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Aktion Mensch - ProjektförderungGemeinnützig Träger only. Not for-profit GmbH.DENext cut-off in 11 daysAntragsphase 1 Sep-15 Oct 2026. Next phases early 2027.Next cut-off 15 OctOfficial page, Aktion Mensch - Projektförderung (Opens the program's site in a new tab) BMDS Digital-Tech-to-ProductDigital sovereignty / AI / data / cyber / cloud. KMU. Max €5m / 24 mo.DECloses in 7 daysSkizzen to 11 Oct 2026.Closes 11 OctOfficial page, BMDS Digital-Tech-to-Product (Opens the program's site in a new tab) EIT Culture & Creativity - Shape & Scale (FSTP)Shape ≤€100k (+top-up). Scale ≤€200k (RIS ≤€500k).EUCloses in 8 daysTo 12 Oct 2026, 17:00 CEST. Fashion / Architecture / AVM.Closes 12 OctOfficial page, EIT Culture & Creativity - Shape & Scale (FSTP) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) EIT RawMaterials KAVA Call 14 Upscaling€500k–€2.5m+ per project. Min 50% co-funding. Not solo-founder FSTP.EUCloses in 12 daysFinal submit 16 Oct 2026, 13:00 CET. Consortium / KIC partner required.Closes 16 OctOfficial page, EIT RawMaterials KAVA Call 14 Upscaling (Opens the program's site in a new tab) InnoboosterGrant/co-financing DKK 200,000-5m, up to 35% of project costs.DKCloses in 11 daysPool 4 open 20 Aug-15 Oct 2026. Responses estimated 8-26 Feb 2027.Closes 15 OctOfficial page, Innobooster (Opens the program's site in a new tab) MANTRA manufacturing Cascade OC2Up to €50k FSTP/SME. Not a living stipend.EUCloses in 11 daysTo 15 Oct 2026, 17:00 CET.Closes 15 OctOfficial page, MANTRA manufacturing Cascade OC2 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Marche Start & Innova Giovani 2026Lump-sum grant €40,000 per new innovative startup, paid in two tranches. Applicant unemployed, graduate or ITS diploma, under 36, resident or domiciled in Marche. Company founded after applying.ITNext cut-off in 5 daysFirst window 6 Jul 2026 10:00 to 9 Oct 2026, 17:00 via SIFORM2 (window budget €480,000). Second window 12 Jan to 18 Mar 2027, 17:00. Residual budget NOT FOUND.Next cut-off 9 OctOfficial page, Marche Start & Innova Giovani 2026 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Murcia Cuota Cero ampliada 2026Single lump €2,920.00 one-shot for listed collectives (first RETA / 2-year gap / maternity return). Not monthly living despite Cuota Cero name.ESCloses in 11 daysGeneral convocatoria 25 Feb 2026 – 15 Oct 2026. Individual window tied to RETA alta day within that range.Closes 15 OctOfficial page, Murcia Cuota Cero ampliada 2026 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Nationale Zorginnovatieprijs 2027Prize money €10,000 (expert jury) or €5,000 (public vote), sponsored by ING. Technological care innovation already implemented and validated, owned by a KvK-registered company in the Netherlands. In-person days mandatory.NLCloses in 12 daysApps 1 Sep 2026 12:00 to 16 Oct 2026, 12:00, after an innovation profile on zorginnovatie.nl. Regional rounds Nov 2026 to Jan 2027. Award 14 Apr 2027.Closes 16 OctOfficial page, Nationale Zorginnovatieprijs 2027 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Prix Lopez-Loreta 2027 (Fondation Lopez-Loreta)Foundation prize / grant EUR 1,000,000 over five years for academic research or early entrepreneurial / start-up projects. Four-school gate (École polytechnique, ISAE-SUPAERO, EPFL, ETH Zurich); each school nominates up to 5. Genesis / early stage only (already advanced incorporated startups out). Not a nationwide open prize.FRCHCloses in 12 daysPolytechnique path OPEN: deposit before 16 Oct 2026. ETH Zurich new pre-proposals closed 1 Sep 2026; ISAE prelims closed 24 Sep 2026; EPFL invitation-only. Foundation nomination ~2 Nov 2026; full proposals Jan-Feb 2027; laureates by end Jun 2027.Closes 16 OctOfficial page, Prix Lopez-Loreta 2027 (Fondation Lopez-Loreta) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Schleswig-Holstein Gründungsstipendium (WTSH)€2,200/mo (graduates) or €1,000/mo (students), +€150/child; 8-12 months; team Sachmittel flat €8,500. SH.DEClosing soonOne-Pager due 7 Oct 2026. Full Antrag by 19 Nov 2026.Official page, Schleswig-Holstein Gründungsstipendium (WTSH) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Sigrid Strands stipendiumStipend SEK 50,000 in 2026 (usually SEK 30,000). Women resident in Jämtland County with innovative products or services. For realising the idea: prototypes, product development, contacts.SECloses in 12 daysApps to 16 Oct 2026. Award 26 Nov 2026 in Östersund.Closes 16 OctOfficial page, Sigrid Strands stipendium (Opens the program's site in a new tab)
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Aargau HTZ MachbarkeitsstudieFörderbeitrag CHF 20,000–40,000 paid to research partner (Hochschule) for feasibility study. R&D to partner, not founder living stipend.CHOpen / monthly reviewOpen with monthly review via Hightech Zentrum Aargau.RollingOfficial page, Aargau HTZ Machbarkeitsstudie (Opens the program's site in a new tab) ADEME Études d'écoconceptionGrant up to 80% of internal + external écoconception study costs. Absolute € ceiling not stated on the web page (see the 2026 conditions PDF). Not living stipend.FROpen, closes in 88 days1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 while budget remains. Rolling via AGIR.Closes 31 DecOfficial page, ADEME Études d'écoconception (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Almi Verification Grant (Verifieringsbidrag)Public grant (not loan): often up to SEK 100,000 for companies / SEK 25,000 for individuals. Early idea verification; ask the Almi advisor about the ceiling.SEOpen / discretionaryOpen / discretionary via Almi advisor dialogue then e-service.RollingOfficial page, Almi Verification Grant (Verifieringsbidrag) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Aragón Cuota Cero 2026Flat cuota subsidy €960 (€80 × 12). Reimburses reduced SS cuota only. Not a monthly living stipend.ESOpen, closes in 26 daysConvocatoria 8 Jan 2026 – 30 Oct 2026. Individual: 1 month after completing 12 months cuota reducida.Closes 30 OctOfficial page, Aragón Cuota Cero 2026 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Aragón establecimiento autónomo 2026Lump €4,200–€7,000 (+10% where applicable; unemployed-establishment path; min inmovilizado €4,500 with locality reductions). Not monthly living.ESOpen, closes in 26 daysConvocatoria 8 Jan 2026 – 30 Oct 2026. Individual: 1 month from day after activity start.Closes 30 OctOfficial page, Aragón establecimiento autónomo 2026 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) AVIG Art. 71a FSE (ALV Planungsphase)Up to 90 unemployment Taggelder during planning phase for self-employment. Unemployed-only living-adjacent support. Does not close CH general living hole.CHOpen via RAVOpen via RAV for unemployed persons planning self-employment. Max 90 ALV Taggelder at normal ALV rate.RollingOfficial page, AVIG Art. 71a FSE (ALV Planungsphase) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) aws Seedfinancing Deep Tech (AT)Conditionally refundable grant up to €889k (gender bonus to €1m / 90% if women own >25%). Later stage than Preseed.ATOpen / ongoingOngoing via aws Funding Manager; several jury dates per year. Austria. Company ≤5 years.RollingOfficial page, aws Seedfinancing Deep Tech (AT) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) aws Seedfinancing Innovative Solutions (AT)Non-repayable grant up to €356k (gender bonus to €400k). Impact areas. Max 2-year project.ATOpen / ongoingOngoing. Infohour 9 Dec 2026, 10:30–12:00. Austria. Not Deep Tech.RollingOfficial page, aws Seedfinancing Innovative Solutions (AT) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Berliner Startup Stipendium @ Science & Startups (FemTech)€2,500/mo.DEOpen, closes in 31 daysApps to 4 Nov 2026, 12:00. FemTech focus.Closes 4 NovOfficial page, Berliner Startup Stipendium @ Science & Startups (FemTech) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Bpifrance Aide au Développement Deeptech (ADD)Mixed aid: grant + repayable advance, max €2,000,000. Programme ≤36 months. Ask Bpifrance for the exact grant and advance