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Digital Europe and European Defence Fund calls

Digital Europe deployment calls (AI, cybersecurity, skills, data spaces) and the European Defence Fund and EDIP. 31 open and 0 forthcoming, from the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

31 funding opportunities match your filters
Deadline10Nov 2026
OpenEuropean Defence FundEDF-EDIP-USI-2026-LS-IRA-MAB

Missiles, ammunition and bombs

Expected Impact: Projects are expected to deliver results aligned with the expected results set out in this call topic and to evidence their contribution through dedicated KPIs defined in the proposal. Expected results include: โ€ข demonstrable and sustainable increase in production capacity for the t

Budget โ‚ฌ180MSingle stageLump Sum Grants
Deadline12Nov 2026
OpenEuropean Defence FundEDF-EDIP-P-2026-2027-FNLC-SA-SEAP

Support for the functioning of SEAPs, including for the purpose of establishing, managing and maintaining defence industrial readiness pools

Expected Impact: Supported SEAPs are expected to rent office space, recruit personnel and start and uphold operations for a duration of at least one year. Objective: This call aims to provide support for functioning of established SEAPs, including for the purpose of establishing, managing and mainta

Budget โ‚ฌ10MMultiple cut offLump Sum Grants
Deadline16Nov 2026
OpenEuropean Defence FundCascade fundingBATTLEVERSE

Open Call for Cutting-Edge Defence Solutions

An online info session for this Call will take place on 6 October 2026 at 10:00 CET . The call conditions financial support to the third parties call conditions and any complementary information for applicants are available on the project website at the following links: BattleVerse Open Calls and Baโ€ฆ

Budget โ‚ฌ1.2MSingle stage
Deadline23Nov 2026
OpenDigital EuropeCascade fundingGovtech4all 2.0

Service request: ๐˜๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ต ๐˜ธ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ช๐˜ฎ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ค๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜ค๐˜ช๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ญ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ด - ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต ๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฃ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ฑ๐˜ฑ๐˜ด - ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜บ ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ฏ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ช๐˜ท๐˜ฆ ๐˜ค๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ, ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜จ๐˜ถ๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฃ๐˜บ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ด?

Further information, procurement documents, clarifications, and updates are available through the CPV IS platform: https://viesiejipirkimai.lt/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=10208098. All communication related to the procurement shall take place electronically through the procurement systemโ€ฆ

Budget โ‚ฌ70kSingle stage
Deadline1Dec 2026
OpenDigital EuropeDIGITAL-JU-CHIPS-2026-AI-GFP

AI compute evaluation and deployment platform for EU infrastructure

The expected outcomes of this topic are : A common EU evaluation platform for AI chips and racks, with transparent KPIs, workloads and benchmark reports used for Chips JU selection and procurement decisions. First pilot deployments of European AI compute systems validated for EU sovereign partitions

Budget โ‚ฌ70MSingle stageJU Grants for Procurement
Deadline1Dec 2026
OpenDigital EuropeDIGITAL-JU-CHIPS-2026-AI1-SG

AI chip demonstrators for EU compute infrastructure

The expected outcomes of this topic are : Functional demonstrators of working AI chip prototypes (PCB-level) designed by EU fabless companies and physically integrated with their system partners. Validation of AI chip solutions on a common EU evaluation platform (provided by the Topic X.B consortium

Budget โ‚ฌ10MSingle stageJU Simple Grants
Deadline8Dec 2026
OpenDigital EuropeDIGITAL-JU-CHIPS-2026-SG-JAPAN

International collaboration EU and Japan on semiconductors

Projects are expected to contribute to the following expected outcomes: Advanced heterogeneous integration, particularly in 2.5D and 3D packaging and integrated photonics, to support AI functionalities. Standardised chiplet interfaces, enabling interoperability and fostering a dynamic chiplet ecosys

Budget โ‚ฌ5MSingle stageJU Simple Grants
Deadline15Dec 2026
OpenEuropean Defence FundEDF-EDIP-P-2026-FNLC-CSA-PREP

Maturing projects for possible future European Defence Projects of Common Interest and preparing their implementation roadmap

Expected Impact: Funded actions are expected to support the preparation and submission of solid project proposals for possible EDPCI as part of the next call for expression of interest in the course of 2027 and to inform the discussions of the Programme Committee on the programming of the relevant p

