Funder: European Commission

Due Dates: September 10, 2025 (opens) | January 20, 2026 (deadline)

Funding Amounts: €5,000,000 total; up to €500,000 per third-party pilot project; 1 grant expected

Summary: Supports scaling up deep tech ecosystems across the EU through research and innovation actions, fostering collaboration between industry and pan-European research infrastructures.

Key Information: At least 60% of costs must be allocated to financial support to third parties; at least one ESFRI Landmark or ERIC must be a beneficiary.