Discover 21 Cascade Funding Opportunities for your September 2026 success!
Get ready to supercharge your innovative ideas with Cascade Funding, the game-changing instrument of the European Commission! September 2026 is packed with 21 funding opportunities that are tailor-made for SMEs, startups, universities, researchers and local authorities.
Don’t miss out on this chance to take your ideas to the next level and make a lasting impact on the world of research and innovation.
EFCSN – Temporary Call for Protection Grants
Rapid protection grants for fact-checking organisations facing harassment, threats, legal attacks or security incidents linked to their fact-checking work.
Max Funding: €20,000
Deadline: 01/09
EVITA – OC#1 Call for Modular Training Materials
Funding for the development of high-quality modular training materials in High-Performance Computing (HPC), aligned with the EVITA Competence and Qualification Framework and suitable for integration into the EVITA Training Platform.
Max Funding: €4,000
Deadline: 07/09
EIT Urban Mobility – RIS Education OC 2027
Funding supports education and training projects to build innovation and entrepreneurship capacity in urban mobility within RIS countries through diverse learning, networking and scaling activities.
Max Funding: €300,000
Deadline: 08/09
AI-BOOST – AI Challenge Competition (Challenges 3 and 4)
EU-funded AI challenge competition supporting development and validation of generative AI solutions in robotics and engineering design through a two-phase prize-based programme.
Max Funding:€128,500
Deadline: 08/09
EIT Culture & Creativity – Skills-based CPD courses
Funding for development and delivery of skills-based CPD courses enhancing professional capacity in the audiovisual sector across IP, AI and digital storytelling.
Total Funding:€75,000
Deadline: 14/09
SMART ERA – 2nd Open Call for Followers Micro-Pilots
Funding supports micro-pilot projects replicating SMART ERA methodology to co-design and deploy Smart Innovation Packages addressing rural socio-economic and environmental challenges in follower regions.
Max Funding:€90,000
Deadline: 15/09
PowerUp Net Zero – OC for Innovation Projects
Funding supports SME consortia to develop and demonstrate innovative net-zero technology solutions through pilot, testing, and proof-of-concept projects in key clean energy domains.
Max Funding:€120,000
Deadline: 15/09
EIT Health – Innovation Uptake Call
Funding for mature digital, data-driven and AI-powered healthcare solutions seeking to accelerate market entry and adoption across European healthcare systems.
Max Funding:€650,000
Deadline: 16/09
EIT Health – Biotech Certified Innovation Path
Funding to develop and deliver an EIT Label-certified biotechnology learning pathway that equips graduates and professionals with biotech, innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership skills.
Max Funding: €240,000
Deadline: 16/09
EIT Health – Transformative Healthcare Instrument 2026
Funding for high-potential European healthcare SMEs to accelerate the development, commercialisation and investment readiness of innovative biotech, medtech, digital health, AI, and biomarker or diagnostic solutions.
Max Funding:€500,000
Deadline: 16/09
EIT Health – Entrepreneurship & Innovation Micro-Credentials Call
Funding to develop an EIT Label-certified micro-credentials programme that equips advanced life sciences and health students with practical skills in healthcare innovation, entrepreneurship and project management.
Max Funding:€210,000
Deadline: 16/09
RIV Circular – Cascade Funding for Innovation Projects
Supports interregional innovation projects developing and deploying circular economy technologies, products and services across five thematic areas through collaborative consortia between participating European regions.
Max Funding:€2,000,000
Deadline: 17/09
FutureProofTextiles – 1st Open Call round
Grants for European textile SMEs to develop digital innovation or green transition projects that improve resilience, efficiency and sustainability.
Max Funding:€50,000
Deadline: 18/09
RAMP – Joint Transnational Call 2026 (Pre-proposal)
Funds transnational research and innovation projects addressing the raw materials value chain to enhance access, sustainability, circularity and industrial development for the green and digital transition.
Max Funding:€2,000,000
Deadline: 22/09
Funding for SME-led projects to develop and scale hydrogen mobility solutions addressing key ecosystem challenges, advancing technologies from TRL 6 to TRL 9.
Max Funding:€180,000
Deadline: 25/09
MANTRA 2nd Open Call for Manufacturing SMEs
Funding for EU manufacturing SMEs to implement green, digital and social transformation projects through adoption of advanced technologies and external services supporting sustainability and innovation.
Max Funding:€50,000
Deadline: 30/09
ECDI – Dual-Use Drones Innovative Programme
Funding and tailored support for manufacturing SMEs developing dual-use drone products and advancing them to the next TRL.
Max Funding:€35,000
Deadline: 30/09
Funding for local and regional authorities to replicate innovative sediment monitoring and management solutions that improve freshwater ecosystem restoration and climate resilience.
Max Funding:€100,000
Deadline: 30/09
EIT Urban Mobility – Connect NEB
Funding for community-led initiatives and collaborative projects to improve neighbourhood quality of life and transform public spaces in line with New European Bauhaus values.
Max Funding:€15,300
Deadline: 30/09
EIT Urban Mobility – Co-create NEB
Funds community-led projects and collaborative initiatives to improve local environments and transform neighbourhood public spaces in line with New European Bauhaus values.
Max Funding:€49,300
Deadline: 30/09
TRUNSPORT Open Call 1 funds the testing and validation of cybersecurity solutions that strengthen the resilience of European transport systems.
Max Funding:€60,000
Deadline: 30/09
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