Cascade Funding Opportunities – April 2026

Open Calls of the Month April


Discover 13 Cascade Funding Opportunities for your April 2026 success!

Get ready to supercharge your innovative ideas with Cascade Funding, the game-changing instrument of the European Commission! April 2026 is packed with 13 funding opportunities that are tailor-made for SMEs, startups, universities, researchers and local authorities.

Don’t miss out on this chance to take your ideas to the next level and make a lasting impact on the world of research and innovation.

CASCADE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES - APRIL 2026

NGI Zero Commons Fund

The open call supports the development of open and reusable internet commons, including free and open source software, hardware and standards

Max Funding: €150,000

Deadline: 01/04

Green Grid – PowerBoost

GreenGrid PowerBoost Open Call provides €2,000 lump-sum support to SMEs for conducting an innovation audit addressing energy-related challenges linked to grid flexibility, digitalisation, renewable integration, and sustainability

Max Funding: €2,000

Deadline: 03/04

FORWARDS Develop applications and AI utilizing the ForestWard Observatory

Grant call funding the development of applications and AI solutions that utilise and integrate with the ForestWard Observatory to support climate-smart forestry and forest restoration decision-making

Max Funding: €150,000

Deadline: 03/04

ROB4GREEN Open Call 1

This open call supports consortia to develop and demonstrate AI- and robotics-based external pilots that enhance circular Re-X processes such as dismantling, remanufacturing and recycling

Max Funding:€300,000

Deadline: 08/04

MANUFACTergy FACTORY CHECK-IN – Open Call

Supports manufacturing SMEs in the furniture and construction sectors to develop an energy-efficient DESIGN STUDY for the adoption of new processes and advanced technologies

Total Funding:€10,000

Deadline: 17/04

CR.EU.IN.HERITAGE: Cultural Heritage Innovation Grants Step 1 – Strand 1

The call funds SME projects for product and process innovation in the Cultural Heritage Value Chain to enhance strategic autonomy and sustainability

Max Funding:€120,000

Deadline: 20/04

CR.EU.IN.HERITAGE: Cultural Heritage Innovation Grants Step 1 – Strand 2

The call funds SME innovation projects in the Cultural Heritage Value Chain to enhance strategic autonomy and the green/digital transition

Max Funding:€77,000

Deadline: 20/04

StandICT.eu – Open Call 2

StandICT.eu 2029 Open Call 2 funds European standardisation experts to contribute to international ICT standardisation activities, strengthening Europe’s role in global standards development

Max Funding:€10,000

Deadline: 24/04

Excel4Pro Open Call

This Open Call supports innovative plant-based protein and sustainable processing projects with funding of up to €40 000 for startups and SMEs

Max Funding:€40,000

Deadline: 27/04

RENEW-BOOSTER Open Call 1 Strand A (Challenge-driven projects)

The RENEW-BOOSTER open call funds SME projects enhancing renewable energy supply chain resilience and diversification in the EU

Max Funding:€50.000

Deadline: 28/04

RENEW-BOOSTER Open Call 1 Strand B (Open Call)

The RENEW-BOOSTER open call funds SME projects for innovation in renewable energy supply chains, focusing on product innovation and supply chain diversification

Max Funding:€60,000

Deadline: 28/04

CYSSDE Open Call 3: Penetration testing and vulnerability assessment

Funding for cybersecurity organisations to conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for NIS2-relevant entities, strengthening Europe’s cyber-resilience and security testing capabilities

Max Funding:€200,000

Deadline: 28/04

GATE 5.0 Open Call for Agrifood and Technology SMEs

SMEs are invited to develop and validate Agriculture 5.0 solutions that address key agrifood sector challenges through collaboration between agrifood and digital technology companies

Max Funding:€118,500

Deadline: 30/04

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