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EU Funding for SMEs and Startups (2026): Open and Upcoming Calls

As of 2026-10-17, 37 EU funding calls are listed here: 15 open for submission and 22 forthcoming; 5 have a deadline within 30 days. Stated budgets add up to €501.3 million; the median is €10.5 million (35 of 37 state a budget). Most come from Horizon Europe (32).

Calls whose title, call or portal keywords mention SMEs, startups, scale-ups or entrepreneurs. Many other calls also accept companies as consortium partners. Matching is by keyword, so check each call's scope.

Applying: How to apply for EU funding (6 steps) · EU Funding & Tenders Portal (free registration)

Calls

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FAQ

How many calls are listed here?

37 (15 open, 22 forthcoming), based on EU Funding & Tenders Portal data retrieved 2026-10-17. The portal itself is the official and complete list.

Which deadline comes first?

AI Entrepreneurs Lab (HORIZON-EIT-2025-KIC-IBA-INBC) — next deadline 21 Oct 2026.

Does it cost anything to apply?

No. Creating an EU Login, registering your organisation and submitting a proposal on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal is free. Be wary of anyone charging for access to calls.