EU Grants for Biotechnology

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

Showing 30 of 95 grant calls

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Extending The Rail Network Of PHDS

HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€33 100 000
Deadline:February 11, 2026
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Video games and immersive content development

CREA Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€10 000 000
Deadline:February 11, 2026
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Digital & Automatic Up To Automated Train Operations

HORIZON JU Innovation Actions

Budget:€33 100 000
Deadline:February 11, 2026
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Extending the lifetime of crystalline silicon PV modules (EUPI-PV Partnership)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€15 000 000
Deadline:February 17, 2026
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Towards commercialisation of Perovskite PV and development of dedicated manufacturing equipment (EUPI-PV Partnership)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€15 000 000
Deadline:February 17, 2026
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Understand and minimise the environmental impacts of offshore wind energy

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€15 000 000
Deadline:February 17, 2026
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New CO2 capture technologies

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€15 000 000
Deadline:February 17, 2026
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Large-scale production of liquid advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€15 000 000
Deadline:February 17, 2026
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Innovative solutions for a generative AI-powered digital spine of the EU energy system

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€15 000 000
Deadline:February 17, 2026
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Competitiveness, energy security and integration aspects of advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin value chains

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€15 000 000
Deadline:February 17, 2026
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De-risking wave energy technology development through transnational pre-commercial procurement of wave energy research and development

HORIZON Pre-commercial Procurement

Budget:€15 000 000
Deadline:February 17, 2026
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Innovative space-based applications enhancing capabilities for a resilient Europe

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:February 24, 2026
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Space Data Economy

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:February 24, 2026
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European co-development

CREA Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€9 000 000
Deadline:February 25, 2026
Forthcoming

Consolidation of the Network of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs with reinforced AI focus)

DIGITAL Simple Grants

Budget:€79 200 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
Forthcoming

Data Space for Manufacturing

Digital SME Support Actions

Budget:€9 000 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
Forthcoming

Supporting the Network of National Contact Points (NCPs) of the Digital Europe Programme

DIGITAL Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€1 800 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
Forthcoming

Deployment of cutting-edge multi-modal AI-based solutions in medical imaging

Digital SME Support Actions

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
Forthcoming

European Advanced Digital Skills Competitions

DIGITAL Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€7 200 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
Forthcoming

ELEVATE: European League of Advanced Digital Skills Academies

DIGITAL Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€7 200 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
Forthcoming

Collaboration platform for the European connected and autonomous vehicle of the future

DIGITAL Simple Grants

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
Forthcoming

Completion of the initial Network of European Digital Innovation Hubs

DIGITAL Simple Grants

Budget:€8 000 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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SOFT Innovation Prize 2026

EURATOM Prizes

Budget:€100 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
Forthcoming

Health: Data ingestion capacities and data services for the European Genomic Data Infrastructure in the European Health Data Space: data storage and processing capacity

DIGITAL Grants for Procurement

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
Forthcoming

Health: Data ingestion capacities and data services for the European Genomic Data Infrastructure in the European Health Data Space: data tools

DIGITAL Simple Grants

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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NEWS - Media Literacy

CREA Project Grants

Budget:€3 000 000
Deadline:March 11, 2026
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Capacity Building Cap2b

I3 Project Grants

Budget:€9 800 000
Deadline:March 19, 2026
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Coordinated preparedness testing and other preparedness actions

DIGITAL JU Simple Grants

Budget:€15 000 000
Deadline:March 31, 2026
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Regional Cable Hubs

DIGITAL JU Simple Grants

Budget:€15 000 000
Deadline:March 31, 2026
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European VOD networks and operators

CREA Project Grants

Budget:€8 000 000
Deadline:April 8, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions About Biotechnology EU Grants

The European Commission offers a wide range of funding opportunities specifically designed for the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology 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.