challenge
Apply Now for RIoT Accelerator Program 2026
Deadline: 23-January-2026 The RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP) 2026 is a 12-week, high-touch initiative designed to support startups and entrepreneurs ready to scale their businesses with a customer-first focus and revenue-driven growth. Focus Areas: The program focuses on startup foundations, … [Read more...] about Apply Now for RIoT Accelerator Program 2026
European Commission launches Call for Innovative Rail Services to Revitalise Capillary Lines
Deadline: 11-February-2026 The European Commission, under the Horizon Europe Programme, has announced a new funding opportunity to develop innovative regional rail services aimed at revitalising low-density and capillary railway lines through advanced and cost-efficient solutions. Focus … [Read more...] about European Commission launches Call for Innovative Rail Services to Revitalise Capillary Lines
Intelligent and Integrated Asset Management under Horizon Europe’s EU-Rail Joint Undertaking
Deadline: 11-February-2026 The European Commission has opened a major funding opportunity under Horizon Europe’s EU-Rail Joint Undertaking to advance intelligent and integrated asset management for a more efficient, sustainable, and competitive European rail system. Focus … [Read more...] about Intelligent and Integrated Asset Management under Horizon Europe’s EU-Rail Joint Undertaking
Call for Applications: AI Enabled Energy Audit and Consulting for SMEs
Deadline: 04-January-2026 The AI Enabled Energy Audit and Consulting for SMEs Challenge 2026 by Energie AG Oberösterreich seeks innovative startups to optimize power consumption through an AI-supported tool for energy audits. Focus areas include: “AI Enabled Energy Audit and Consulting for … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: AI Enabled Energy Audit and Consulting for SMEs
CFAs: PhD Research on Low-Height Noise Reduction Barriers in Rail Transport
Deadline Date: February 11, 2026 The PhD Research on Low-Height Noise Reduction Barriers in Rail Transport initiative seeks to strengthen rail research and innovation by creating collaborative doctoral positions focused on sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally beneficial solutions for … [Read more...] about CFAs: PhD Research on Low-Height Noise Reduction Barriers in Rail Transport
Open Call: Support to the European FRMCS Deployment Group
Deadline Date: February 11, 2026 The Coordinated Actions for FRMCS Deployment initiative aims to ensure the smooth, synchronized, and efficient transition of the European railway telecommunications system from GSM-R to the advanced 5G-based FRMCS through comprehensive coordination, stakeholder … [Read more...] about Open Call: Support to the European FRMCS Deployment Group
RFAs: Sustainable Competitive Digital Green Rail Freight Services
Deadline Date: February 11, 2026 Applications are now open for Sustainable Competitive Digital Green Rail Freight Services Initiative to make rail freight more attractive by improving service quality, cross-border operations, and multimodal connectivity through smart, efficient, and harmonized … [Read more...] about RFAs: Sustainable Competitive Digital Green Rail Freight Services
Funding available for Sustainable and Green Rail System
Deadline Date: February 11, 2026 The European Commission is now accepting applications for its Sustainable and Green Rail System Initiative to enhance the sustainability performance of railway systems through the development, testing, and deployment of innovative products and services that minimize … [Read more...] about Funding available for Sustainable and Green Rail System
