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EU-funded projects supporting the development, scale-up and uptake of advanced materials across Europe

As the European Commission prepares for the adoption of the Advanced Materials Act later this year, the Scientific Advice Mechanism has delivered its advice to the Commission. The overarching recommendation was to “ensure that policies for advanced...

Commission publishes update of ERA Living Guidelines on responsible use of Generative AI in research

On 8 May, the European Commission has published an update of the ERA Living Guidelines on the responsible use of Generative AI in research. The updated Living Guidelines have been refined to address the rapid advancements in generative AI, ensuring that they reflect...

Targeted consultation on EU4Health Work Programme 2027

he European Commission is inviting interested stakeholders to share their views on EU health priorities and strategic orientations, to feed into the preparation of the 2027 EU4Health work programme.  The Commission has identified five broad strands for...

Chips tracker to map industry and EU initiatives

The EU-funded Chips Diplomacy Support Initiative (CHIPDIPLO) has launched an EU Chips Ecosystem Tracker, mapping industry actors across the semiconductor value chain and key European initiatives to support the sector.  https://chipdiplo.ceias.eu/industry-ecosystem

European stakeholders discuss European strategy on research and technology infrastructures

On 5 May 2026, policymakers, regional leaders, and research and innovation experts convened in Brussels for a high-level seminar organised in collaboration with the European Committee of the Regions (CoR). The event focused on the new European Strategy for...

2027 European Capital of Innovation Awards

On 5 May 2026, the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), in partnership with the European Commission, launched the 12th edition of the European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital) in Aalborg, the 2026 European Rising...

Green Deal Projects Support Office final event: highlighting concrete pathways to accelerate Europe’s green transition

The Horizon 2020 Green Deal Projects Support Office (GD‑SO) successfully concluded its flagship final event on 28 April 2026 in Brussels and online, bringing together policymakers, researchers, industry, local authorities and civil society. The event was a great...

ATHENA FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES CALENDAR

Erasmus +

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Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges in Neighbourhood East

ERASMUS-EDU-2026-VIRT-EXCH-NE

04 Dec 202526 Nov 2026
Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges in Western Balkans

ERASMUS-EDU-2026-VIRT-EXCH-WB

04 Dec 202526 Nov 2026

Horizon Europe 2021-2027

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EIC STEP Scale Up

HORIZON-EIC-2026-STEP

06 Nov 202525 Nov 2026

Open for SMEs-Innovators-Students

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EIC Accelerator 2026 – Short proposal

HORIZON-EIC-2026-ACCELERATOR-01

06 Nov 202517 Dec 2026

EVENTS

Info session: Accelerating Best Use of Technologies – Materials available

In the context of the Digital Europe Programme call "Accelerating Best Use of Technologies" (DIGITAL-2026-BESTUSE-10), HaDEA organised an Info Session on 29 April 2026. Participants had the opportunity to learn more about the calls, how to prepare and submit a...

European AI Innovation Month

The European AI Innovation Month brings together policymakers, industry, public sector, and research together to discuss and showcase how AI is being developed and applied across EU industry sectors. From 14 October to 17 November 2026, this...

Horizon Europe – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks 2026 – Call info day

This is an information event for the MSCA DN 2026 and RAISE DN 2026 calls for proposals. The main objectives are to: inform all potential applicants and stakeholders about the key aspects of the MSCA-DN-2026 and RAISE DN 2026 call for proposals promote the Industrial...

EIT EdTech Conference Open Call

EIT Urban Mobility launches this Open Call to select one organisation or consortium to design, plan and deliver the EIT EdTech Conference in 2027 and 2028. The EIT EdTech Conference is a flagship ecosystem-building initiative that brings together the European EdTech...

Info session – Centres of Vocational Excellence 2026: Presentation and recording are now available

On 19 March 2026, the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) organised an online Info Session to present the Centres of Vocational Excellence 2026 call for proposals.  The presentations and recording of the info session are now...

Horizon Europe info days – Cluster 2 Culture, creativity and inclusive society

https://research-innovation-community.ec.europa.eu/events/sAkccFozu9ewhdngHMM5P/live-sessions

OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026 Conference

After the launch of the OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026: Exploring Effective Uses of Generative AI in Education, the OECD “Smart Data and Digital Technology in Education” project team organises a two-day international conference that will bring together leading...