Funding opportunities

Call I3-2026-CAP2b – Capacity Building Strand 2b (Interregional Innovation Investments Instrument – I3)

The call, managed by EISMEA (European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency), is part of the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument, funded by the ERDF, and supports projects that strengthen the innovation capacities of less developed, transition, or outermost regions, helping them integrate into European value chains and prepare future applications under I3 Strands 1 and 2a. The operations should create more connected regional innovation ecosystems, strengthen the role of SMEs, and align regional smart specialisation (S3) policies with the EU’s strategic priorities for competitiveness, green transition, and digital transformation.

The application period runs from 23 October 2025 to 19 March 2026 (5:00 p.m. CET).

 

Período de candidaturas: De 2025-10-23 a

Call CREA-CROSS-2026-INNOVLAB – Creative Innovation Lab

The call supports projects that develop innovative solutions applicable to the audiovisual sector and to at least one of the following cultural and creative sectors: music, books, or museums. The objective is to foster new forms of creation and cooperation among creative industries, exploring emerging technologies (AI, big data, blockchain, virtual worlds, NFTs) and sustainable practices aligned with the European Green Deal and the New European Bauhaus initiative. It aims to promote the digital and green transition, enhance the competitiveness and visibility of cultural content, and increase the diversity and reach of European audiences.

The application period runs from 23 October 2025 to 23 April 2026 (5:00 p.m. CET).

Período de candidaturas: De 2025-10-23 a