Commission earmarks €4.6 billion to boost net-zero technologies, electric vehicle battery cell manufacturing and renewable hydrogen under the Innovation Fund

The Commission is stepping up its efforts to boost net-zero technologies that are key to ensure the competitiveness of European industry while meeting agreed climate goals. It is launching two new calls for proposals with a budget of €3.4 billion to accelerate the deployment of innovative decarbonisation technologies in Europe, including electric vehicles batteries. It …

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Record-Breaking Interest in 2024 European Defence Fund with 298 Proposals Competing for €1.1 Billion in Funding

The European Defence Fund (EDF) has received an unprecedented 298 proposals for its 2024 call for proposals, marking a record high since the Fund’s creation in 2021.  This surge in participation, representing a 25% increase from 2023, underscores the growing commitment of the EU defence industry to collaborate on cutting-edge defence research and development. The …

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ERC Synergy Grants for 57 teams tackling major scientific challenges

Fifty-seven research groups will receive a total of €571 million to address some of the most complex scientific problems, covering a wide range of disciplines. The ERC Synergy Grants foster collaboration between outstanding researchers, enabling them to combine their expertise, knowledge and resources to push the boundaries of scientific discovery. This funding is part of …

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The University of Nicosia and Ecliptic Defence and Space Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Research and Industry Collaboration

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) and Ecliptic Defence and Space (EDS) have formalised a strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU was signed by the Rector of the University of Nicosia, Professor Philippos Pouyioutas, and the CEO of Ecliptic Defence and Space, Dr Andreas Papanastasiou, during a ceremony held …

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EU invests €65 million in quantum chips

The Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) opened calls to support semiconductor research and innovation initiatives. This is the first such call in quantum technologies to step up investment in frontier technologies, in particular quantum chips for computing and sensing. EU funding for this call of €65 million is expected to be matched by the participating states of the …

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Commission to invest over €210 million in cybersecurity, digital capacities and technology under the Digital Europe Programme

The Commission opened calls worth over €210 million under the Digital Europe Programme (DEP) for proposals to strengthen cybersecurity and digital capacities across the EU. In terms of cybersecurity, €35 million will be dedicated to projects protecting large industrial installations and critical infrastructures. Another €12,8 million will be invested to further establish, support and enlarge …

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MSCA co-funds doctoral training and postdoctoral fellowship programmes with €96.2 million

The European Commission will provide co-funding for 12 doctoral training and 15 postdoctoral fellowship programmes. The European Commission has announced the results of the 2023 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) call for Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes (COFUND), part of the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation Horizon Europe. The European Commission will provide …

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MSCA awards €78.5 million for international research cooperation projects

The European Commission will support 73 Staff Exchanges projects to boost knowledge transfer and innovation. The European Commission has announced the results of the 2023 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) call for Staff Exchanges under Horizon Europe, the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation. The Commission will assign €78.5 million for a total of 73 projects, promoting cooperation …

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MSCA opens €608.6 million call for Doctoral Networks

Doctoral Networks implement doctoral programmes through partnerships of organisations from different sectors across Europe and beyond to train highly skilled doctoral candidates and boost their employability in the long-term. The 2024 call for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks under Horizon Europe, the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation, is open for submissions with a deadline to apply by 27 …

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Get funding for your digital education innovative idea

To help you turn your idea into reality, the European Digital Education Hub has prepared a list of available European funding opportunities. Make it happen with the European Digital Education Hub Turning ideas into real life solutions is one of the key missions of the European Digital Education Hub. To achieve this, the Hub hosts …

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