Euroclusters Open Calls: Funding Opportunities for SMEs

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform recommends that Cluster Sofia – City of Knowledge monitor and offer its members various funding programmes, grants, and tender opportunities provided by the European Union, Euroclusters, and the ECCP community. Whether our members or partners are start-ups, SMEs, or industrial partners, ECCP connects them with the resources needed to stimulate innovation, collaboration, and growth across the EU. The first Euroclusters have already launched the Financial Support for Third Parties (FSTP), unlocking new EU funding opportunities for SMEs in Europe’s industrial ecosystems. 

Discover the open opportunities below 👇

🚁 European Cluster for Drone Innovation (ECDI) – Civil Drones Innovative Programme
Support for innovative civil drone solutions.
🗓 First cut-off: 16 March 2026 | Second cut-off: 15 June 2026
🔗 https://lnkd.in/e8cA-GTW

⚡ Green Grid – PowerBoost
Funding to tackle energy-related challenges and accelerate the green transition.
🗓 Deadline: 3 April 2026
🔗 https://lnkd.in/e-fxgQ_d

🏭 MANUFACTERGY – Factory Check In
Open to furniture and construction manufacturing SMEs.
🗓 Deadline: 17 April 2026
🔗 https://lnkd.in/e8pR3Bw2

🏛 CR.EU.IN. HERITAGE - Funding for SMEs innovating in Cultural Heritage.
🗓 Deadline: 20 April 2026
🔗 https://lnkd.in/e-32u_9a

🌬️ RENEW BOOSTER – Eurocluster Call No 1 (FSTP)
Financial support for SMEs in renewable energy value chains.
🗓 Deadline: 28 April 2026
🔗 https://lnkd.in/dyv3Xc-h

💻 Find out more during the information webinar (23 March | 10:00-11:00 CET)

🛡 CITADEL – Security Innovative Solutions
First open call supporting security-focused innovation.
🗓 Deadline: 5 May 2026
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eGRWGFgF