At a glance
Higher Education Initiative Business Plan 2026 is an EU-level competitive grant from European Commission for the horizon europe sector. Funding is up to €40M. Eligible applicants: Open to eligible organisations in EU Member States and Horizon Europe associated countries; consortium requirements vary by topic - see the official call conditions. The application deadline is January 13, 2027. Apply via the official listing at ec.europa.eu.
- Amount
- Up to €40M
- Deadline
- 13 Jan 2027
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
The EIT HEI Call 2026 aims to strengthen HEIs' capacity to develop entrepreneurial talent, create the institutional conditions for innovation and knowledge valorisation, and connect research and technologies to the expertise, infrastructure, investment and markets needed to progress towards validation, commercialisation and industrial application. The Call has a strategic focus on deep-tech innovation and its translation into manufacturing and industrial applications.
Who can apply
Open to eligible organisations in EU Member States and Horizon Europe associated countries; consortium requirements vary by topic - see the official call conditions.
How to apply
Apply through the EU Funding & Tenders portal; submission is electronic via the portal's Submission Service before the topic deadline.
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