EU Grants for Physics

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

Showing 22 of 22 grant calls

Open

Real time monitoring of regulated and non-regulated emissions from all types of vessels and other port activities in order to enforce emission limits in waterfront cities

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€4 000 000
Deadline:January 20, 2026
Open

Accelerated multi-physical and virtual testing for battery aging, reliability, and safety evaluation (Batt4EU Partnership)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€4 000 000
Deadline:January 20, 2026
Open

Icing in the context of sustainable aviation

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€4 000 000
Deadline:January 20, 2026
Open

A Sustainable And Green Rail System

HORIZON JU Innovation Actions

Budget:€33 100 000
Deadline:February 11, 2026
Open

Space Data Economy

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:February 24, 2026
Forthcoming

ELEVATE: European League of Advanced Digital Skills Academies

DIGITAL Coordination and Support Actions

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

SOFT Innovation Prize 2026

EURATOM Prizes

Budget:€100 000
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
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

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
Forthcoming

Secretariat of the European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Alliance

DIGITAL Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€5 000 000
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

European Advanced Digital Skills Competitions

DIGITAL Coordination and Support Actions

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

Security of implementations of Post-Quantum Cryptography algorithms

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€40 000 000
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

Integration of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms into high-level protocols

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

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

Generative AI for Cybersecurity applications

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

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

Security evaluations of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) primitives

HORIZON Research and 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

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DIGITAL JU Simple Grants

Budget:€30 000 000
Deadline:November 20, 2025
Closed

Quantum Grand Challenge

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€4 000 000
Deadline:January 8, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions About Physics EU Grants

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