EU Grants for Aerospace

Discover EU funding opportunities and grant programmes for the aerospace sector. Browse open and forthcoming calls from Horizon Europe and other European Commission initiatives.

Showing 20 of 50 grant calls

Open

Creative Innovation Lab

CREA Project Grants

Budget:€7 021 561
Deadline:April 23, 2026
Closed

Generative AI for Cybersecurity applications

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€40 000 000
Deadline:November 12, 2025
Closed

Beautiful, sustainable and inclusive street furniture for the transformation of neighbourhoods

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:November 12, 2025
Closed

Sufficiency measures in the built environment

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:November 12, 2025
Closed

Renovating the built environment through design for adaptability and disassembly.

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:November 12, 2025
Closed

Data repository for security research and innovation

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€6 000 000
Deadline:November 12, 2025
Closed

Open grounds for pre-commercial procurement of innovative security technologies

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€6 000 000
Deadline:November 12, 2025
Closed

New advanced tools and processes for Operational Cybersecurity

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€40 000 000
Deadline:November 12, 2025
Closed

Privacy Enhancing Technologies

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€40 000 000
Deadline:November 12, 2025
Closed

The impact of common space on neighbourhood communities

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:November 12, 2025
Closed

Fostering and maintaining the social fabric for the green transition in neighbourhoods

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:November 12, 2025
Closed

EIC pre-accelerator - Widening

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€20 000 000
Deadline:November 18, 2025
Closed

Building a trustworthy social media sphere: countering disinformation on social media for young Europeans

PPPA Project Grants

Budget:€5 985 000
Deadline:December 2, 2025
Closed

Call for proposals for health data for biotech innovation leveraging the European Health Data Space

EU4H Project Grants

Budget:€7 440 000
Deadline:January 6, 2026
Closed

Call for proposals to support the development of a medicine pricing, reimbursement and access tracker through the EURIPID database

EU4H Project Grants

Budget:€7 440 000
Deadline:January 6, 2026
Closed

Risk Assessment in Western Eu

EUBA Type of Action

Budget:€6 000 000
Deadline:January 15, 2026
Closed

Risk Assessments in Southern Eu

EUBA Type of Action

Budget:€6 000 000
Deadline:January 15, 2026
Closed

Risk Assessment in Eastern Eu

EUBA Type of Action

Budget:€6 000 000
Deadline:January 15, 2026
Closed

Risk Assessments in Northern Eu

EUBA Type of Action

Budget:€6 000 000
Deadline:January 15, 2026
Closed

Perform EU

CREA Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€2 000 000
Deadline:January 15, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions About Aerospace EU Grants

The European Commission offers a wide range of funding opportunities specifically designed for the Aerospace sector. These include grants through Horizon Europe (the EU's flagship research and innovation programme with a budget of €95.5 billion), the European Innovation Council (EIC) which provides funding for breakthrough innovations, and various sector-specific initiatives. Funding types range from Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) with 100% funding rates, to Innovation Actions (IA) with 70% funding for companies, and Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) for networking and coordination activities. Our database helps you find grants that match your organization's specific needs, project stage, and funding requirements.
Applying for EU grants in the Aerospace sector involves several key steps. First, use Grantalist to identify suitable open calls that match your project idea and organization type. Next, carefully review the call documentation, including eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and the work programme. Most EU grants require you to form a consortium with partners from at least 3 different EU member states or associated countries. Once ready, you'll submit your proposal through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, which includes a detailed description of your project, work packages, budget breakdown, and impact assessment. The evaluation process typically takes 3-5 months, after which successful applicants enter grant agreement preparation. We recommend starting your application at least 2-3 months before the deadline.
EU grants for the Aerospace sector offer diverse funding levels depending on the programme and action type. Small-scale grants through programmes like EIC Accelerator can start from €500,000 up to €2.5 million in grant funding, plus up to €15 million in equity investment. Collaborative research projects under Horizon Europe typically range from €3 million to €10 million for standard projects, while some large-scale flagship initiatives can exceed €20 million. SMEs and startups often benefit from higher funding rates (up to 70% for Innovation Actions compared to large companies) and access to specialized instruments. The exact amount depends on the specific call topic, project scope, consortium size, and type of activities proposed.
Eligibility for Aerospace EU grants extends to a wide range of organizations. Legal entities from EU member states and associated countries (including the UK for some programmes, Norway, Switzerland, and others) are typically eligible. This includes universities and research institutions, large enterprises and multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 250 employees, startups and scale-ups, public bodies and NGOs, and international organizations. Some calls specifically target certain organization types, such as SME-only calls or academic-focused research grants. Third-country participation is possible in many programmes, though often without EU funding.