Deadline: 9-February-2026 The Y Combinator program is a three-month intensive startup accelerator designed to help early-stage companies rapidly improve their products, expand their user base, and increase fundraising options. The focus areas, objectives, priorities, and themes of the … [Read more...] about Apply for the Y Combinator Startup Program
INNOVÉA Challenge: Accelerating Startup Innovation in Finance, Data, and LegalTech
Deadline: March 10, 2026 The INNOVÉA Challenge is inviting grant applications to support innovative startups in testing and deploying solutions focused on finance, data, and process automation in collaboration with the Caisse des Dépôts Group. The challenge focuses on risks, disputes and … [Read more...] about INNOVÉA Challenge: Accelerating Startup Innovation in Finance, Data, and LegalTech
Nominations open for WIPO Global Awards Program
Deadline: 31-March-2026 The WIPO Global Awards has launched its startups and SMEs from all sectors that leverage Intellectual Property (IP) to drive business growth, innovation, and positive societal impact. The focus areas include the use of patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, and … [Read more...] about Nominations open for WIPO Global Awards Program
Open Call: Boosting Industry-Academia Collaboration via SHAs
Deadline: 21-April-2026 The European Commission (EC) is inviting applications for initiatives that strengthen collaboration between industry and academia by mobilising the expertise of Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts, aiming to enhance innovation, support organisational development, and … [Read more...] about Open Call: Boosting Industry-Academia Collaboration via SHAs
RFAs: Mapping and Service Finder for Technology Infrastructures
Deadline: 21-April-2026 The Mapping and Service Finder for Technology Infrastructures initiative aims to improve visibility, accessibility, and effective use of technology infrastructure services across Europe through a unified and interactive digital platform. Innovative companies across … [Read more...] about RFAs: Mapping and Service Finder for Technology Infrastructures
CFAs: Pilot Multi-Site Access Schemes for Technology Infrastructures Supporting Innovative SMEs
Deadline: 21-April-2026 The European Commission (EC) is seeking applications from startups, scaleups, and innovative SMEs to access advanced Technology Infrastructures across the EU, accelerating innovation, up-scaling, and market deployment of breakthrough technologies. The action … [Read more...] about CFAs: Pilot Multi-Site Access Schemes for Technology Infrastructures Supporting Innovative SMEs
Request for Applications: SDG Design Challenge Program
Deadline: 21-January-2026 The SDG Design Challenge Program is seeking grant applications to support the co-creation of AI-driven solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The focus includes bringing together innovators worldwide, co-creating solutions with AI … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: SDG Design Challenge Program
European Commission Call for Proposals on Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery
Deadline Date: 21-April-2026 The European Commission is seeking grant applications to develop advanced manufacturing technologies and machinery that enhance Europe’s industrial competitiveness, increase resource efficiency and circularity, and support the production of key and high-performance … [Read more...] about European Commission Call for Proposals on Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery
CFPs: Innovative Technologies and Tools for Exploration and Data Modelling of Raw Materials
Deadline: 21-April-2026 The European Commission is requesting grant applications to advance the exploration, understanding, and sustainable development of European Union raw materials, particularly critical raw materials, to strengthen domestic capacities, support the National Exploration … [Read more...] about CFPs: Innovative Technologies and Tools for Exploration and Data Modelling of Raw Materials
RFAs: Optimise the Usage of Resources in a Circular Economy
Deadline: 21-April-2026 The European Commission to optimise the efficiency of materials, water, and energy use through enhanced recycling and upcycling of production and end‑of‑use waste to strengthen competitiveness, sustainability, and resource independence in the European Union. The focus … [Read more...] about RFAs: Optimise the Usage of Resources in a Circular Economy