split.FROpen / catalogueCatalogue / rolling via Bpifrance conseiller. No single deadline on page.RollingOfficial page, Bpifrance Aide au Développement Deeptech (ADD) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Bpifrance Bourse French TechGrant (subvention) max €30,000; intensity up to 50%/70% by enterprise category. Programme ≤24 months. Distinct from Emergence (€90k).FROpen / catalogueCatalogue / rolling via Bpifrance. No single calendar deadline on page.RollingOfficial page, Bpifrance Bourse French Tech (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Bpifrance Bourse French Tech Emergence (FR)Subvention up to €90k. Deeptech. France PE <1 year.FROpen / catalogueCatalogue offer. No single calendar deadline on page. Ask Bpifrance about the intake.RollingOfficial page, Bpifrance Bourse French Tech Emergence (FR) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Brussels Prime Lancement (Start-up grant)Grant covering 60% of eligible pre-creation spend, max €7,500.BEOpenOpen via MonBEE. Decision within about 4 months of a complete file.Official page, Brussels Prime Lancement (Start-up grant) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Burgenland Investitionsbeihilfen Gewerbe/IndustrieNon-repayable Zuschuss typically up to ~20% small / 10% medium (AGVO); min eligible costs €10,000. Case-by-case rate. Investment grant, not living stipend.ATOpen, closes in 88 daysApplications to 31 Dec 2026 subject to budget. Apply before project start via Wirtschaftsagentur Förderportal.Closes 31 DecOfficial page, Burgenland Investitionsbeihilfen Gewerbe/Industrie (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Business Finland Sprint Grant (FI)€75k–€100k (75% of eligible costs). Equity + team gates. Not a living stipend.FIOpen / continuousContinuous from 1 Sep 2026. Mandatory expert meeting before submit. Finland.RollingOfficial page, Business Finland Sprint Grant (FI) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Canton Vaud SPEI LADE aides financièresNon-repayable project aid max CHF 50,000 per calendar year / CHF 100,000 over 5 years. Industry/advanced tech in Vaud. Not a living stipend.CHOpen; portal resumes 5 Oct 2026Portal downtime 9 Sep–4 Oct 2026; resumes 5 Oct 2026. Rolling after resume; apply before project start.Official page, Canton Vaud SPEI LADE aides financières (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Crete Καινοτομώ στην Κρήτη (CRETE_1.1.2.1)Investment grant for micro/small innovative enterprises in Crete. Eligible project budget €30,000-€150,000 at 75% public aid (De Minimis). Envelope up to €2.5m public. Not monthly living.GROpen, closes in 57 daysSubmissions 29 Sep 2026 13:00 - 30 Nov 2026 15:00 via ΟΠΣΚΕ (app.opske.gr). Comparative evaluation. Crete seat / implementation only.Closes 30 NovOfficial page, Crete Καινοτομώ στην Κρήτη (CRETE_1.1.2.1) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Cultura Cresce (MIC / Invitalia)Grant + zero-interest loan mix. Capo A/B: up to 80% on projects to €2.5m (30% grant + 50% 10-year tasso zero). Capo C: up to 80% on projects to €500k (40% + 40%). Tutoring to €10,000. Not monthly living.ITOpen / activeActive rolling sportello from 10 Dec 2025 via Invitalia. Mezzogiorno cultural/creative sites (Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise, Puglia, Sardegna, Sicilia).RollingOfficial page, Cultura Cresce (MIC / Invitalia) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) EIC Accelerator (Open + Challenges)Grant up to €2.5m per project plus equity €1m–€10m per company. TRL 6-8 scale-up. Not a living stipend.EUOpen, next cut-off in 31 daysShort continuous (first Tuesday monthly). Next full cut-off 4 Nov 2026.Next cut-off 4 NovOfficial page, EIC Accelerator (Open + Challenges) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2026Early deep tech TRL 1-4. Research-heavy. Not a living stipend.EUOpen, closes in 24 daysChallenges to 28 Oct 2026 (17:00 Brussels practice). Pathfinder Open 2026 closed.Closes 28 OctOfficial page, EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2026 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) EIS Grant for innovation and development in cybersecurityGrant €60,000–€100,000; self-financing 30%.EEOpen, closes in 72 daysOpen 12 Jan–15 Dec 2026 16:00; reviewed ongoing.Closes 15 DecOfficial page, EIS Grant for innovation and development in cybersecurity (Opens the program's site in a new tab) EIT Culture & Creativity Innovation Projects 2026Architecture / AV Media / Fashion only.EUOpen, closes in 26 daysStage 1 closes 30 Oct 2026, 17:00 CET. Stage 2 15 Mar 2027.Closes 30 OctOfficial page, EIT Culture & Creativity Innovation Projects 2026 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) EIT Food PoC Co-Financing 2026Co-financing for startup–corporate PoC / pilot projects with project costs under €60k. Corporate client collaboration required.EUOpen, next cut-off in 26 days30 Sep 2026 cut-off passed. Next cut-off 30 Oct 2026, 12:00 CET; final cut-off 30 Nov 2026, 12:00 CET.Next cut-off 30 OctOfficial page, EIT Food PoC Co-Financing 2026 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Emilia-Romagna Progetti di trasferimento tecnologico (PR FESR)Fondo perduto 50% of technology transfer costs (de minimis) and 25% of experimental development, max €300,000. Project at least €200,000, including at least €40,000 with research partners. SMEs with a local unit in Emilia-Romagna.ITOpen, closes in 26 daysApps via Sfinge 2020 from 24 Sep 2026 13:00 to 30 Oct 2026, 13:00.Closes 30 OctOfficial page, Emilia-Romagna Progetti di trasferimento tecnologico (PR FESR) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) EXIST ForschungstransferDeepTech Phase I via Hochschule.DEOpenPhase I continuous submit. Next batch 30 Nov 2026.Official page, EXIST Forschungstransfer (Opens the program's site in a new tab) FDT Health Impact Grant (Financière de Tubize × Pulse Foundation)Up to €50,000 recoverable grant (pay-it-forward) for access-to-healthcare pilots in Belgium. BV / for-profit eligible.BEOpenApplications are open. The official page cites a call window of October–November 2026; the jury date is not fixed yet.Official page, FDT Health Impact Grant (Financière de Tubize × Pulse Foundation) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) FFG Basisprogramm 2026Mixed Zuschuss + Darlehen: typical ~50% of project costs (startups up to 70%); Fördervolumen up to €3,000,000. Flag loan share. Not living stipend.ATOpen, closes in 88 days1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 11:00. Continuous eCall; ~7 sittings/year.Closes 31 DecOfficial page, FFG Basisprogramm 2026 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) FFG Basisprogramm Kleinprojekt 2026Non-repayable grant: project costs up to €150,000; max Förderung €88,500 (small enterprise intensity up to 45–60% with research cooperation). Not living stipend.ATOpen, closes in 88 days1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 11:00. Continuous eCall; ~7 decision sittings/year.Closes 31 DecOfficial page, FFG Basisprogramm Kleinprojekt 2026 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) FIERCE 2nd Open Call Financial Support (space / green)ESP voucher up to €50k (Ideation/Scale-Up/Commercialisation). Cash goes to ESP, not payroll.EUOpen, closes in 36 daysDeadline 9 Nov 2026, 17:00 CET. Info Day 1 Oct 2026. DE eligible.Closes 9 NovOfficial page, FIERCE 2nd Open Call Financial Support (space / green) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF)Mixed: FIF Grant up to CHF 50,000; Seed Tech up to CHF 100,000; Growth up to CHF 400,000. Seed/Growth often loans. Not a living stipend.CHOpen to 4 Nov 2026Next published deadline 4 November (Selection Committee 9 December).Official page, FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) FORTIS Open Call #2 (HRI / robotics)OC#2.1 up to €250k; OC#2.2 up to €170k. Lifetime cap €200k/entity. Not solo-founder.EUOpen, closes in 31 daysTo 4 Nov 2026, 17:00 Brussels. Consortium (≥1 SME). UK/CH not eligible.Closes 4 NovOfficial page, FORTIS Open Call #2 (HRI / robotics) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) France