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.

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Forthcoming

Approaches and tools for security in software and hardware development and assessment

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€15 000 000
Deadline:September 15, 2026
Forthcoming

Enhancing the Security, Privacy and Robustness of AI Models and Systems (SecureAI)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€15 000 000
Deadline:September 15, 2026
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Innovative technologies and solutions to improve wind energy systems supporting the Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan on wind

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€15 750 000
Deadline:September 15, 2026
Forthcoming

Pushing the frontier of knowledge and conservation action for deep sea ecosystems

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:September 17, 2026
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Bioremediation of Ukraine’s ecosystems contaminated by conflicts

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:September 17, 2026
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Electoral integrity in the digital context

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
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
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

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
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

Quantum secured tactical networks

EDF Research Actions

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

Integrated Production and Product Development for Next-Generation Lithium-based Batteries for Mobility (BATT4EU and Made in Europe Partnerships)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

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

Open topic on preventing and countering the misuse of emerging technologies for criminal purposes, including issues related to lawful access to data

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
Forthcoming

Public procurement of innovation for security

HORIZON Public Procurement of Innovative Solutions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
Forthcoming

Development of ecosystem and next-generation capabilities for a secured European Critical Communication System in civil security

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
Open

EIC STEP Scale Up

HORIZON EIC Equity Only

Budget:€300 000 000
Deadline:November 25, 2026
Forthcoming

Pillar IV: Upgrading the EU’s independent knowledge on China's Science, Technology and Innovation system

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€3 000 000
Deadline:March 11, 2027
Forthcoming

Advanced and Innovative hardware components for Virtual Worlds (RIA) (Virtual Worlds Partnership)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€42 000 000
Deadline:March 18, 2027
Forthcoming

Demand-side 3C pilot demonstrators on converged Telco Edge Cloud Infrastructure (IA)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€42 000 000
Deadline:March 18, 2027
Forthcoming

Advanced integrated photonic devices for extended features and ultra-low power consumption (RIA) (Photonics Partnership)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€25 000 000
Deadline:March 18, 2027
Forthcoming

New approaches for decentralized, federated and sustainable AI data processing (RIA)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€42 000 000
Deadline:March 18, 2027
Forthcoming

Innovative healthcare interventions for non-communicable diseases

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€39 300 000
Deadline:April 13, 2027
Forthcoming

Tools and technologies to support health adaptation to climate change

HORIZON Pre-commercial Procurement

Budget:€20 000 000
Deadline:April 13, 2027
Forthcoming

Development of cell-free protein synthesis platforms for discovery and/or production of biologicals

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€20 000 000
Deadline:April 13, 2027
Forthcoming

Assessing the effect of airport operations on air quality and noise in nearby communities

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€14 000 000
Deadline:April 14, 2027
Forthcoming

Access to research infrastructure services to enable R&I addressing EU priorities and emerging challenges

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€29 500 000
Deadline:June 15, 2027
Forthcoming

Preparing demonstration missions for collaborative Earth Observation and Satellite telecommunication for Space solutions (Space Partnership)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€29 200 000
Deadline:September 2, 2027
Forthcoming

Space critical EEE components for EU non-dependence

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€29 200 000
Deadline:September 2, 2027
Forthcoming

Quantum Space Gravimetry topic

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€29 200 000
Deadline:September 2, 2027
Forthcoming

New primitives and protocols for functionalities of future hybrid classical-hybrid and quantum networks

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€19 000 000
Deadline:September 15, 2027

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.