Single stageLump Sum Grants
Deadline3Jan 2027
OpenDigital EuropeCascade fundingSUSA

METU Internships Offer

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY TITLE OF INTERNSHIP: Hands-On AI & Data Science Internships LOCATION: Remote (Virtual) or On-Site at Informatics Institute of Middle East Technical University DURATION: 4 weeks ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: Biology, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Engineering, and Biomedical - Bioinfor

Budget โ‚ฌ30kMultiple cut off
Deadline14Jan 2027
OpenDigital EuropeDIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-CYBERAI

Cybersecure tools, technologies and services relying on AI

Deployment of Artificial Intelligence and various AI-powered technologies as enablers for Cyber Hubs, CSIRTs, NCSCs, NIS SPOCs and others. Novel cybersecurity tools based on AI that have been developed, tested and validated in relevant conditions and made available to Cyber Hubs, CSIRTs, NCSCs, NIS

Budget โ‚ฌ15MSingle stageJU Simple Grants
Deadline14Jan 2027
OpenDigital EuropeDIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-AI4SME

Strengthening cybersecurity capacities of European SMEs with cybersecure AI-powered solutions

Support the adoption of market-ready innovative AI-powered cybersecurity solutions, including solutions developed in the framework of EU-supported research and innovation projects. Provide and deploy up to date AI-powered tools and services to organisations (in particular SMEs) to prepare, protect a

Budget โ‚ฌ20MSingle stageJU SME Support Actions
Deadline14Jan 2027
OpenDigital EuropeDIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-COORDPREP

Coordinated preparedness testing and other preparedness actions

The types of deliverables are presented in two parts. The first part covers: Enhanced cooperation, preparedness and cybersecurity resilience in the EU; preparedness support services. Threat assessment and risk assessment services. The second part covers: Risk monitoring services Better compliance, c

Budget โ‚ฌ15MSingle stageJU Simple Grants
Deadline14Jan 2027
OpenDigital EuropeDIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-NCC

Enhancing the NCC Network

Depending on the decision of each NCC, one or more of the following should be covered: Network of national initiatives to accelerate the cybersecurity industry and facilitate Access-to-Market. European frameworks for establishing cybersecurity incubators and accelerators. Cybersecurity Community Obs

Budget โ‚ฌ11MSingle stageJU Simple Grants
Deadline14Jan 2027
OpenDigital EuropeDIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-EULEG

Strengthening EU cybersecurity capacities & capabilities in line with legislative requirements

One or more of the following should be covered: Implementation of guidelines, standardised processes, or manuals โ€“ in the EU or multiple EU MS โ€“ concerning the most challenging issues, supporting specific stakeholders and sectors addressed by cybersecurity legislation. Develop and implement tools, r

Budget โ‚ฌ20MSingle stageJU Simple Grants
Deadline14Jan 2027
OpenDigital EuropeDIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-DUALUSE

Dual-use technologies

Secure Data Sharing Framework: Develop standardised and encrypted communication mechanisms to facilitate seamless data exchange between civilian and military stakeholders. These mechanisms should align with GDPR and other EU regulatory requirements. Early Warning Systems (EWS): Establish a European-

Budget โ‚ฌ10MSingle stageJU Simple Grants
Deadline14Jan 2027
OpenDigital EuropeDIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11-REGCABH

Regional Cable Hubs

The Regional cable hubs will contribute to enhancing and consolidating collective situational awareness and capabilities in detection, supporting the development of an operational capacities to ensure the security and resilience of undersea cables. The hubs should act as a central point allowing for

Budget โ‚ฌ5MSingle stageJU Simple Grants
Deadline3Feb 2027
OpenDigital EuropeCascade fundingPHORTIFY

Phortify Internship (Traineeship) Grants - Pilot Call

Disclaimer: This call (as well as the financial support provided through it) is NOT an EU action. This call is launched solely by Phortify. The financial support to the selected successful applicants will be provided directly by Phortify in its own name and under its own responsibility. Phortifyโ€™s r

Budget โ‚ฌ92kSingle stage
Deadline16Feb 2027
OpenEuropean Defence FundEDF-EDIP-P-2027-FNLC-CPA-AMDS

Air and missile defence systems

Expected Impact: The results of the activities should contribute to support common procurement, leading to strengthening the cooperation among Member States and associated countries, as well as to greater interoperability. Furthermore, they should contribute to the development and reinforcement of a

