EU Grants for Finance

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

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Reliable data and practices to measure and calculate transport emissions in multimodal transport chains

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€4 000 000
Deadline:January 20, 2026
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European network of national competence centers for innovation procurement

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:January 20, 2026
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Integrating inland waterway transport in smart shipping and multimodal logistics chains

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€4 000 000
Deadline:January 20, 2026
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Federated CCAM data exchange platform (CCAM Partnership)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€4 000 000
Deadline:January 20, 2026
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Next-generation environment perception for real world CCAM operations: Error-free and secure technologies to improve energy-efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and circularity (CCAM Partnership)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€4 000 000
Deadline:January 20, 2026
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Safety of Cyclists, Pedestrians and Users of Micromobility Devices

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€4 000 000
Deadline:January 20, 2026
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Approaches, verification and training for Edge-AI building blocks for CCAM Systems (CCAM Partnership)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€4 000 000
Deadline:January 20, 2026
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Expanding Investment Ecosystems

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:January 20, 2026
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Predicting and avoiding road crashes based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big data

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€4 000 000
Deadline:January 20, 2026
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Integrating advanced materials, cell design and manufacturing development for high-performance batteries aimed at mobility (Batt4EU Partnership)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€4 000 000
Deadline:January 20, 2026
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Monitoring and Evaluation of the Societal Readiness Pilot

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€4 000 000
Deadline:January 20, 2026
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Scaling up deep tech ecosystems

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:January 20, 2026
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Boosting the transformation towards climate-neutral cities, the net-zero economy and open strategic autonomy through Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP)

HORIZON Pre-commercial Procurement

Budget:€37 000 000
Deadline:January 20, 2026
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Accelerating freight transport and logistics digital innovation

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€4 000 000
Deadline:January 20, 2026
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Markets and Networking

CREA Project Grants

Budget:€16 500 000
Deadline:January 20, 2026
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Standalone projects

JTM Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€630 000 000
Deadline:January 27, 2026
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Framework Loans

JTM Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€630 000 000
Deadline:January 27, 2026
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Quantum Grand Challenge

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€4 000 000
Deadline:January 29, 2026
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Jean Monnet Actions in the field of Higher Education: Centers of Excellence

ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€15 663 570
Deadline:February 3, 2026
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Jean Monnet Actions in the field of Higher Education: Chairs

ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€15 663 570
Deadline:February 3, 2026
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Jean Monnet Actions in the field of Higher Education: Modules

ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€15 663 570
Deadline:February 3, 2026
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Jean Monnet Network on External Policy EU-INDIA

ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€1 200 000
Deadline:February 3, 2026
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Jean Monnet Network on Internal Policy: A resilient Single Market to boost EU competitiveness

ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€1 200 000
Deadline:February 3, 2026
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News - Journalism Partnerships - Pluralism

CREA Project Grants

Budget:€6 900 000
Deadline:February 4, 2026
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News - Journalism Partnerships - Collaborations

CREA Project Grants

Budget:€6 900 000
Deadline:February 4, 2026
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Capacity building in Higher Education: Latin America

ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€113 117 100
Deadline:February 10, 2026
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Capacity building in Higher Education: Central Asia

ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€113 117 100
Deadline:February 10, 2026
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Capacity building in Higher Education: Neighbourhood East

ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€113 117 100
Deadline:February 10, 2026
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Capacity building in Higher Education: Western Balkans

ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€113 117 100
Deadline:February 10, 2026
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Capacity building in Higher Education: Middle East

ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€113 117 100
Deadline:February 10, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions About Finance EU Grants

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