Travail ARCE60% of remaining ARE rights paid in 2 instalments. Capital lump, not monthly living.FROpenOpen alternative to ARE cumul for eligible jobseekers creating/taking over a company.RollingOfficial page, France Travail ARCE (Opens the program's site in a new tab) France Travail ARE cumul création / repriseMonthly ARE reduced by 70% of business income; 60% remaining-rights cap. Jobseeker monthly living only, not EXIST-style for all founders.FROpen / jobseekersOpen for ARE recipients creating or taking over a business. Rights rules from 1 Apr 2025.RollingOfficial page, France Travail ARE cumul création / reprise (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Fribourg PromFR aids (LPEc)Non-repayable aids: R&D max CHF 100,000 at 50%; job-creation premium max CHF 10,000/job; training max CHF 15,000/job; rent support up to 50% for 3 years. Project / job cash, not monthly living stipend. Seed Capital is a separate loan.CHOpen / case-by-caseOpen discretionary via PromFR / Fri Up on business-plan assessment. No published call cut-off.RollingOfficial page, Fribourg PromFR aids (LPEc) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Gebert Rüf Stiftung: First VenturesUp to CHF 150k graduated (PROOF/VALIDATE/EXECUTE). Not DE-nationwide GmbH stipend.CHOpen, next cut-off in 58 daysNext deadline 01 Dec 2026 (also 1 Feb / 1 May / 1 Sep). Swiss UAS only.Next cut-off 1 DecOfficial page, Gebert Rüf Stiftung: First Ventures (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Gebert Rüf Stiftung: InnoBoosterUp to CHF 150k to the university (not directly to GmbH), max 1.5 years.CHOpen, next cut-off in 58 daysNext deadline 01 Dec 2026. Requires Venture Kick stages 1+2. Swiss deep-tech.Next cut-off 1 DecOfficial page, Gebert Rüf Stiftung: InnoBooster (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Get it! Call for Impact / Percorso di ValoreFree incubation/acceleration worth about €20k-€25k plus €3,500 participation stipend. Possible FSVGDA impact investment €50k-€100k; equity-style.ITOpen, closes in 98 daysApplications 1 Jul 2026-10 Jan 2027 23:59. Italy and abroad; team of at least 2 with at least 1 person under 35.Closes 10 Jan 2027Official page, Get it! Call for Impact / Percorso di Valore (Opens the program's site in a new tab) GRAPPA Innovation Open Call Cut-off 2Max €60k per SME (collaborative up to €90k). ≥15% private co-finance.EUOpen, closes in 16 daysCut-off 2 to 20 Oct 2026, 17:00 CET. Agri-food biomass. DE eligible.Closes 20 OctOfficial page, GRAPPA Innovation Open Call Cut-off 2 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Individual Grants (Startup Foundation / Startup-säätiö)Fixed personal grant €6,000 for 3 months, plus peer group and foundation support. Pre-incorporation only.FIOpen, next cut-off in 58 daysQuarterly cuts 1 Mar, 1 Jun, 1 Sep, 1 Dec. Next cut 1 Dec 2026. Pre-company Finnish startup ecosystem.Next cut-off 1 DecOfficial page, Individual Grants (Startup Foundation / Startup-säätiö) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Innosuisse Core CoachingCoaching voucher (not living stipend): up to CHF 50,000 for accredited coaches over max 36 months. Milestone releases.CHOpen after Initial CoachingOngoing after Initial Coaching completed. Expert assessment + Acceptance pitch; process usually ~2 months.RollingOfficial page, Innosuisse Core Coaching (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Innosuisse Initial CoachingCoaching voucher (not living stipend): up to CHF 10,000 for accredited coaches over up to 12 months. Pays coaches, not founder salary.CHOpen / ongoingOngoing via Innosuisse platform. Formal + expert assessment; Innovation Council usually 3–4 weeks.RollingOfficial page, Innosuisse Initial Coaching (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Innosuisse Start-up Innovation ProjectsDirect project subsidy: Innosuisse covers max 70% of direct costs; start-up ≥30% own. No absolute CHF ceiling stated. Pre-market-entry CH start-ups ≤5 years.CHOpen / ongoingOngoing (no tenders). Submit ≥8 weeks before Innovation Council meeting.RollingOfficial page, Innosuisse Start-up Innovation Projects (Opens the program's site in a new tab) INPS NASpI anticipataAdvance of residual NASpI for autoimprenditorialità (70%/30% for claims from 1 Jan 2026). Unemployment advance, not open monthly living for all.ITOpenOpen for eligible NASpI recipients starting self-employment. Applications from 1 Jan 2026 use 70%/30% split rules.RollingOfficial page, INPS NASpI anticipata (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Invitalia Autoimpiego Centro-NordUnder-35 inactive/unemployed: non-repayable voucher up to €30,000 (+€10,000 maggiorazione) OR investment contributo 65%/60% on programmes to €200,000. Investment/voucher focused, not monthly living stipend.ITOpen since 15 Oct 2025Open since 15 Oct 2025; chronological until budget. Decisions within 90 days via Invitalia area personale.RollingOfficial page, Invitalia Autoimpiego Centro-Nord (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Invitalia Resto al Sud 2.0Under-35 inactive/unemployed in Mezzogiorno: voucher up to €40,000 (+€10,000 maggiorazione) OR investment contributo 75%/70% on programmes to €200,000. Not monthly living stipend.ITOpen since 15 Oct 2025Open since 15 Oct 2025; chronological until budget; 90-day exam.RollingOfficial page, Invitalia Resto al Sud 2.0 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) KWF Start.F&E&I (Kärnten)Non-repayable Zuschuss max 60% of eligible costs; max €30,000. R&D preparation grant, not living stipend.ATOpen, closes in 88 daysOpen subject to budget; einreichen to 31 Dec 2026. Erstgespräch with KWF before electronic application.Closes 31 DecOfficial page, KWF Start.F&E&I (Kärnten) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Land Berlin GründungsBONUS PlusPost-foundation. Max €50k.DEOpen, closes in 361 daysApps until 30 Sep 2027. Berlin company ≤18 months.Closes 30 Sep 2027Official page, Land Berlin GründungsBONUS Plus (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Limburg Sprintsubsidie MKB 2026-202750% of project costs, €5,000 to €24,500, at least 25% own funds. Limburg SMEs with staff implementing proven digital, sustainable, circular or productivity solutions new to the company.NLOpen, next cut-off in 17 daysTranche 2: 21 Sep to 21 Oct 2026 (tranche budget €726,250). Next tranche 4 Jan to 4 Feb 2027.Next cut-off 21 OctOfficial page, Limburg Sprintsubsidie MKB 2026-2027 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Lombardia Nuova Impresa 2026Fondo perduto up to 50% of eligible spend, max €10,000 (min invest €3,000). New Lombardia seat 1 Jun 2025–31 Dec 2026. Not monthly living.ITOpen, closes in 117 daysSportello 30 Apr 2026 10:00 – 29 Jan 2027 12:00 (may close early if €8m pool exhausted). Restart Infocamere.Closes 29 Jan 2027Official page, Lombardia Nuova Impresa 2026 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Luzerner Innovationsbeitrag (LIB)R&D / innovation contribution as % of qualifying costs; rate set by ordinance (not yet published). Not a monthly living stipend.CHOpen, closes in 119 daysGesuche open since 1 Oct 2026; deadline 31 Jan 2027 for Beitragsjahre 2026 and 2027. Rates set by cantonal Verordnung (not yet published).Closes 31 Jan 2027Official page, Luzerner Innovationsbeitrag (LIB) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Niedersachsen Gründungsstipendium (NBank)€2,200/mo (or €1,100 studying), max 10 months.DEOpen, closes in 178 daysAnträge through 31 Mar 2027. Not founded yet. NI.Closes 31 Mar 2027Official page, Niedersachsen Gründungsstipendium (NBank) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) NÖ Unternehmerische Investition Gründung/ÜbernahmeNon-repayable Zuschuss max 10% of eligible Anlagegut costs; max €50,000. Investment grant, not living stipend.ATOpen, closes in 88 days1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 or until budget exhaustion. Apply before project start via Wirtschaftsförderungs-Portal NÖ.Closes 31 DecOfficial page, NÖ Unternehmerische Investition Gründung/Übernahme (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Normandie