EU Funding Opportunities for Startups & Innovative Businesses – European Commission

The European Commission's Funding & Tenders Portal provides access to funding opportunities for startups, SMEs, entrepreneurs and organisations developing innovative projects across Europe.

The portal brings together funding calls from different EU programmes, helping businesses discover financial support for research, technology development, sustainability, digital transformation and international collaboration.

Here's what you can expect:

• Access to EU grant and funding opportunities

• Funding calls for startups and small businesses

• Opportunities supporting research and innovation

• Funding for technology development and commercialisation

• Support for collaborative projects and international partnerships

• Opportunities focused on climate action, sustainability and digital technologies

• Access to official application guidance and supporting documents

• Search filters for funding programmes, application deadlines and submission status

What types of projects can receive funding?

Funding opportunities may support:

• Artificial Intelligence & Digital Innovation: Developing new technologies and digital solutions

• Research & Development: Testing and advancing innovative products and services

• Green Technology: Supporting sustainability, clean energy and environmental innovation

• Healthcare & Life Sciences: Developing medical technologies and healthcare solutions

• Advanced Manufacturing: Supporting industrial innovation and emerging technologies

• Startup Growth: Helping innovative businesses develop and expand

• International Collaboration: Building partnerships between organisations across different countries

Who can apply?

Eligibility varies depending on the individual funding call, but opportunities may be available to:

• Startups and early-stage businesses

• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

• Technology and innovation companies

• Universities and research institutions

• Social enterprises

• Nonprofit organisations

• Public-sector organisations

• International research and innovation partnerships

Some opportunities require applicants to form a consortium with organisations from multiple eligible countries.

UK organisations may be eligible for certain EU funding programmes, including relevant Horizon Europe opportunities, but eligibility must be checked against each individual call.

Funding: Varies by opportunity. There is no single grant amount available through the portal.

Deadline: Multiple deadlines throughout the year.