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11.02.2027

Ukraine, EU

International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Current Grants and Opportunities for Women Researchers from Ukraine

On 11 February, the world marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This day highlights the essential role of women in research, innovation and technological development. At the same time, it reminds institutions and donors of the need to expand equal access to funding and international cooperation.

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International

Science at Risk expands its database of verified Ukrainian researchers

The Science at Risk platform has announced the expansion of its database of verified Ukrainian researchers. Therefore, the initiative invites scholars to join the international scientific community. Science at Risk is a digital platform that represents the Ukrainian research community at the international level.

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Research Inst.

03.02.2026

UAH 75,000

Ukraine

Ukrainian Youth Foundation announces a grant call “Expanding Youth Participation in Public Life and Strengthening Social Cohesion”

The Ukrainian Youth Foundation (UYF) has announced a new grant call for 2026 under the priority “Expanding Youth Participation in Public Life and Strengthening Social Cohesion”.

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Universities

15.04.2026

Ukraine, EU

European Partnership for a Sustainable Blue Economy: Horizon Europe funding opportunity

The European Partnership for a Sustainable Blue Economy (Blue Economy Partnership) has opened a new funding opportunity under the Horizon Europe programme. The initiative supports research and innovation actions that contribute to a sustainable, climate-neutral and productive blue economy across Europe.

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Universities

25.03.2026

EUR 60,000

Ukraine, EU

MaJoR Open Call 1: European Defence Fund innovation programme for SMEs and startups

The MaJoR project, funded by the European Defence Fund, has launched Open Call 1 to support innovative solutions for next-generation defence technologies. In this call, the organisers plan to support around 30 innovators (legal entities) that will act as technology and solution providers.

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SMEs / Business

03.02.2027

Ukraine, EU

Current Grants in the Cultural Sector: a House of Europe Selection

The beginning of the year traditionally comes with tight deadlines, and February to March 2026 is no exception. Right now, dozens of opportunities are open for artists, media professionals, civil society organisations, activists, educational and cultural institutions, as well as for those working on human rights, EU integration, and community…

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NGOs / CSOs

03.02.2026

EU

Deadline Approaching: Jean Monnet Actions under Erasmus+ 2026

The application period for the Jean Monnet actions under the Erasmus+ programme is coming to an end. The final deadline for submitting project proposals is 3 February 2026 at 17:00 Brussels time. Therefore, higher education institutions and organisations are strongly encouraged to finalise and submit their applications without delay.

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Universities

08.03.2026

CHF 3–30 million

Ukraine, EU

Grants for Swiss Companies for Recovery Projects in Ukraine (SECO)

Switzerland, through the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), has announced the second call for proposals aimed at the economic recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine in cooperation with Swiss companies that have a legal entity established in Ukraine.

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SMEs / Business

24.02.2026

Ukraine

Lab2Market AgroTech: a free training programme for agricultural innovations

The Ukrainian National Office for Intellectual Property and Innovations, with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, has launched a free training programme focused on innovations in the agricultural sector. Often, strong ideas struggle to reach the market due to a lack of business expertise.

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SMEs / Business

06.03.2026

EU, USA

Apply to the CASSINI Business Accelerator Batch 7: an acceleration programme for Europe’s space startups

CASSINI has opened applications for CASSINI Business Accelerator Batch 7. This is a six-month acceleration programme for space startups. The programme will bring together 20 leading startups from Europe that are in the growth stage and already have a product on the market.

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SMEs / Business

UAH 50,000

Ukraine

“Grant Opportunities for Business”: grant digest

Applications closed. This digest dates from 19 January 2026; the programmes it lists have changed, and the current Own Business intake stage in Diia ended on 27 October 2026. See the open calls on this topic below.

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SMEs / Business

01.02.2026

up to €50,000

Ukraine, EU

Visegrad+ Grants for Large-Scale Projects and European Integration

The Visegrad+ Grants Programme of the International Visegrad Fund serves as a financial instrument that supports projects promoting democratisation, civil society development, and regional cooperation. In particular, the programme focuses on partnerships between the V4 countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia) and the Eastern Partnership countries, including Ukraine.

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SMEs / Business

17.04.2026

up to €11 000 000

Ukraine, EU

Bioremediation of Ukraine’s ecosystems contaminated by conflicts: Horizon Europe call to restore polluted environments

Within the Horizon Europe programme, the European Commission has announced the call “Bioremediation of Ukraine’s ecosystems contaminated by conflicts” under topic HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-02. The call supports Innovation Actions aimed at restoring ecosystems in Ukraine that have suffered severe pollution as a result of armed conflicts.