Start Coup de PouceForfait subvention to the natural person (≤50% of forecast financing-plan expenses). Exact forfait tiers: see the Décembre 2025 règlement. Création/reprise prime, not monthly living.FROpenOpen. Apply after registration and within 6 months via Ici Je Monte Ma Boîte path.Official page, Normandie Start Coup de Pouce (Opens the program's site in a new tab) NRW Go-to-Market Gutschein70% of eligible costs, max €35,000 (eligible €15,000 to €50,000 over 12 months). Non-listed micro companies founded no more than 3 years ago, seat in NRW. Once per startup.DEOpen, closes in 27 daysApps to 31 Oct 2026, 16:00. Granted within available Haushaltsmittel; remaining budget NOT FOUND.Closes 31 OctOfficial page, NRW Go-to-Market Gutschein (Opens the program's site in a new tab) NWO Take-off phase 1 – Haalbaarheidsstudies WO 2026Grant max €60,000 for ≤6 months feasibility study. Academic researchers at NL universities / NWO-recognised institutes.NLOpen, closes in 67 daysContinuous via ISAAC until 10 Dec 2026 14:00 CET.Closes 10 DecOfficial page, NWO Take-off phase 1 – Haalbaarheidsstudies WO 2026 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) OÖ Start-up-Prämie (SPW)Non-repayable Zuschuss / Zinsenzuschuss (De minimis): max 7.5% of Bemessungsgrundlage; max €20,000 Land subsidy. Tied to aws erp loan. Not living stipend.ATOpen, closes in 88 daysProgramme 1 Jan 2024 – 31 Dec 2026. Dual application with aws erp Gründer-Sonderkonditionen.Closes 31 DecOfficial page, OÖ Start-up-Prämie (SPW) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Sachsen InnoStartBonus Call 17€1,050/mo + €150/child, max 12 months.DEOpen, closes in 205 daysCall 17 through 27 Apr 2027, 12:00.Closes 27 Apr 2027Official page, Sachsen InnoStartBonus Call 17 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Salzburg Förderungsaktion JungunternehmenNon-repayable Direktzuschuss 10% of Bemessungsgrundlage (De-minimis); Bemessung cap €100,000 → max Zuschuss typically €10,000. Investment/takeover, not living stipend.ATOpen to 31 Dec 2026Apply within 6 months of Gewerbeberechtigung / takeover. Richtlinie PDF: electronic applications by 31 Dec 2026 while budget remains (landing page cites Aktion to 31 Dec 2027).Official page, Salzburg Förderungsaktion Jungunternehmen (Opens the program's site in a new tab) SNN Valorisatie 2026 (EFRO)Subsidy €250,000 to €1,000,000 per project at 35% to 50% (max €625,000 per partner). Prototype or demonstration with impact in Groningen, Friesland or Drenthe. Aimed at SMEs.NLOpen, closes in 26 daysApps 7 May 2026 12:00 to 30 Oct 2026, 12:00 (Uitvoeringsregeling). Project proposal with SNN reflection required first. Remaining budget on request.Closes 30 OctOfficial page, SNN Valorisatie 2026 (EFRO) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) StarttirahaLiving stipend at basic daily unemployment benefit level (€37.21/day Kela 2026 baseline; 5 days/week). Max 12 months in 6-month periods.FIOpen / discretionaryOpen / rolling via local employment-area e-service. Apply before full-time start.RollingOfficial page, Starttiraha (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Svedea SmåföretagarstipendietSEK 100,000 to one winner, free use in the business. Annual turnover under SEK 10m; sole trader or legal entity with valid business insurance (any insurer). Applicant 18 or older, registered in Sweden.SEOpen, closes in 27 daysApps 1 Oct to 31 Oct 2026. Winner announced by 31 Dec 2026.Closes 31 OctOfficial page, Svedea Småföretagarstipendiet (Opens the program's site in a new tab) SYSTEMEU FSTP (Health / Energy / Mobility)Large tickets. Not solo living stipend.DEROESBAPTOpen, closes in 43 daysTo 16 Nov 2026, 17:00 Brussels. Consortium. Bavaria DE envelope.Closes 16 NovOfficial page, SYSTEMEU FSTP (Health / Energy / Mobility) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Thüringen Gründungsprämie (TAB / ESF+)€2,500–€3,500/mo by DQR, max 12 months. Living Festbetrag.DEOpen on StichtageNext clean Exposé 15 Dec 2026, then Antrag 1 Feb 2027. TH. Support possible up to 6 months after founding.Official page, Thüringen Gründungsprämie (TAB / ESF+) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Tiroler Start-up FörderungNon-repayable grant 100% of eligible external costs; max €20,000. Project ≤12 months. Not personnel or living stipend.ATOpen after Boost.Up!Open via Land Tirol after Startup.Tirol Boost.Up! admission. No single calendar cut-off on programme page.RollingOfficial page, Tiroler Start-up Förderung (Opens the program's site in a new tab) TRUNSPORT Open Call 1 (Digital Europe FSTP)Lump-sum FSTP up to €60k per project (covers ≤50%; ≥50% co-financing). Not a living stipend.EUOpen, closes in 26 daysDeadline 30 Oct 2026, 17:00 CET. Transport cybersecurity. DE eligible.Closes 30 OctOfficial page, TRUNSPORT Open Call 1 (Digital Europe FSTP) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Vorarlberg JungunternehmerförderungKredit Zuschuss 10% of eligible costs; Bemessung max €50,000 → typically max ~€5,000. Investment credit support, not living stipend.ATOpen, closes in 87 daysRichtlinie valid to 30 Dec 2026. Apply before project via Hausbank to Amt der Vorarlberger Landesregierung.Closes 30 DecOfficial page, Vorarlberg Jungunternehmerförderung (Opens the program's site in a new tab) W.A. de Vigier Award (W.A. de Vigier Stiftung)Up to 5 × CHF 120,000 winners + up to 5 × CHF 20,000 Recognition Prizes. Swiss GmbH or AG mandatory; CH residence; for-profit only. Sector-open (societal relevance is a criterion, not a climate gate). Does not close DE GmbH non-green hole.CHOpen, closes in 92 daysApplications 1 Oct 2026 – 4 Jan 2027. Selection Day Top 50: 9 Mar 2027. Presentation Days: 12–13 May 2027. Ceremony ~9 Jun 2027.Closes 4 Jan 2027Official page, W.A. de Vigier Award (W.A. de Vigier Stiftung) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Wirtschaftsagentur Wien Förderung DigitalisierungGrant (Zuschuss) max €50,000 per project. Funding intensity: ask a Förderexpert. Not living stipend.ATOpen, next cut-off in 88 days30 Sep 2026 Stichtag passed. Next Einreichstichtag 31 Dec 2026. Digitalisation measures for Vienna SMEs.Next cut-off 31 DecOfficial page, Wirtschaftsagentur Wien Förderung Digitalisierung (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Wirtschaftsagentur Wien Förderung InnovationGrant (Zuschuss) max €300,000 per project. Funding intensity: ask a Förderexpert. De minimis applies.ATOpen, closes in 88 daysEinreichstichtag 31 Dec 2026. Online via Wirtschaftsagentur Wien profile.Closes 31 DecOfficial page, Wirtschaftsagentur Wien Förderung Innovation (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Wirtschaftsagentur Wien Förderung Lebensqualität WienGrant (Zuschuss) max €150,000 per project. Funding intensity: ask a Förderexpert. Social / quality-of-life products or services in Vienna.ATOpen, closes in 88 daysEinreichstichtag 31 Dec 2026. Online via Wirtschaftsagentur Wien profile.Closes 31 DecOfficial page, Wirtschaftsagentur Wien Förderung Lebensqualität Wien (Opens the program's site in a new tab)
