Eurostars, part of the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs and co-funded by the European Union through Horizon Europe, is the largest international funding programme for innovative SMEs engaging in collaborative R&D projects. The programme is designed to help SMEs create innovative products, processes, or services for commercialisation.

UKregistered organisations are invited to apply for a share of up to £2.5 millionfor collaborative research and development (CR&D) projects in partnershipwith organisations from participating Eurostars countries. The aim is tosupport international collaboration on R&D projects that create innovativeproducts, processes, or services for commercialisation.

This grant supports researchers in molecular and cellular medicine who are transitioning to independence. It aims to foster new investigators with research proposals that advance understanding in this field.

This grant provides a pivotal opportunity for stakeholders in the bio-based sector to lead in the innovative and sustainable transformation of biogenic gaseous emissions into valuable products. It encourages the development of scalable, flexible, and economically viable solutions that could set a benchmark for global practices in carbon utilisation.

The European Commission is offering grants under the HORIZON-MISS-2024-CANCER-01-03 call, focused on developing accessible and affordable tests for the early detection of heritable cancers in European regions. This funding opportunity aims to integrate advanced genetic and biomarker-based tests into routine healthcare, particularly targeting Central and Eastern European countries.

This competition is focused on advancing innovations that address critical challenges in stroke care. The key areas of interest include early diagnosis, improved rehabilitation techniques, and long-term support for life after stroke. A significant emphasis is placed onreducing health inequalities, specifically targeting disparities in stroke carerelated to demographic and geographic factors.

The LIFE Standard Action Projects (SAPs)aim to develop, demonstrate, and promote innovative techniques and methods forenvironmental sustainability. Projects should introduce solutions new to theMember State and sector, implemented at an operational scale.

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Invention for Innovation (i4i) Programme is at the forefront of supporting translational research that propels medical devices, in vitro diagnostic devices, and digital health technologies from concept to reality. Tailored for innovations addressing critical health or social care needs, the i4i Product Development Awards (PDA) are designed to bridge the gap between experimental proofs-of-concept and clinically validated technologies.

The European Prize for Women Innovators honours exceptional women entrepreneurs from the EU and Horizon Europe-associated countries for their transformative innovations benefiting both people and the planet. Since 2023, the prize has been expanded through a collaboration between the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute for Innovation & Technology (EIT).

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator is a prestigious funding programme within Horizon Europe. It's designed for startups, SMEs, and individuals poised to launch a SME, including small mid-caps eligible solely for equity. This initiative targets entities with innovative products, services, or business models that have the potential to disrupt existing markets or create new ones globally. The EIC Accelerator offers both grants and equity investments to support the development and scale-up of high-risk innovations at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 5-9.

Consortium Requirements: Single beneficiary from a Member State (MS) or an Associated Country (AC), except for mid-caps and larger companies which do not qualify as SMEs. Small consortium of two independent partners from two different MS or ACs. Consortium of three or more partners, including at least one partner from an MS and at least two independent partners from different MS or AC.

This Innovate UK competition will invest up to £15 million in UK SMEs to develop innovative solutions to healthcare challenges. Projects can target areas like disease prevention, diagnostics, tailored treatments, digital health, or healthcare delivery. Eligible projects must demonstrate both commercial and technical feasibility and enhance SME productivity. Projects must last between 6 and 36 months and start by 1 May 2025.

CELTIC-NEXT seeks proposals for ICT projects focusing on next-generation communications to support a sustainable digital society. This call encourages innovative R&D collaborations internationally, aiming to advance technologies in areas like 5G/6G, smart cities, and cybersecurity.

The ESA Space for Sustainable Pharma Programme invites companies to explorespace-enabled solutions that address sustainability challenges in thepharmaceutical sector. The call focuses on areas such as reducing theenvironmental impact of pharmaceuticals and promoting circular economyprinciples. Selected projects will receive 75% funding of up to €100,000 fromthe European Space Agency.

The ESA Space for Safeguarding Children Programme seeks innovative space-enabledsolutions to protect vulnerable children globally, focusing on issues such asexploitation, trafficking, and missing children. The initiative emphasizes theintegration of satellite data with terrestrial data to address thesechallenges. Funding of up to €200,000 is available for feasibility studies thatassess the technical and economic sustainability of proposed services.

The ATI Non-CO2 Programme aims to fund innovative projects that target the reduction of non-CO2 emissions in the aerospace industry. The programme focuses on three main areas: exploring the characteristics of sustainable aviation fuels, advancing aircraft technologiesto minimise non-CO2 emissions, and enhancing data and operational knowledge.The initiative is part of the broader ATI Non-CO2 Technologies Roadmap, withthe goal of promoting sustainable aviation practices.

This Wellcome Trust funding supports research on digital interventionsfor early intervention in anxiety, depression, or psychosis. Projects caninvolve various technologies, such as AI, mobile apps, chatbots, wearables, andmore, targeting symptoms or functional impairments. Interventions can bestandalone or adjunct and suitable for delivery in diverse settings.‍

The UK Government seeks innovative, scalable solutions to enhance military and economic advantages. This competition targets technologies that can be swiftly developed and deployed, leveraging lessons from global events to outpace adversaries. The focus is on practical, manufacturable solutions with operational deployment potential within 12 months.

The EIT Manufacturing Accelerate Programme offers financial support to European manufacturing startups and scale-ups focusing on innovative solutions in areas such as digitalisation, net-zero industry, and renewable energy. Eligiblecompanies should be at Technology Readiness Level 6 or higher with a B2B model.In addition to funding, the program provides access to internationalisation and financing support, with a focus on promoting diversity and gender-balanced teams.

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) has announced an additional £5 million for the UK Games Fund, aimed at supporting the growth and development of the creative sectors. This funding offers grants ranging from £50,000 to £150,000 for the development of commercial games-for-entertainment content.

Enhance profitability and integration of PV systems in renewable energy communities.· Promote citizen engagement through energy cooperatives and decentralised platforms.· Support energy democracy and reduce energy poverty with innovative, community-aggregated systems.

Increase knowledge and efficiency in the design, construction, and operation of floating wind farms. · Demonstrate cost-effective, sustainable technologies for floating wind turbines. · Reinforce the European offshore wind turbine value chain

Our goal is to reduce on-site construction and renovation time by at least 40%, while minimising errors and costs associated with these processes. By doing so, we aim to improve resource efficiency and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, we strive to lower the environmental impact and waste generated from construction works, contributing to a more sustainable and eco-friendly industry.

The project aims to integrate innovative tools, products, and techniques for construction and renovation, focusing on extending building service life and enabling adaptability, reuse, and deconstruction within a circular economy framework.

DASA are seeking proposals which provide field communication capabilities that are resistant to attack but continue to perform if degraded and are secure.

Funding to create more effective training environments through the use of simulation and synthetic environments which will enable more frequent training, greater challenge and greater availability.

DASA are looking for proposals which promote a shift from more traditional chains of command to more dynamic, lateral networks, with greater delegation of authority and allow exploitation of relevant information at speed.

This funding is to deliver the UK government’s Horizon Europe guarantee.

This funding route is to deliver the UK Government’s Horizon Europe guarantee. Specifically, it covers funding for UK partners involved in EIT-KIC activities in the 2022 calendar year.