Funding solutions
Secure the funding you need, power your innovation forward, and transform vision into value.
Explore the funding pathways that turn innovation into opportunity. On this page, you’ll discover a hand-picked selection of European and UK support programmes tailored for research, digitalisation and development. Whether you’re seeking continent-wide frameworks or region-specific schemes, we guide you to the right match for your project and equip you to seize it.
Explore our expertise in securing funding at European and UK levels:
European Innovation Council (EIC) >
The EIC has a budget of about €10.1 billion for 2021-2027. It supports deep-tech start-ups, SMEs and breakthrough technologies from early research to scale-up.
Horizon Europe >
The EU’s flagship programme for 2021-2027, with a total budget of approximately €95.5 billion. It supports excellent science, global challenges and market-creating innovation.
European Innovation Ecosystems (EIE) >
Focused on strengthening and connecting innovation ecosystems across Europe—including SMEs, RTOs and regional players. With a budget of ca. €0.5 billion for 2021-2027, it targets digital transformation and green growth.
Innovation Fund >
With an overall volume in the tens of billions of euros over 2020-2030, one recent call scheduled around €4.6 billion for proposals. It focuses on clean tech, industry decarbonisation and commercialisation.
Interregional Innovation Investments Instrument (I3) >
EIC Pathfinder >
A component of the EIC designed for early-stage research in breakthrough technologies. Grants typically up to €3-4 million per project, aimed at radical innovation and long-term impact.
Erasmus+ >
The budget for the 2021–2027 cycle is approximately €26.2 billion. Erasmus and its successor programmes have supported millions of participants: by 2024, over 15 million people had taken part.
European Defence Fund >
With a €7.95 billion budget for 2021–2027, it funds cross-border projects that drive innovation in key defence areas such as cyber, space, air, land, and naval systems.
Eurostars >
Eurostars supports market-oriented R&D and innovation projects led by innovative SMEs in international consortia
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions >
Enable researchers to move across borders and connect with different sectors and disciplines
LIFE >
The EU’s dedicated funding instrument for environment and climate action, running from 2021-2027 with a budget of approximately €5.43 billion.
European Research Council (ERC) >
Total budget for 2021–2027: over €16 billion. Supports pioneering, high-risk, high-gain research across all scientific disciplines — from social sciences to advanced technologies.
Digital Europe >
EU funding initiative for 2021-2027 with an €8.1 billion+ budget, aimed at accelerating the deployment of digital technologies across businesses, public administrations and citizens.
EU4Health Programme >
EU health programme (2021–2027) with €5.3 billion strengthens health systems, protects against cross-border health threats, and ensures access to medicines.
EIC STEP Scale‑Up >
Offers €10 million to €30 million investments to startups, SMEs and small mid‑caps developing strategic digital, deep tech, clean tech or biotech innovations.
Creative Europe >
Budget of about €2.44 billion for 2021–2027. Focuses on supporting the cultural and creative sectors, promoting European cultural and linguistic diversity.
European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) >
A major instrument for investment in people: employment, education, skills, social inclusion. For 2021–2027 it has €10 billion focusing on human capital.
Made Smarter Innovation >
UK initiative to accelerate digital transformation in the manufacturing and industrial sectors—promoting smart technologies, automation and “Industry 4.0” adoption in UK production.
UK Invest 2035 >
With a focus on long-term investment and innovation goals up to 2035, this strategy aims to attract capital, support R&D, and strengthen digital and industrial capabilities.
Strength in Places Fund (SIPF)>
Supports research & innovation to drive regional economic growth across the UK. It has committed approximately £314 million to full‑stage projects.
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