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NGOs / CSOs

15.02.2026

EUR 60,000

Ukraine, EU

EFI G-08-2025: funding call to test innovative approaches for monitoring forest condition and multifunctionality in Europe

The European Forest Institute (EFI) launched the G-08-2025 call to support projects that test innovative approaches to monitoring Europe’s forest ecosystems. The initiative focuses on validating and improving methods for analysing forest condition using satellite and field data.

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Research Inst.

03.06.2025

up to €100 000

EU

SOFT Innovation Prize 2026 (EURATOM-2026-SOFT-PRIZE)

The SOFT Innovation Prize 2026 is a European Commission prize under the EURATOM Research and Training Programme. It recognises and rewards outstanding innovation and excellence in fusion research and technology.

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Research Inst.

16.12.2025

EUR 30,000,000

EU, USA

The Horizon Europe call for digital transformation of industry

Within the Horizon Europe programme, the call Innovative AI methods and technologies for the process industries (RIA) is open under the topic HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-DIGITAL-EMERGING-53 (two-stage). The call runs under the Processes4Planet and AI, Data and Robotics partnerships. It supports the development and demonstration of innovative AI solutions for process industries.

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Universities

08.01.2026

up to €800,000

EU

Horizon Europe Twinning: strengthening research capacity and international cooperation for institutions from Widening countries

Within the Horizon Europe programme, the European Commission has opened the Twinning (HORIZON-WIDERA-2026-02) call. It aims to strengthen scientific excellence and research management capacity in research institutions from Widening countries.

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Universities

30.01.2026

up to €50,000

Ukraine, EU

ESTDEV: project funding call for Ukraine, supporting reforms, resilience and EU integration

The Estonian Centre for International Development Cooperation (ESTDEV) has announced a call for project proposals. The call aims to support Ukraine in reforms related to European Union integration. At the same time, it seeks to strengthen societal resilience in the context of Russia’s prolonged aggression.

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SMEs / Business

19.12.2025

UAH 250,000

Ukraine

British professors in Ukrainian universities: the UK–UA Visiting Professors Programme grant

The President’s Fund of Ukraine for the Support of Education, Science and Sports has launched the UK–UA Visiting Professors Programme (EDU CONNECT). Through this call, Ukrainian higher education institutions can invite lecturers from leading UK universities that rank in the global TOP 250 of QS, THE or ARWU.

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Universities

02.03.2026

up to NOK5,000,000

Ukraine, EU

Nansen EDU: a call to strengthen cooperation between universities in Norway and Ukraine

The Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) has announced the Nansen EDU call, which aims to strengthen academic cooperation between higher education institutions in Norway and Ukraine. The programme supports joint projects in education, research and institutional development.

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Universities

05.12.2025

SEK 100,000–2,000,000

Ukraine, EU

SI Ukraine Cooperation Programme: grants for long-term cooperation between Sweden and Ukraine

The Swedish Institute invites organisations in Sweden, together with partners in Ukraine, to apply for funding for joint projects that support Ukraine’s reconstruction, reform agenda and EU integration. The call prioritises three focus areas: innovation ecosystems, transparency and accountability, and gender equality.

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SMEs / Business

30.04.2026

Ukraine, EU

LUKE Joint Call Grant Programme: joint research and innovation for Ukraine’s integration into the European Research Area

The LUKE (Linking Ukraine to the European Research Area) initiative, funded by the European Union, has announced the LUKE Joint Call. The programme strengthens research and innovation cooperation between Ukraine and EU countries. In addition, it combines joint funding with capacity-building instruments.

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Research Inst.

21.01.2026

up to €20,000

EU

Startup EDGE Grant Programme for Early-Stage Ukrainian Startups

The Ukrainian Startup Fund has opened applications for the Startup EDGE grant programme. The initiative supports early-stage Ukrainian startups that aim to develop innovative products and scale internationally. At the same time, the programme seeks to strengthen the competitiveness of the Ukrainian startup ecosystem in Europe and globally.

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SMEs / Business

16.01.2026

USA

Beyond the Thesis: an acceleration programme for Ukrainian deeptech teams by YEP Accelerator

YEP Accelerator has opened the second cohort of the Beyond the Thesis programme for Ukrainian deeptech teams. The call targets teams with a technology readiness level of TRL 5 and above. The programme supports teams that already have a validated technology.