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aws Preseed Deep Tech (AT)Up to €267k (gender bonus to €300k). Deep Tech pre-seed grant.ATOpen / rollingOngoing via aws Funding Manager. Austria. Pre-foundation or ≤6 months.RollingOfficial page, aws Preseed Deep Tech (AT) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) aws Preseed Innovative Solutions (AT)Up to €89k (gender bonus to €100k). Impact-oriented; not Deep Tech.ATOpen / rollingOngoing. Infohour 9 Dec 2026. Austria.RollingOfficial page, aws Preseed Innovative Solutions (AT) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) BAFA Unternehmensberatung für KMUAdvice funding for existing KMU.DEOpen / rollingRichtlinie to 31 Dec 2026.RollingOfficial page, BAFA Unternehmensberatung für KMU (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Brandenburg Gründung innovativMax 60%, €30k-€180k/Tatbestand. Company ≤3 years.DEOpen / rollingRolling.RollingOfficial page, Brandenburg Gründung innovativ (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Bre-Up Startup Förderung BremenEquity-free Zuschuss up to €150k / max 24 months. High-/Deeptech seed ≤5 years. Not a living stipend.DEOpen / rollingRolling three-stage (Pitch Deck → Businessplan → formal Antrag). Ask Starthaus/BIS about the budget.RollingOfficial page, Bre-Up Startup Förderung Bremen (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Centre-Val de Loire CAP PME-PMIProject grant / repayable advance €10,000–€400,000 (typically max 30% intensity). Not monthly living.FROpen / rollingOpen rolling via Région Centre-Val de Loire.RollingOfficial page, Centre-Val de Loire CAP PME-PMI (Opens the program's site in a new tab) DBU Green Start-upUp to €125k / 24 mo. Living-cost up to €2k/mo per founder FTE. GmbH yes.DEOpen / rollingRolling. Environment-relieving models.RollingOfficial page, DBU Green Start-up (Opens the program's site in a new tab) DBU ProjektförderungTypical DBU share ~€100-400k with Eigenanteil. Companion to Green Start-up.DEOpen / rollingRolling green KMU projects.RollingOfficial page, DBU Projektförderung (Opens the program's site in a new tab) EIS Development Grant (Arengutoetus)Grant max €35,000; self-financing 30% (grant up to 70% of eligible costs).EEOpen / rollingOpen / rolling. Apply in Estonian via e-toetus.RollingOfficial page, EIS Development Grant (Arengutoetus) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) EIS Innovation grant (innovation voucher)Service voucher grant max €7,500 at up to 80% support (20% self-finance). Prototype, testing, feasibility, IP legal work, accreditation via listed providers. Up to two awards per SME. Not monthly living / not early founder stipend.EEOpen / rollingOpen. Apply in Estonian via e-toetus. Rolling while budget remains, no single calendar cut-off.RollingOfficial page, EIS Innovation grant (innovation voucher) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) EPFL Innogrants (CH)Up to CHF 100k covering founder salary up to one year + lab incubation. Pre-venture. Program partner UBS.CHOpen / rollingRolling via Contact Us form. EPFL-affiliated technologies only.RollingOfficial page, EPFL Innogrants (CH) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) EXIST GründungsstipendiumStipends €1k-€3k per person per month (12 months), plus Sachmittel.DEOpen / rollingNo fixed deadlines. Via Hochschule. Pre-foundation.RollingOfficial page, EXIST Gründungsstipendium (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Fondation des Ponts prêt d'honneur Start-ups des PontsRecoverable prêt d'honneur 0% interest, €10,000-€60,000 per project (max €20,000 per person), 5-year repay with 1-year deferral. Ponts-linked founders; France-domiciled company <3 years; mandatory 6-month DDI accompaniment. Documented 2026 for-profit awards (e.g. Horux ITS €20,000). Alumni / theme niche.FROpen / rollingRolling COMAG sittings. 2026 dates include 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 17 Apr, 12 Jun, 18 Sep, next remaining 27 Nov 2026.RollingOfficial page, Fondation des Ponts prêt d'honneur Start-ups des Ponts (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Graubünden GWE innovative projectsProject Beitrag and/or Darlehen combined max 25% of costs. Development Beitrag generally max CHF 500,000 (min eligible development costs CHF 100,000). Investment Darlehen (loan) up to CHF 2m. Not living stipend.CHOpen / rollingOpen rolling via AWT. Apply before work/build start.RollingOfficial page, Graubünden GWE innovative projects (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Gründungsstipendium.NRW€1,200/mo per person for 12 months.DEOpen / rollingRolling via Gründungsnetzwerk jury pitch. New Richtlinie from 1 Oct 2026; amount and duration unchanged.RollingOfficial page, Gründungsstipendium.NRW (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Hamburg InnoFounderUp to €2,500/person/mo, max €75k / 18 mo. Digital / skalierbar.DEOpen / rollingRolling. HH seat/residency. Company age ≤1 year.RollingOfficial page, Hamburg InnoFounder (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Hamburg InnoRampUp (IFB Innovationsstarter)Zuschuss up to €150k. DeepTech. Founder Personalpauschale €2,800/mo at 100% inside cost model (not a living stipend).DEOpen / rollingRolling. Pitch deck + project description → Vergabeausschuss ~every 8 weeks. HH seat ≤2 years HR.RollingOfficial page, Hamburg InnoRampUp (IFB Innovationsstarter) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Hauts-de-France START'UPInvestment subvention €5,000 per CDI job created (€15,000–€200,000 for 3–40 ETP). Cap 80% of eligible investments. Job-creation investment, not monthly living stipend.FROpen / rollingOpen rolling via Dossier Unique Entreprise (DOSU). Not automatic entitlement.RollingOfficial page, Hauts-de-France START'UP (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Innovasjon Norge Oppstartstilskudd 2 (NO)Grant up to NOK 1 million, max 50% of approved costs. Matching private capital required.NOOpen / rollingRolling via Min side. Norway AS <5 years. 2026 framework reduced ~60%.RollingOfficial page, Innovasjon Norge Oppstartstilskudd 2 (NO) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) MV Gründungsstipendien (GSA)Months 1-9: €2,400/mo (women / non-binary) or €1,900/mo (men); months 10-18: €1,900 / €1,400. Max 18 months. Pre-founding or founded ≤12 months.DEOpen / rollingRolling; jury-based. No published deadline; ask GSA about the submission window.RollingOfficial page, MV Gründungsstipendien (GSA) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Nouvelle-Aquitaine Amorçage Start-upSubvention or public loan; amount and intensity case-by-case (no published euro ceiling). Innovative company <5 years in NA with ≥€50k cash equity. Not monthly living.FROpen / rollingOpen rolling (same CP pipeline as Pass Start-up).RollingOfficial page, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Amorçage Start-up (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Nouvelle-Aquitaine Pass Start-upSubvention up to 50% of cash equity; ceiling €50,000 (€60,000 bonifié). Innovative company <5 years in NA with equity floors. Not EXIST-style monthly living.FROpen / rollingOpen rolling. Fiche screen 2–3 weeks; CP votes ~5–6/year. Expect ≥6 months to payment.RollingOfficial page, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Pass Start-up (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Oppstartstilskudd 1Grant up to NOK 150,000 for external supplier costs.NOOpen / rollingRolling. Current case time is 3-4 weeks.RollingOfficial page, Oppstartstilskudd 1 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Région Île-de-France Innov'upGrant up to €500,000, possibly with Prêt à l'Innovation R&D or avance récupérable up to €3m. Rate 25–70% by size/type. Regional RDI, not living stipend.FROpen / rollingOpen rolling (fil de l'eau). Apply before project start on mesdemarches.iledefrance.fr.RollingOfficial page, Région Île-de-France Innov'up (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Region Västerbotten MikrostödGrant 50% of approved investment from SEK 20,000; max SEK 30,000.SEOpen / rollingOpen / rolling via e-service. Apply before investment starts.RollingOfficial page, Region Västerbotten Mikrostöd (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Sachsen-Anhalt ego.-START€2,000/mo, max 18 months.DEOpen / rollingRichtlinie through 31 Dec 2027. ST.RollingOfficial page, Sachsen-Anhalt ego.