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
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
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
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 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
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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