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SMEs / Business

10.03.2026

EU

Erasmus+ 2026: Partnerships for Innovation – Alliances for Education and Enterprises

Within the Erasmus+ programme, the European Union has opened the call Partnerships for Innovation – Alliances for Education and Enterprises (ERASMUS-EDU-2026-PI-ALL-INNO-EDU-ENTERP). Through this initiative, the EU strengthens cooperation between education providers and businesses in order to develop innovative learning approaches, improve skills relevance and actively support the green and digital…

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SMEs / Business

30.01.2026

€500,000–€4,000,000

Ukraine

Ukraine Partnership Facility: funding for reconstruction and sustainable recovery in Ukraine

The Ukraine Partnership Facility (UPF3) supports partnerships that develop practical projects for the reconstruction and sustainable recovery of Ukraine’s economy and society. The scheme is managed by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). It encourages initiatives that deliver measurable results, strengthen local systems and generate long-term community benefits.

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SMEs / Business

04.11.2025

EUR 3 500 000

EU

Grant DIGITAL Europe: Collaboration Platform for the European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle of the Future

The European Commission has launched the call DIGITAL-2026-AI-09-AUTOMOTIVE aimed at developing a large-scale collaboration platform for automotive manufacturers, research institutions and innovation companies. The programme DIGITAL Europe supports the creation of a strong digital ecosystem uniting software, hardware, artificial intelligence, high-level architectures and autonomous driving technologies.

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Research Inst.

30.10.2025

EU

Horizon Europe: EU-RAIL Innovation Call 2025-02

The European Commission has opened the EU-RAIL JU Call Proposals 2025-02, an Innovation Action under Horizon Europe. The call focuses on developing sustainable, energy-efficient and resilient railway technologies that enhance safety, reduce environmental impact, and modernise Europe’s rail system.

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Research Inst.

10.02.2026

Ukraine, EU

Erasmus+ CBHE Cross-Regional 2026: international cooperation for higher education development

The European Commission has opened the call Erasmus-EDU-2026-CBHE-CROSS-REGIONAL aimed at strengthening the institutional capacity of higher education systems through cross-regional partnerships. The initiative supports cooperation between universities from EU Member States, Erasmus+ associated countries, and partner countries, including Ukraine.

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Universities

02.12.2025

up to £30,000

Ukraine

Seed Fund for Research Excellence: Support for International Research Projects

The Seed Fund for Research Excellence is a grant programme within the UK–Ukraine University Twinning Initiative coordinated by the Cormack Consultancy Group (CCG). Its purpose is to strengthen the research capacity of Ukrainian universities during wartime, deepen international collaboration, and prepare teams for larger funding schemes such as Horizon Europe.

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Universities

20.01.2026

€1,250 per month

Ukraine, EU

NWO–NRFU Joint Call: Additional Grant Opportunities for Ukrainian Researchers 2025–2026

The National Research Foundation of Ukraine, NRFU, and the Dutch Research Council, NWO, launched the second round of their joint initiative to support researchers based in Ukraine.

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Research Inst.

04.02.2026

up to €37,500

Ukraine

AGRO-WELL Open Call for Smart Farming Innovations 2026

The AGRO-WELL project, implemented under the Horizon Europe Programme, has launched an open call to support innovative technologies in the field of smart farming. The initiative aims to promote AI-driven, robotic, AR-based, and sensor-supported solutions that enhance workplace safety, optimise farm management, reduce physical workload, and strengthen the sustainability of…

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SMEs / Business

01.05.2026

up to £50,000

United Kingdom

National Materials Innovation Programme: Feasibility Studies

Innovate UK has launched a new competition under the National Materials Innovation Programme to accelerate the translation of advanced materials toward industrial adoption. The programme supports early-stage feasibility studies that help teams validate the potential of their material innovations in real-world applications.

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Universities

22.10.2025

up to €2,500,000

EU

Space Data Economy 2026: Horizon Europe Competition for Innovative Space-Based Solutions

The European Union has launched the Space Data Economy 2026 call under Horizon Europe, aimed at accelerating the commercial use of EU space data and strengthening the development of innovative downstream applications.

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SMEs / Business

23.04.2026

EUR 400,000

International

Creative Innovation Lab 2026: Innovative Solutions for the Audiovisual and Cultural Sectors

The Creative Europe programme has launched the Creative Innovation Lab (CREA-CROSS-2025-INNOVLAB), a call that supports innovative solutions for the audiovisual sector and cultural and creative industries (CCIs). The initiative encourages cross-sector collaboration and promotes the creation of new European content.

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SMEs / Business

01.12.2025

PLN 8,000 per month

EU

Mieroszewski Centre Scholarship for Young Researchers: Four-Month Research Stay in Poland

The Mieroszewski Centre has announced a call for applications for a four-month research scholarship for young scholars from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and the European Union.

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Research Inst.