-START (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Seed grants for companies (Fræ / Þróunarfræ)Grant up to ISK 2m; no matching funds.ISOpen / rollingAlways open. Awards are announced at least twice a year.RollingOfficial page, Seed grants for companies (Fræ / Þróunarfræ) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) SEPE Capitalización del paroPago único / cuota of remaining contributory unemployment benefit for self-employment. Not an open monthly stipend for all founders.ESOpen / rollingOpen rolling for eligible recipients of contributory desempleo.RollingOfficial page, SEPE Capitalización del paro (Opens the program's site in a new tab) SFG Start!Klar (Steiermark)Grant up to 25% of eligible costs (20% base + 5% regional bonus outside Graz); max eligible €150,000 → max grant €37,500. Investments + coaching.ATOpen / rollingOpen / rolling; apply before project start.RollingOfficial page, SFG Start!Klar (Steiermark) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Solothurn NRP Umsetzungsprogramm 2024–2027À-fonds-perdu up to 66% of project costs (34% own funds). Period pool CHF 4 million for 2024–2027. Not monthly living / salary stipend.CHOpen (rolling)Open for new projects since 1 Apr 2024. Submit NRP Projektskizze to Standortförderung Kanton Solothurn. Multi-org / überbetrieblich projects in Solothurn perimeter.RollingOfficial page, Solothurn NRP Umsetzungsprogramm 2024–2027 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Support for science-intensive startupsGrant up to €150,000 at 80%.LVOpen / rollingOpen while funding remains; support actions through 30 Apr 2027.RollingOfficial page, Support for science-intensive startups (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Ticino L-rilocc incentivi attività indipendentiContribution subsidy: 100% of obligatory AVS/AI/IPG social charges for max 24 months, plus year-1 consulting; optional 20% loss-risk guarantee. Not a salary living stipend.CHOpen / rollingOpen rolling. Apply within 30 days of starting independent activity via Fondounimpresa.RollingOfficial page, Ticino L-rilocc incentivi attività indipendenti (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Venture Kick (CH)Private pre-seed gateway into InnoBooster. Stage amounts: see the official FAQ.CHOpen / rollingRolling via venturekick.ch. Swiss academic affiliation.RollingOfficial page, Venture Kick (CH) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) VLAIO Innovatieve starterssteun (Flanders)Grant €50,000 plus VLAIO guidance. Company under 2 years in Flanders.BEOpen / rollingContinuous submission. Pitch days 5, 6, 8 Oct; 9, 10, 12 Nov; 7, 8, 10 Dec 2026.RollingOfficial page, VLAIO Innovatieve starterssteun (Flanders) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Young Innovative Enterprise aidNon-dilutive matching grant up to €1,000,000 after a private capital raise.LUOpen / rollingRolling after Luxinnovation innovation certificate. Apply before project spend starts.RollingOfficial page, Young Innovative Enterprise aid (Opens the program's site in a new tab)
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Bayern Start?Zuschuss!50% / max €36k. Tech + Digitalisierung. Bayern.DEUpcoming23. Wettbewerb: apps 25 Nov 2026 12:00 to 10 Jan 2027 12:00.Closes 10 Jan 2027Official page, Bayern Start?Zuschuss! (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Berliner Startup Stipendium @ HTW Berlin Batch 2€2,500/mo. Berlin.DEUpcomingApps 23 Nov 2026 to 10 Jan 2027. Start 1 Mar 2027.Closes 10 Jan 2027Official page, Berliner Startup Stipendium @ HTW Berlin Batch 2 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Fondation Dr René Liechti Coup de Pouce (CH)Up to CHF 50k annual bursary. Early entreprise path (for-profit yes).CHUpcomingNext Phase 1 preselect before 30 Jun 2027. IT/service/media projects excluded.Official page, Fondation Dr René Liechti Coup de Pouce (CH) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Hessen Ideen Stipendium€2,500/mo full-time or €1,000/mo part-time, max 6 months (€6k–€15k/person). Distinct from push!.DEUpcomingNext Bewerbungsfrist 10 Mar 2027 for Förderlaufzeit 1 Jul–31 Dec 2027. Vorgründung; Hessen HEI.Next cut-off 10 Mar 2027Official page, Hessen Ideen Stipendium (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Novo Nordisk Fonden Pioneer Innovator GrantUp to DKK 1.2m / ~1 year. Pre-company only (cannot pay a GmbH). Health / Sustainability.DKFINOSEUpcomingNext call January 2027. 2026 closed 15 Sep 2026. Nordic research institutions only.Official page, Novo Nordisk Fonden Pioneer Innovator Grant (Opens the program's site in a new tab) PARP FEPW Platformy startowe IIb (planned nabór)Follow-on business-development grant after IIa. Intensity max 85%. Nabór pool 10,000,000 PLN. Per-project max TBD until this nabór's PARP regulamin/ogłoszenie (prior IIa was up to PLN 600,000). Not monthly living. IIa alumni only.PLOpens 6 Oct 2026Planned applications 6 Oct 2026 - 10 Dec 2026 via PARP LSI (ministry listing 25 Sep 2026). Eastern Poland macroregion. Requires completed FEPW Platformy IIa.Opens 6 OctOfficial page, PARP FEPW Platformy startowe IIb (planned nabór) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Saarland Starter Stipendium€1,500 per founder/mo, max 2 founders → up to €3,000/mo / 12 months (max €36k).DEUpcomingQ4 2026 planned. Exact Stichtag not announced yet.Official page, Saarland Starter Stipendium (Opens the program's site in a new tab) UZH Entrepreneur Fellowships (CH)CHF 100k / 12 months or CHF 150k / 18 months (Bio & MedTech). Funded by Werner Siemens / Eggenberger / Ernst Göhner Stiftungen.CHUpcomingNext call opens February; deadline 15 Apr 2027 (23:59 CET). UZH research base.Closes 15 Apr 2027Official page, UZH Entrepreneur Fellowships (CH) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Vinnova Innovative Startups 2026 (SE)Grant up to SEK 500,000.SEOpens soonOpens 12 Oct 2026. Apps to 12 Jan 2027, 14:00. Swedish AB.Closes 12 Jan 2027Official page, Vinnova Innovative Startups 2026 (SE) (Opens the program's site in a new tab)
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ACCIÓ Startup Capital (Catalonia)Non-repayable grant max €99,000 + €1,000 mentor training at 75% intensity.ESClosedCalls closed. Watch ACCIÓ convocatòries for next Startup Capital.Official page, ACCIÓ Startup Capital (Catalonia) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) AI NATION GRANTLiving-style founder scholarships: €2,500/mo full-time or €1,200/mo part-time per founder; up to 3 funded founders for 6 months (up to €45,000/team) + €150/mo child supplement. Equity-free.DEClosedApplications 13 Jul-9 Aug 2026 closed. Next Grant applications expected Q1 2027; exact dates TBD.Official page, AI NATION GRANT (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Andalucía fomento autónomo Línea 1 Cuota ceroSubsidy of Social Security reduced cuota / bonificación for completed continuous months. Absolute € = sum of eligible cuotas, set per application. Not a monthly living stipend.ESClosedConvocatoria 2024-2026 closed 30 Sep 2026 (presentation 2 Jan 2024 to 30 Sep 2026). No next convocatoria published. Watch Junta de Andalucía.Official page, Andalucía fomento autónomo Línea 1 Cuota cero (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Andalucía fomento autónomo Línea 2 Inicio de actividadLump €3,800–€5,500 (age / gender / municipality bands; ceiling €5,500). Not monthly living. Tied to state cuota reducida path + Andalucía seat.ESClosedConvocatoria 2025-2026 closed 30 Sep 2026 (presentation 12 Aug 2025 to 30 Sep 2026, extended). No next convocatoria published. Watch Junta de Andalucía.Official page, Andalucía fomento autónomo Línea 2 Inicio de actividad (Opens the program's site in a new tab) aws First IncubatorNon-repayable grant + coaching: project costs up to €55,000; grant max 90% / €49,000 (gender bonus up to 100% / €55,000). Duration 1-2 years.ATClosedCall #2 closed 23 Jun 2026 12:00. Watch next Call on aws First Incubator page.Official page, aws First Incubator (Opens the program's site in a new tab) BioInnovation Institute Venture LabFounder-friendly convertible loan DKK 4,200,000 plus support grant up to DKK 420,000 and lab subsidy up to DKK 240,000 (program fee DKK 500,000). Danish CVR/HQ/leadership required.DKClosed2026 deadline closed 10 Sep 2026 14:00 CET. Program Mar 2027-Feb 2028. Watch next call on bii.dk.Official page, BioInnovation Institute Venture Lab (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Bremen Starthaus Coachingprogramm (Meilensteinförderung)Closest Bremen living-cost adjacent: project Lebenshilfe max €8,500 (milestone Zuschuss) + coaching. Not a monthly Gründungsstipendium.DEClosedNext cohort Fristen not published. Prior Bewerbungsfrist ended 31 Aug 2026.Official page, Bremen Starthaus Coachingprogramm (Meilensteinförderung) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Business