Discover 10 Cascade Funding Opportunities for your September 2026 success!
Get ready to supercharge your innovative ideas with Cascade Funding, the game-changing instrument of the European Commission! October 2026 is packed with 10 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.
EIT Culture & Creativity – Financial Support to Startups and Scaleups (Shape Acceleration)
Shape Acceleration supports early-stage cultural and creative ventures with up to €100,000, plus potential follow-on funding, to strengthen product-market fit, commercial growth and investment readiness.
Max Funding: €200,000
Deadline: 12/10
EIT Culture & Creativity – Financial Support to Startups and Scaleups (Scale Post Acceleration)
Scale Post-Acceleration supports mature cultural and creative startups and scale-ups with up to €200,000, or €500,000 for eligible RIS ventures, to accelerate international expansion and fundraising.
Max Funding: €500,000
Deadline: 12/10
EIT Raw Materials – Call for KAVA 14 (Upscaling)
EIT RawMaterials funds consortia to validate and upscale mature raw-materials technologies from TRL 5 towards market entry and industrial-scale deployment.
Max Funding: €2,500,000
Deadline: 16/10
EIT Raw Materials – Call for KAVA 14 (RIS Innovation)
EIT RawMaterials funds RIS-focused consortia to validate and upscale TRL 5+ raw-materials innovations towards industrial deployment and market entry.
Max Funding:€1,000,000
Deadline: 16/10
GRAPPA Innovation Open Call – Cut-off 2
Funding for SMEs to develop and commercialise innovative upcycled products, processes and technologies enhancing agri-food biomass and side-stream valorisation.
Total Funding:€90,000
Deadline: 20/10
Funding for cross-border touring of existing performing arts works through international partnerships promoting inclusion, diversity and environmental sustainability across Creative Europe countries.
Max Funding:€60,000
Deadline: 22/10
Funding innovative XR technical solutions for cultural heritage that address specific challenges set by HERIFORGE hubs in Cyprus, Poland and Türkiye.
Max Funding:€50,000
Deadline: 27/10
TRUNSPORT Open Call 1 funds the testing and validation of cybersecurity solutions that strengthen the resilience of European transport systems.
Max Funding:€60,000
Deadline: 30/10
RIZA – Call for Proposals Cycle 2
Funding supports grassroots NGOs to implement projects promoting fundamental rights, equality, and democratic participation of migrant and refugee women across EU Member States.
Max Funding: €60,000
Deadline: 31/10
AENAON – OC#1 Cybersecurity Technology Enhancement for Offshore Wind Energy Operators
Funding for external organisations to integrate, test and validate cybersecurity technologies and preparedness capabilities for offshore wind operations in realistic environments.
Max Funding:€100,000
Deadline: 31/10
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