The Start2Def 2026 selection process opened on 4 November 2026. Belgian startups and small SMEs can submit proof-of-concept ideas for one of two defence-related challenges. read more 

The launch of the 2027 calls for proposals under the Defence-related Research Action (DEFRA) programme has been postponed until Spring 2027. As a result, the information days initially scheduled for 23 and 24 November 2026 will also be postponed. A revised timeline will be communicated as soon as it becomes available. read more 

The European Partnership for Personalised Medicine (EP PerMed) is about to launch the joint transnational call 2027 (JTC2027) “Cell and Gene Therapy for Personalised Medicine”. The call opens on 4 November 2026.Proposals must focus on the development and validation of an innovative and novel cell and gene therapy for personali... read more 

Care4Bio, The EU network of National Contact Points for Cluster 6, has published its Stakeholders Map.  What does the map cover? EU Missions: The map covers the four Missions relevant to Cluster 6 and information on Mission calls expected in 2027. European Partnerships: The map includes thematically relevant partnerships, including Biod... read more 

Many Horizon Europe calls are open now, with more expected soon. Use NCP Flanders’ call topic overview to quickly find relevant opportunities. The downloadable Excel files gather essential information and let you browse, filter and sort topics by programme and domain. Planning to work with partners outside the EU? Check their participation a... read more 

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology has launched the 2026 EIT Higher Education Initiative Call for Proposals. The call aims to strengthen how higher education institutions turn research into innovation in manufacturing and deep tech. Selected projects are expected to build innovation, entrepreneurship and intellectual property skil... read more 

The European Commission has published a guidance document to help Horizon Europe Cluster-3 applicants strengthen the exploitation and uptake of project results from the earliest stages of project design through implementation and beyond the end of the project. read more 

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has launched a €2 million call under its new STEM Tech Talent Induction initiative. The call will support 25 projects with grants of up to €80,000 to create or expand activities that introduce people across Europe to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, emerging techno... read more 

Digital Europe project CIPHER opens an open call for a cascade funding and technical implementation programme aiming to enhance cybersecurity and information assurance across critical infrastructure sectors. read more 

Two European Commission reports on the Horizon Europe state of play show that Horizon Europe remains attractive to researchers, innovators and companies from across Europe and beyond. The report Horizon Europe State of Play Key Figures April 2021 – July 2026 main findings are as follows: Horizon Europe is increasingly popular bu... read more