Budget โ‚ฌ150MSingle stageLump Sum Grants
Deadline16Feb 2027
OpenEuropean Defence FundEDF-EDIP-P-2027-FNLC-CPA-C5ISRS

C5ISR and other space-related products

Expected Impact: The results of the activities should contribute to support common procurement, leading to strengthening the cooperation among Member States and associated countries, as well as to greater interoperability. Furthermore, they should contribute to should contribute to the development a

Budget โ‚ฌ150MSingle stageLump Sum Grants
Deadline16Feb 2027
OpenEuropean Defence FundEDF-EDIP-P-2027-FNLC-CPA-GNPS

Ground and naval platforms and systems

Expected Impact: The results of the activities should contribute to support common procurement, leading to strengthening the cooperation among Member States and associated countries, as well as to greater interoperability. Furthermore, they should contribute to the development and the procurement of

Budget โ‚ฌ150MSingle stageLump Sum Grants
Deadline16Feb 2027
OpenEuropean Defence FundEDF-EDIP-USI-2027-LS-IRA-CUXS

Unmanned systems and counter-unmanned systems

Expected Impact: Projects are expected to deliver results aligned with the expected results set out in this call topic and to evidence their contribution through dedicated KPIs defined in the proposal. Expected results include: โ€ข demonstrable and sustainable increase in production capacity in UA for

Budget โ‚ฌ80MSingle stageLump Sum Grants
Deadline16Feb 2027
OpenEuropean Defence FundEDF-EDIP-P-2027-LS-IRA-KEC

Key electronic components

Expected Impact: Projects are expected to deliver results aligned with the expected results set out in this call topic and to evidence their contribution through dedicated KPIs defined in the proposal. Expected results include: โ€ข tangible capacity increases in EU-based production of the targeted ele

Budget โ‚ฌ282.1MSingle stageLump Sum Grants
Deadline16Feb 2027
OpenEuropean Defence FundEDF-EDIP-P-2027-LS-IRA-PE

Platforms and end-products

Expected Impact: Projects are expected to deliver results aligned with the expected results set out in this call topic and to evidence their contribution through dedicated KPIs defined in the proposal. Expected results include: โ€ข tangible capacity increases in EU-based production enabling the ramp-u

Budget โ‚ฌ282.1MSingle stageLump Sum Grants
Deadline16Mar 2027
OpenDigital EuropeDIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-12-NATCH

National Cyber Hubs

World-class National Cyber Hubs across the Union, supported by state-of-the-art technology, acting as clearing houses for detecting, gathering and storing data on cybersecurity threats, analysing this data, and sharing and reporting CTI, reviews and analyses, taking into account well-established sta

Budget โ‚ฌ2MSingle stageJU Simple Grants
Deadline16Mar 2027
OpenDigital EuropeDIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-12-CBCH

Cross-border Cyber Hubs

World-class Cross-Border Cyber Hubs across the Union for pooling data on cybersecurity threats between several Member States, equipped with a highly secure infrastructures and advanced data analytics tools for detecting, gathering and storing data on cybersecurity threats, analysing this data, and s

Budget โ‚ฌ2MSingle stageJU Simple Grants
Deadline30Jun 2027
OpenDigital EuropeCascade fundingRESCHIP4EU

Recruitment Cycle Cohort 2027

This call is NOT an EU action. It is launched solely by RESCHIP4EU, which provides the financial support in its own name and under its own responsibility, including drafting the call and selecting recipients. Publication on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal is for information only and is not approval โ€ฆ

Budget โ‚ฌ360kSingle stage
Deadline7Jul 2027
OpenDigital EuropeCascade fundingAI and Health

AMU Scholarships for the internship of the Master 2 ยซ Biology & Health ยป, study-track ยซ AI and biomarkers ยป within the European Project ยซ Advanced Digital Skills AI and Health ยป.

Payment arrangements : the student is paid by Aix-Marseille Universitรฉ, according to the time spent in the hosting organism and declared in the time sheet for work placement payment. Maximum budget of this call : 210ย 000 euros Amount of monthly allowance for the traineeship ย : between 487,20 euros (

Budget โ‚ฌ210kMultiple cut off
Deadline31Dec 2027
OpenDigital EuropeCascade fundingFACTEUR

Emergency Response - Support Grants

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HADEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for โ€ฆ

Budget โ‚ฌ450kSingle stage
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