Question 1

What EU grants are available for the Finance sector?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How do I apply for Finance grants from the EU?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What is the typical funding amount for Finance EU grants?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Who is eligible for Finance EU grants?

Accepted Answer

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.

EU Grants for Finance

Living Labs for co-creating solutions to reduce eutrophication from agriculture

Deploying circular systemic solutions through living labs in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic)

Optimising the water-nutrient-energy nexus for sustainable and climate smart agriculture in Africa (FNSSA)

Living labs to enhance soil health in Continental, Black Sea, Pannonian and Steppic biogeographical regions

Open topic: Using the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative to strengthen urban manufacturing in support of the Clean Industrial Deal

Open topic: Innovative solutions for the European Water Resilience Strategy

Agroforestry for soil health at landscape level

Prevention and management of chronic non-communicable diseases in children and young people (GACD)

Innovative healthcare interventions for non-communicable diseases

Addressing disabilities through the life course to support independent living and inclusion

Tools and technologies to support health adaptation to climate change

European Partnership for Pandemic Preparedness (Phase 2)

Integrating climate-related exposures into the human exposome and characterising its changes in response to climate change

Data-driven circular economy for e-mobility ecosystem (2ZERO Partnership)

Autonomous vessels in short sea shipping and inland waterways

Prospective evaluation of nuclear power potential for shipping (ZEWT Partnership)

Enhanced electric operation and battery durability (ZEWT Partnership)

Onboard renewable energy solutions and energy saving measures to reduce the fuel consumption of ships by at least 55% (ZEWT Partnership)

Open topic on reinvigorating and shielding European democracy

Improving socio-economic outcomes for persons with dementia and informal caregivers

International dimension of the circular bio-based economy: seeking win-win opportunities

Increasing knowledge flows to practice within AKIS via EU thematic knowledge hubs

Fostering generational renewal in agriculture via EU advisory network

Strengthening strategic advice and synergies between EU and national Research and Innovation agendas and investments

Strengthening the resilience of European farmers through improved capacity in coping with risks and crises

Improving analytical capacity for sustainable competitiveness of the agricultural sector

Consolidation of the research infrastructure landscape – development of complementarities, synergies and/or integration between a set of pan-European research infrastructures

Connecting research infrastructures and a wider user community across the European Research Area through access to advanced research infrastructure services

Testing and optimising models of co-creation of advanced research infrastructure technologies

Expanding and deepening the EOSC Federation (EOSC Partnership)

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