EU Grants for Green Technology

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

Showing 30 of 598 grant calls

Forthcoming

Research and Innovation Network for a Union of Equality

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:September 23, 2026
Open

Leveraging long-term field experiments and other datasets to develop AI-ready decision support systems for sustainable soil management

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€14 000 000
Deadline:September 23, 2026
Forthcoming

Safeguarding linguistic diversity in Europe

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:September 23, 2026
Forthcoming

Creative alliances: Fostering global partnerships in cultural policies and CCI innovation

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:September 23, 2026
Open

National Adaptation Hubs - Bringing together the national level with the engaged regional and local levels (multi-level governance)

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:September 23, 2026
Open

Facilitating implementation of actionable solutions for climate adaptation of regions and local authorities

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:September 23, 2026
Open

Demonstrating solutions to protect and preserve cultural heritage from the impacts of climate change

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:September 23, 2026
Forthcoming

Preventing and fighting illicit trafficking of cultural goods

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:September 23, 2026
Forthcoming

Open topic: Strengthen Europe's social model and sustainable competitiveness through productivity

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:September 23, 2026
Forthcoming

“Artistic intelligence” : harnessing the power of the arts to address complex challenges, enhance soft skills and boost innovation and competitiveness

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:September 23, 2026
Open

Standardising and supporting climate services for climate adaptation

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:September 23, 2026
Open

Monitoring soil health in practice: equipping stakeholders to sample, analyse, and interpret soil health indicators

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€14 000 000
Deadline:September 23, 2026
Open

Antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic biosynthesis in soils: developing key understanding and counteractive strategies using a One-Health approach

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€14 000 000
Deadline:September 23, 2026
Open

Joint demonstration of solutions to build soil resilience to extreme weather events and support food security

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€20 000 000
Deadline:September 23, 2026
Open

Enabling user-centred and open innovation initiatives to enhance soil health in Ukraine

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€14 000 000
Deadline:September 23, 2026
Forthcoming

Fostering cooperation and integration between SSH and STEM research and innovation in the EU

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:September 23, 2026
Forthcoming

Tackling gender-based violence against politically active women and LGBTIQ people

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:September 23, 2026
Forthcoming

Teaming Synergies

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€7 000 000
Deadline:September 24, 2026
Open

Future multirole light aircraft

EDF Research Actions

Budget:€110 000 000
Deadline:September 29, 2026
Open

Secure digital military mobility system

EDF Development Actions

Budget:€422 000 000
Deadline:September 29, 2026
Open

Integration of Galileo PRS receivers on weapon systems and NAVWAR operational centres in military C2

EDF Development Actions

Budget:€422 000 000
Deadline:September 29, 2026
Open

Smart and multifunctional textiles

EDF Development Actions

Budget:€422 000 000
Deadline:September 29, 2026
Open

Self-protection systems

EDF Development Actions

Budget:€422 000 000
Deadline:September 29, 2026
Open

Enhanced medium-size semi-autonomous surface vessels

EDF Development Actions

Budget:€422 000 000
Deadline:September 29, 2026
Open

High-performance energy systems

EDF Development Actions

Budget:€422 000 000
Deadline:September 29, 2026
Open

Ammunition Waste Collection and Disposal Unmanned Platform

EDF Development Actions

Budget:€422 000 000
Deadline:September 29, 2026
Open

Non-thematic development actions by SMEs

EDF Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€30 000 000
Deadline:September 29, 2026
Open

Future main battle tank platform systems

EDF Development Actions

Budget:€422 000 000
Deadline:September 29, 2026
Open

Enhanced cognitive EW system with intelligent RESM CESM signal analysis

EDF Development Actions

Budget:€422 000 000
Deadline:September 29, 2026
Forthcoming

Flagship-pilot: large-scale demonstrations of CCAM (CCAM Partnership)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€100 000 000
Deadline:October 8, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions About Green Technology EU Grants

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