10.02.2026

Ukraine, EU

Erasmus+ 2026 Call: New Opportunities for Ukrainian Institutions

The European Commission has officially published the 2026 Call for Proposals and the updated Erasmus+ Programme Guide. This launch marks the beginning of a new application cycle, opening wide opportunities for educational institutions, youth organisations, cultural institutions, municipalities, NGOs, and other stakeholders in Ukraine that aim to strengthen international cooperation,…

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Universities

02.03.2026

up to €1.8 million

Ukraine, EU

DIGITAL AI: Generative AI Solutions for the EU Public Sector

The European Commission has opened the DIGITAL-2026-AI-09-GENAI-PA call under the Digital Europe Programme. This initiative supports pilot projects that develop, test, and implement reliable generative AI solutions to improve public services, increase transparency, and accelerate digital transformation within EU public administrations.

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Universities

04.01.2026

up to €50,000

Ukraine, EU

Startup Innovation Challenge 2026: a global opportunity for energy, digital and AI startups

The Startup Innovation Challenge 2026 by Energie AG Oberösterreich (Austria) is now open for applications. This international competition invites startups, research teams and innovators who develop solutions in the fields of energy, digitalization and artificial intelligence.

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SMEs / Business

05.12.2025

up to €500

Ukraine, EU

NUMO 2025: Mobility Program for Ukrainian Artists and Cultural Professionals in Germany

The Representative Office of the Ukrainian Institute in Germany has launched the NUMO 2025 program – an initiative that supports Ukrainian artists, researchers, and cultural professionals to participate in key international events across Germany.

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Research Inst.

15.11.2025

up to €10,000

Ukraine, EU

Visegrad Fund Grants for Youth: V4 Gen Programme

The International Visegrad Fund invites young people to join the V4 Gen programme – an initiative that encourages active cross-border cooperation between Ukraine and at least two countries of the Visegrad Group: Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia.

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NGOs / CSOs

29.01.2026

up to €100,000

EU

Creative Europe Call: Support for the Circulation of European Literature

The European Union’s “Creative Europe” programme has announced a new call for proposals titled “Support for the Circulation of European Literature.” The initiative aims to promote translation, publishing, and distribution of European literary works while strengthening linguistic and cultural diversity across the continent.

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NGOs / CSOs

07.11.2025

International

Advocacy School by ANTS: Action, Partnership, Responsibility

The Advocacy School by ANTS has opened applications for a comprehensive educational program designed to help activists, community leaders, and cultural professionals strengthen their advocacy skills and bring meaningful change to their communities.

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NGOs / CSOs

04.12.2025

Netherlands

Jan van Eyck Academie 2027 Residency in the Netherlands: Opportunity for Artists, Designers, and Researchers

The Jan van Eyck Academie in Maastricht, the Netherlands, has announced an open call for its 2027 residency program. This prestigious opportunity is designed for artists, designers, architects, curators, writers, and researchers who want to deepen their creative practice and connect with an international professional community.

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Research Inst.

17.11.2025

Germany

Ukrainian-German Translation Program 2025–2026: Opportunities for Emerging Translators

Applications are now open! The Ukrainian-German Translation Program 2025–2026 invites emerging translators to take part in a unique educational and professional development course. The initiative not only helps participants deepen their understanding of contemporary Ukrainian literature–both fiction and nonfiction–but also offers valuable mentorship and hands-on experience in literary translation.

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NGOs / CSOs

24.10.2025

up to €300,000

Ukraine, EU

European Innovation Council (EIC) Information Session for Ukrainian Tech Startups

The European Innovation Council (EIC) invites Ukrainian tech companies, innovators, and startups to an online information session dedicated to a new grant program supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in the high-tech sector.

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SMEs / Business

16.11.2025

UAH 225,000

Ukraine

“Greenhouse of Ideas” Grant Program for Creative Industries

The “Greenhouse of Ideas” grant program has opened applications to support entrepreneurs and professionals in the creative industries. The initiative helps implement business ideas in design, digital media, crafts, fashion, architecture, gaming, music, and publishing.

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SMEs / Business

01.11.2025

Ukraine

Presidential Grants of Ukraine for Young Artists 2026

Young artists aged 14 to 35 can apply for financial support to create and implement their own creative projects through the Presidential Grants of Ukraine program. This initiative aims to promote Ukrainian culture and art while nurturing the creative potential of the younger generation.

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NGOs / CSOs

09.12.2025

International

Free One-Year Access to Google AI Pro for Ukrainian Students

Ukrainian university students aged 18 and older can now receive a free one-year subscription to Google AI Pro – a professional suite of artificial intelligence tools designed to support learning, research, and creativity.

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Universities

Ukraine, EU

How Lump Sum Funding Works in the Horizon Europe Programme

The Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine continues to help organizations join or participate in the Horizon Europe Programme.

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Research Inst.

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