Finland Deep Tech Accelerator (DTA)Three €400,000 phases (phases 1–2 grant; phase 3 loan). BF covers 75% of approved costs.FIClosed2026 call closed 16 Aug 2026 23:59. Watch upcoming calls on the DTA page.Official page, Business Finland Deep Tech Accelerator (DTA) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Business Incubation AidGrant support up to €20,000 at 70%, plus services and mentoring.LVClosedFall intake closed 24 Sep 2026. Next intake is scheduled for spring.Official page, Business Incubation Aid (Opens the program's site in a new tab) BW Junge Innovatoren (MWK)Living via ½ Stelle TV-L E13 (max 12 mo) + Sachmittel up to €20k. Via BW Hochschule.DEClosed45. Tranche closed 5 May 2026. Next ~early 2027 (date TBD).Official page, BW Junge Innovatoren (MWK) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Canton Zug GSE/SEVO StandortentwicklungInnovation track: 25% of qualifying R&D personnel costs + 35% infrastructure surcharge. Sustainability: CHF 30/t CO₂e (≥50k t). Not a living stipend.CHClosed2026 window closed 31 May 2026. Next electronic forms from 1 Jan 2027 on zg.ch/gse.Official page, Canton Zug GSE/SEVO Standortentwicklung (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Concours d'innovation i-LabNon-repayable subvention up to €600,000 for R&D programme (eligible spend max €1m). Public deeptech creation grant, not monthly living stipend.FRClosed28e édition closed 3 Feb 2026 12:00 Paris. Next edition TBD on Bpifrance / MESR.Official page, Concours d'innovation i-Lab (Opens the program's site in a new tab) CzechInvest Technology IncubationSupport up to CZK 5m PLUS when open.CZClosed7th and final call closed 14 Jan 2026. No further Technology Incubation call announced.Official page, CzechInvest Technology Incubation (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Denmark Innofounder (Innovationsfonden)DKK 27,500/month x 12 living stipend + up to DKK 100,000 development grant once (when a call is open).DKClosedAutumn 2026 e-grant 28 Jul – 25 Aug 2026 12:00 closed. Awards through ~mid-Jan 2027. Next watch: spring 2027 guidelines / e-grant.Official page, Denmark Innofounder (Innovationsfonden) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Dirbtinio intelekto sprendimų vystymas (Mid-West Lithuania)Grant MVP €20,000–€78,000 or market-ready €40,000–€138,000; up to 80% intensity.LTClosedClosed 18 Feb 2026 17:00. Watch next call.Official page, Dirbtinio intelekto sprendimų vystymas (Mid-West Lithuania) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Energimyndigheten Konceptutveckling av innovationer med affärsfokusGrant up to SEK 500,000 at up to 100%; no co-financing required. Energy-relevant TRL 2–4.SEClosedSpring 2026 closed 2 Jun 2026. Next window planned ~October 2026 (dates preliminary).Official page, Energimyndigheten Konceptutveckling av innovationer med affärsfokus (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Energimyndigheten Verifiering av innovationer med kundGrant up to SEK 3,000,000. Company covers ≥55% of eligible cost. Energy-relevant TRL 4–7.SEClosedSpring 2026 closed 2 Jun 2026. Next window planned ~October 2026.Official page, Energimyndigheten Verifiering av innovationer med kund (Opens the program's site in a new tab) ETH Pioneer Fellowship (ETH Zurich Foundation)Deep-Tech CHF 120k/12 mo or CHF 180k/18 mo Life Sciences; Global Development CHF 150k/18 mo. Pre-incorporation ETH only.CHClosed2026 deadline ended 1 Sep 2026, 17:00 Swiss. Watch next on ETH Entrepreneurship page.Official page, ETH Pioneer Fellowship (ETH Zurich Foundation) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Extremadura Programa I establecimiento autónomosLump €6,000–€9,000 (+ municipality / relevo increments; SEXPE band to €14,000). Unemployed path. Not monthly living. Maintain RETA alta 24 months.ESClosedConvocatoria 2025–2026 vigencia ~5 Aug 2025 – ~5 Jun 2026 ended. Watch SEXPE for next convocatoria.Official page, Extremadura Programa I establecimiento autónomos (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Extremadura Programa IV ocupados → autónomosFlat lump €6,000 for employed (Régimen General) starting as autónomo in Extremadura. Not monthly living. Not unemployment capitalisation.ESClosedSame 2025–2026 convocatoria as Programa I; vigencia ended ~5 Jun 2026. Watch SEXPE for next call.Official page, Extremadura Programa IV ocupados → autónomos (Opens the program's site in a new tab) FFG Spin-off FellowshipNon-repayable grant €100,000-€500,000 at 100% intensity for 12-18 months (Fellow personnel + development). Host HEI/research org applies.ATClosed4th deadline closed 21 Jan 2026; programme window shown to 31 Mar 2026. Watch FFG for next Ausschreibung.Official page, FFG Spin-off Fellowship (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Finansinės paskatos startuoliams (AI / blockchain / RPA, capital region)Grant €40,000–€100,000 at 90% intensity. Capital-region ICT startups/spin-offs ≥2 years with ≥€20k FY sales.LTClosedClosed 31 Jul 2026 15:45. Watch next call on esinvesticijos.lt.Official page, Finansinės paskatos startuoliams (AI / blockchain / RPA, capital region) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Fit 4 StartEquity-free grant up to €150,000 plus 6 months coaching when open.LUClosedCall #17 closed 10 Jul 2026. Next call dates not yet published.Official page, Fit 4 Start (Opens the program's site in a new tab) FITEC Start from Knowledge (Aviso FITEC-2026-01)Non-repayable fixed incentive €30,000 per project, paid 100% advance.PTClosedAviso FITEC-2026-01 closed 30 Sep 2026 (window 3 Jun to 30 Sep 2026). No next Aviso published. Watch ANI / Startup Portugal.Official page, FITEC Start from Knowledge (Aviso FITEC-2026-01) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) France 2030 Première UsineMixed subventions + avances récupérables 50/50. Eligible spend must exceed €5,000,000. Late industrial; no absolute aid ceiling stated.FRClosedProgramme window to 6 Apr 2027. 2026 relèves 7 Apr and 8 Sep passed. Watch next relève on Bpifrance.Official page, France 2030 Première Usine (Opens the program's site in a new tab) French Tech Tremplin (Incubation)Grant up to €15,000 plus 12-month incubation with partner incubator. Under-represented founders. Not general-population living stipend.FRClosedEdition 5 laureates published. Next founder submission window not published. Watch Mission French Tech / Capitals.Official page, French Tech Tremplin (Incubation) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Galicia TR341D promoción empleo autónomoLínea 1 lump €2,000–€7,000 (unemployed start as autónomo; priority / 15% increments). Línea 2 cuota €960 / €1,920 agricultural. Not monthly living.ESClosedConvocatoria 2026 closed 30 Sep 2026 20:00 (sede: plazo CERRADO). Watch sede.xunta.gal for 2027 convocatoria.Official page, Galicia TR341D promoción empleo autónomo (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Galicia TR341Q bono autónomo (consolidación)Investment cost grant: 60% of eligible spend, max €7,000. For consolidated autónomos / societies with >42 months continuous activity (2024 net return <€50,000; turnover ≥€12,000). Not early living for new founders. Not monthly living.ESClosedConvocatoria 2026 closed 30 Sep 2026 20:00 (sede: plazo CERRADO). Watch sede.xunta.gal (TR341Q) for 2027 convocatoria.Official page, Galicia TR341Q bono autónomo (consolidación) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Galicia TR353D bono remuda (relevo)Business succession / takeover subsidy: rural 75% / general 70% of transfer price (ex-IVA), with listed profile increments; max €30,000 per relevo (€10,000 if activity licence only). Transmitter aid €6,000 rural / €3,000 general. Not greenfield startup cash. Not monthly living.ESClosedConvocatoria 2026 closed 30 Sep 2026 20:00 (sede: prazo PECHADO). Watch sede.xunta.gal (TR353D) for 2027 convocatoria.Official page, Galicia TR353D bono remuda (relevo) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Galicia TR790A bono nueva oportunidadSingle lump €7,500 (+€500 if woman) for second-chance autónomo restart. Not monthly