EU Grants for Telecommunications

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

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Open

Full Scale Exercises

UCPM Project Grants

Budget:€4 500 000
Deadline:May 19, 2026
Open

MCP on Innovative and Connected Public Administrations

DIGITAL Simple Grants

Budget:€6 000 000
Deadline:May 19, 2026
Open

Ceep

ISF Project Grants

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:May 27, 2026
Open

National Cyber Hubs

DIGITAL JU Simple Grants

Budget:€2 000 000
Deadline:May 28, 2026
Open

Cross-Border Cyber Hubs

DIGITAL JU Simple Grants

Budget:€2 000 000
Deadline:May 28, 2026
Forthcoming

Uptake of FAIR data management practices and of EOSC by research communities and research infrastructures (EOSC Partnership)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€8 000 000
Deadline:June 16, 2026
Forthcoming

Research infrastructures as accelerators of the integration of Ukraine in the European Research Area

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€8 000 000
Deadline:June 16, 2026
Forthcoming

Consolidation of the research infrastructure landscape – pilots for strategic coordination, synergies and simplified access pathways, by large thematic clusters of pan-European research infrastructures

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€8 000 000
Deadline:June 16, 2026
Forthcoming

Networks of European Cinemas

CREA Project Grants

Budget:€17 467 470
Deadline:July 9, 2026
Open

Enhancing integrated research and healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa through digital innovation and Artificial Intelligence

HORIZON JU Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€18 000 000
Deadline:September 2, 2026
Open

Training and innovation networks for sustained capacity development related to ethics, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, and related digital regulatory platforms

HORIZON JU Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€18 000 000
Deadline:September 2, 2026
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Centres of Vocational Excellence

ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€68 000 000
Deadline:September 3, 2026
Forthcoming

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

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€2 940 000
Deadline:September 3, 2026
Forthcoming

Digital enablers and building-blocks for Earth Observation and Satellite telecommunication for Space solutions (Space Partnership)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€2 940 000
Deadline:September 3, 2026
Forthcoming

ERA Fellowships

HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships

Budget:€8 000 000
Deadline:September 9, 2026
Forthcoming

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026

HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships, HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - Global Fellowships

Budget:€59 857 539
Deadline:September 9, 2026
Forthcoming

Pragmatic clinical trials to optimise immunotherapeutic interventions for patients with refractory cancers

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

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

R&I in Support of the Clean Industrial Deal: Clean Technologies for Climate Action

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€150 000 000
Deadline:September 15, 2026
Forthcoming

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

Microbiome for early cancer prediction before the onset of disease

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

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

Virtual Human Twin (VHT) Models for Cancer Research

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

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

Low disturbance prefabrication approaches for deep renovation of multi-storey buildings (Built4People Partnership)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

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

European Partnership on Rare Diseases (ERDERA) (Phase 2)

HORIZON Programme Cofund Actions

Budget:€91 300 000
Deadline:September 15, 2026
Forthcoming

Advanced data platforms to integrate whole life carbon in building information tools, assessments, and certification (Built4People Partnership)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

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

R&I in Support of the Clean Industrial Deal: Decarbonisation of energy intensive industries (IA) (Processes4Planet and Clean Steel partnerships)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€150 000 000
Deadline:September 15, 2026
Forthcoming

Development of a research capacity building programme on cancer with and for Ukraine

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

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

Researching the technical, social & economic factors impacting the energy performance of Smart Buildings (Built4People Partnership)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

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

Improve the Quality of Life of older cancer patients

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

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

Boosting mental health of young cancer survivors through the European Cancer Patient Digital Centre (ECPDC)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Telecommunications EU Grants

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