[23/06/2026]
We’re pleased to share this new edition no. 97 of our newsletter, featuring the latest open calls, upcoming deadlines, submitted proposals, and other updates from our activities. Thank you for staying connected with us!
APPLY NOW: OPEN CALLS
EUROPEAN CALLS:
SEPTEMBER:
- HORIZON EUROPE – CL4 (Digital, Industry and Space):
- Reinforcing EU autonomous access to space through EU-based spaceports (HORIZON-CL4-2026-SPACE-03-11)
- Digital enablers and building-blocks for Earth Observation and Satellite telecommunication for Space solutions (Space Partnership) (HORIZON-CL4-2026-SPACE-03-31)
- Preparing demonstration missions for Earth Observation and Satellite telecommunication for Space solutions (Space Partnership) (HORIZON-CL4-2026-SPACE-03-32)
- Scientific analysis and exploitation of space data (HORIZON-CL4-2026-SPACE-03-61)
- HORIZON EUROPE – CL5 (Climate, Energy and Mobility) / Built4People Partnership:
- Advanced data platforms to integrate whole life carbon in building information tools, assessments, and certification (HORIZON-CL5-2026-09-D4-03)
- Low disturbance prefabrication approaches for deep renovation of multi-storey buildings (HORIZON-CL5-2026-09-D4-02)
- Researching the technical, social & economic factors impacting the energy performance of Smart Buildings (HORIZON-CL5-2026-09-D4-01)
- HORIZON EUROPE – CL6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment):
- Advancing integrated scenarios and prediction models for informing transition to a nature positive society (HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-05)
- Toward a comprehensive assessment of the disturbance of marine ecosystems by anthropogenic underwater noise (HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01)
- HORIZON EUROPE – MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 (HORIZON-MSCA-2026-PF-01)
- LIFE Calls for Proposals 2026 – Submission deadlines
- HORIZON EUROPE – ERC Plus Grant: The first ERC Plus Grant competition opens
- HORIZON EUROPE – Circular Bio-based Europe (HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026)
- HORIZON EUROPE – WIDERA Calls
OCTOBER:
- HORIZON EUROPE – CL5 (Climate, Energy and Mobility):
- Enhanced resilience in multimodal passenger transport through digital technologies and generative and discriminative AI (HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-10)
- Increasing competitiveness and resilience of multimodal freight transport and logistics for competitive supply chains (HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-06)
- Road Safety and resilience of rural areas (IA) (HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-09)
NOVEMBER:
- HORIZON EUROPE – CL3 (Civil Security for society):
- Open topic on driving innovation uptake of disaster risk solutions (IA) (HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-04)
- Climate security and civil preparedness –for a more resilient Europe (IA) (HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-05)
- Open topic on supporting disruptive technological (HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-01)
National Calls:
OCTOBER:
- Doctorados Industriales (DIN2026)
- Torres Quevedo (PTQ2026)
NOVEMBER:
- Ramón y Cajal (RYC2026)
- Juan de la Cierva (JDC2026)
- Personal Técnico de Apoyo (PTA2026)
JANUARY:
- Proyectos Colaboración Público-Privada (CPP2026)
Regional Calls:
[!] Some of the Catalan calls are still pending publication, awaiting the approval of the Catalan Government’s budget
LATEST PROPOSALS SUBMITTED
- Sustainable Blue Economy 2025: 1 Proposal
- EIT Urban Mobility – Strategic Innovation Open Call: 1 Proposal
LATEST NEWS
- La Ciutadella del Coneixement – A strategic project that will transform the area surrounding Ciutadella Park into a major hub for research, innovation, and science outreach, becoming a leading reference point in Southern Europe. A new internationally renowned biomedical hub, which will bring together talent from five leading CERCA research centres (IBEC, IRB, ICN2, CRG and ICFO) creating a world-class environment for biomedical research, innovation, and collaboration.
- The European Union and Australia successfully conclude Horizon Europe negotiations – Australia will associate to Pillar II of Horizon Europe
- The Commission’s draft work programme update includes preparations for the next Horizon Europe and a biodiversity mega-call – The current Horizon Europe programme only has a year and a half to distribute what remains of its €90 billion initial budget. The European Commission is now preparing one last big update to its plans for the final year of the programme. Here’s what’s in the latest draft
- EU Innovation Platform – The platform brings together tailored funding opportunities, business support, networking and investor events, making it easier to find the right support at the right time
- Excellence Hubs will strengthen regional innovation excellence, through innovation ecosystems in Widening countries and beyond, by teaming up, and creating robust linkages between academia, businesses, governments and civil society – 2026 Calls for proposals
- European Funding Opportunities for Enhancing Resilience to Natural Disasters – Calls
- Join Partners4Ocean – Become part of a network of 200+ members from the blue economy, academia, private sector, and civil society that find sustainable solutions for the ocean and support ocean literacy
UPCOMING EVENTS
- (Updated periodically) Agenda #FonsUECat – Calendar of events on European funds by the Department of European Union and Foreign Action
- More than a PhD: the added value of MSCA Doctorates (24/06/2026) – The event will bring together key stakeholders in European doctoral training, research and innovation to reflect on lessons learned, and explore ways to further strengthen MSCA’s impact under the next framework programme (here)
- MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships Session (26/06/2026) – To gain deeper insight into evaluation criteria and guidelines for writing competitive proposals, with contributions from National Contact Points (NCPs) (here)
- EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2026 Session (29/06/2026) – Infoday EIC Pathfinder Challenges
- CERIS – Disaster Resilience Days (30/06/2026 – 02/07/2026) – CERIS Workshop 2026: Eexperts, policymakers, and innovators from across Europe and beyond to discuss disaster resilience, preparedness, and technological advancements in crisis response and preparedness
- FENS Forum 2026 (06/07 – 10/07/2026) – A leading European neuroscience congress and one of the world’s foremost events in the field arrives to Barcelona
- Looking for partners for an MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 proposal? (15/07 – 16/07/2026) – Join the international, online #BrokerageEvent
- Participate in Interreg Cooperation Day 2026 (21/09/2026) – The annual campaign through which Interreg programmes and partners bring cooperation closer to citizens