living.ESClosedConvocatoria 2026 closed 30 Sep 2026 20:00 (sede: prazo PECHADO). Watch sede.xunta.gal (TR790A) for 2027 convocatoria.Official page, Galicia TR790A bono nueva oportunidad (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Grand Est Start-UpVolet 1: bourse up to €30,000. Volet 2 first-development aid suspended. Lump / R&D aid, not monthly living.FRClosedVolet 2 suspended 22 May 2026. Volet 1 Bourse €30,000 still described; whether Volet 1 accepts applications is not stated.Official page, Grand Est Start-Up (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Green'er Innovation Fund (Fondation Roi Baudouin)2026 silo call €75,000-€125,000; ongoing Green'er financing €50,000-€250,000 by TRL (grant/hybrid/convertible/equity). Circular rubber/tire focus.BEClosed2026 silo-tire call closed 7 Sep 2026; results late Oct/early Nov. Ongoing financing via rolling intake on greener.fund; watch next thematic call.Official page, Green'er Innovation Fund (Fondation Roi Baudouin) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Hessen push! Start-up-StipendiumMax €40k / 12 mo project Zuschuss (not pure living flat rate). Hessen.DEClosed2026 round not open for new Bewerbungen. Watch next window.Official page, Hessen push! Start-up-Stipendium (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Innosuisse Scale-up CoachingCoaching voucher (not living stipend): up to CHF 75,000 for accredited coaches over up to 24 months.CHClosedCall-based. Last published window ended 30 Apr 2026. Watch next call on Innosuisse.Official page, Innosuisse Scale-up Coaching (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Innovationsfonden InnoexplorerGrant DKK 500,000–1,500,000 (incl. overhead) paid to the public research institution. Pre-company maturation, not founder personal living stipend.DKClosedRunde 3 2026 deadline 23 Sep 2026 closed. Decision target ~4 Dec 2026. Watch next runde.Official page, Innovationsfonden Innoexplorer (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Innoviris funding programmes (Brussels)Not awarding new 2026 projects. Prior R&I / Proof of Business lines on watch only.BEClosedSuspended for new 2026 awards. Watch 2027 reopen.Official page, Innoviris funding programmes (Brussels) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) IVACE INNOVA-CV 2026Grant up to 45% (small) / 35% (medium) of eligible costs. Min subsidizable budget €30,000. No absolute € maximum stated. Valencian SMEs.ESClosedApplications 28 Mar – 5 May 2026 closed. Watch 2027 convocatoria.Official page, IVACE INNOVA-CV 2026 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Klaus Tschira Boost Fund (cohort 8)Up to €115k / 24 mo postdoc research independence. Academic via host. Not a GmbH stipend.DEClosedCohort 8 applications ended 1 Oct 2026, 23:59 CEST (the page still shows the call text). Next cohort TBD.Official page, Klaus Tschira Boost Fund (cohort 8) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) MIT R&D-SamenwerkingsprojectenGrant at 35% of eligible costs: small subsidy €50,000–€200,000; large €200,000–€350,000. Collaboration R&D, not living stipend.NLClosed9 Jun 2026 09:00 – 15 Sep 2026 17:00 closed. Watch 2027 Staatscourant / RVO reopen.Official page, MIT R&D-Samenwerkingsprojecten (Opens the program's site in a new tab) NEOTEC Programme 2026Grant up to €250,000, or €325,000 with a hired PhD.ESClosedClosed 14 May 2026. Watch the next call.Official page, NEOTEC Programme 2026 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) netidee (Internet Stiftung Österreich)Up to €60k per project. Open Source / CC results required. Startups/GmbHs eligible.ATClosedCall 21 closed 7 Jul 2026. Watch Call 22/2027 on netidee.at.Official page, netidee (Internet Stiftung Österreich) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Novo Nordisk Fonden Distinguished Innovator GrantUp to DKK 7.6m / 3 years. Senior faculty Nordic institutions. Pre-company only.DKFINOSEClosed2026 closed 15 Sep 2026. From 2027: once per year in Autumn. Next Autumn 2027.Official page, Novo Nordisk Fonden Distinguished Innovator Grant (Opens the program's site in a new tab) P2 2026 - Incentives for the Establishment of Innovative Companies€72,000 grant subsidy paid in three tranches.SIClosedClosed 12 Mar 2026. Watch the next annual P2 call.Official page, P2 2026 - Incentives for the Establishment of Innovative Companies (Opens the program's site in a new tab) PARP FEPW Platformy startowe IIaGrant up to PLN 600,000 for startup development after platform stage.PLClosedClosed 17 Sep 2026. Watch the next nabór.Official page, PARP FEPW Platformy startowe IIa (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Peter Bopp Stiftung Implementation Grants (CH)CHF 100k–300k over 1–2 years to Swiss university projects (TRL 4–6). Not a direct GmbH prize.CHClosed2026 call closed 15 Feb 2026. Next call expected announced by end of 2026.Official page, Peter Bopp Stiftung Implementation Grants (CH) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Proof of Innovative Concept (PK.1.1.17)Non-repayable grant €26,500-€70,000 per project.HRClosedClosed 15 Sep 2026. Watch the next PoC call.Official page, Proof of Innovative Concept (PK.1.1.17) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) SFG Start!Klar plus (Steiermark)Grant 80% of eligible costs; max eligible €125,000 → max grant €100,000. Pre-investment prep for Styria small innovative ≤5 years.ATClosed2026 cut-offs 31 Mar and 30 Sep both passed. Programme runs several cut-offs per year; next cut-off not yet published. Watch SFG.Official page, SFG Start!Klar plus (Steiermark) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) SPRI Hazten+ 2026 (Basque Country)Non-repayable grant up to 70% of eligible costs, max €100,000.ESClosedClosed 14 May 2026 23:59. Watch next annual call on SPRI.Official page, SPRI Hazten+ 2026 (Basque Country) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Sprout grant for companies (Sproti)Grant up to ISK 24m over 2 years.ISClosedClosed 15 Sep 2026. Typically twice-yearly calls.Official page, Sprout grant for companies (Sproti) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Stadt Zürich KlimUp (Start-ups)Non-repayable Innovationsbeitrag CHF 35,000–250,000 (one-time/staged). Climate/circular project cash, not a living stipend.CHClosed2026 round closed. Next round 2027; exact dates TBD on city page.Official page, Stadt Zürich KlimUp (Start-ups) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Start a Business (Ξεκινώ Επιχειρηματικά)100% grant of €13,000 or €21,000, plus €15,000 per new job.GRClosedClosed 30 Jun 2026. Watch the next cycle.Official page, Start a Business (Ξεκινώ Επιχειρηματικά) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) START in RLP (Gründungsstipendium)€1,000 brutto/mo max 12 months + coaching. RLP.DEClosed2026 closed. 2027 info from early Dec 2026.Official page, START in RLP (Gründungsstipendium) (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Start-up GrantGrant €20,000 (80% support; €25,000 unit cost).EEClosedClosed 14 Aug 2026. Reopens when budget is available.Official page, Start-up Grant (Opens the program's site in a new tab) StartUP Voucher Innovate 2025-2026When open: bolsa €900/month up to 9 months (max 2 bolsas/project); interim prizes €1,500 at start of phases 2 and 3; completion prize €2,000/beneficiary after job creation within 6 months of phase 3. True PT monthly living when a call is open.PTClosedAviso 2026-01 candidaturas 9 Jun–25 Aug 2026 18:00 PT continental; page banner CANDIDATURAS ENCERRADAS (closed 25 Aug 2026). Watch next aviso.Official page, StartUP Voucher Innovate 2025-2026 (Opens the program's site in a new tab) Wirtschaftsagentur Wien GründungsstipendiumLiving stipend: €8,000 per person over 6 months (up to 3 persons / €24,000 per idea). Tranches tied to Founders Lab + coaching milestones.ATClosedProgramme valid to 31 Dec 2026. Einreichfrist 15 Jul–15 Sep 2026 closed. Watch next window on Fördercockpit.Official page, Wirtschaftsagentur Wien Gründungsstipendium (Opens the program's site in a new tab)
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