[August 2025]
The race to lead in Artificial Intelligence is heating up — and in 2025, funding opportunities are more abundant and diverse than ever. Whether you’re an early-stage startup, a university researcher or an AI-driven nonprofit, there are grants, investment programs, accelerators and government-backed initiatives designed to support your next breakthrough.
Luxury Retail Challenge for Future Digital and Smart Experiences
Deadline: October 13, 2025
The Luxury Retail Challenge seeks high-potential startups with ready-to-market solutions focused on Future Digital & Smart Experiences to redefine luxury retail through cutting-edge digital innovation. The focus areas include Virtual Try-On & Smart Fitting, Immersive Retail Experiences (AR/VR/MR), AI-Powered Process Optimization, and Smart Wearables & Sensor-Driven Fashion…[more]
Call for Startup Applications: MobilityXlab Program
Deadline: October 01, 2025
The MobilityXlab accelerator program offers startups and emerging companies pioneering ideas within mobility and connectivity the opportunity to collaborate with leading global industry partners to validate solutions, develop pilots, and pursue potential commercial partnerships…[more]
Call for Applications: Research and Development Projects (Turkey and Azerbaijan)
Deadline: 04-Nov-2025
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye and Azerbaijan Science Foundation invite universities, research entities, research institutes, and industrial enterprises from Türkiye, as well as universities, research centers, and institutes from Azerbaijan, to submit joint proposals for Research and Development (R&D) projects. These projects should focus on producing new knowledge, creating new scientific interpretations, or solving technological problems based on scientific principles…[more]
Open Call: Artificial Intelligence for Knowledge Valorisation (CSA)
Deadline: 23-Sep-25
Applications are now open for Artificial Intelligence for Knowledge Valorisation (CSA) Project to support R&I actors to use AI to support the uptake of research results by market and society…[more]
Submissions Open: Materials Commons for Europe (IA)
Deadline: 23-Sep-25
The European Commission is seeking submissions for its initiative titled “Materials Commons for Europe (IA)”…[more]
CFPs: Impact of the Learning Environment and the Use of Digital Tools Programme
Deadline: 16-Sep-25
The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals for the Impact of the Learning Environment and the Use of Digital Tools Programme…[more]
CFPs: Implementing co-funded Action Plans for Connected Regional Innovation Valleys
Deadline: 15-Oct-25
The European Commission (EC) has launched the call for proposals to implements co-funded Action Plans for Connected Regional Innovation Valleys…[more]
Call for Proposals to support Network of Safer Internet Centres 2025
Deadline: 2-Sep-25
The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals to support national Safer Internet Centres (SICs), which may be composed of one or more NGOs, government bodies/agencies, and/or private sector organisations…[more]
Sectoral Digital Skills Academies: Digital Skills Academy in GenAI Program 2025
Deadline: 2-Sep-25
The European Commission (EC) is accepting applications for the Sectoral Digital Skills Academies: Digital Skills Academy in GenAI Program…[more]
European Commission launches Multi-Disciplinary Design and Analysis Framework for Aerial Systems
Deadline: 16 October 2025
The European Commission is seeking applications for its Multi-Disciplinary Design and Analysis Framework for Aerial Systems. Digital Twins (DT) are defined as validated virtual models of physical entities and processes, with the capability to be (seamlessly) connected, in right time throughout their lifecycles, enabling simulation, performance optimisation, and informed decisionmaking…[more]
IMAs for Photonics, Enabling Low-Power and Ultra-Broadband Performance for Telecommunication
Deadline: 2 October 2025
The European Commission is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the topic “Innovative Advanced Materials for Photonics, Enabling Low-Power and Ultra-Broadband Performance for Telecommunication”…[more]
WASABI: 2nd Open Call for Experiments
Deadline: October 09, 2025
WASABI is launching its 2nd Open Call for experiments that will fund around 10 application experiments focused on the development and use of AI-based assistance for their processes or products. WASABI project focuses on digital intelligent assistance solutions, based on human-AI collaboration, and applied to the manufacturing domain…[more]
CFPs: National College of Engineering Research Grant (Nepal)
Deadline: 17-Sep-2025
The National College of Engineering is thrilled to announce the launch of the second NCE Research Grant, following the tremendous success of the inaugural NCE Research Grant…[more]
CFPs: Support to CSOs in the field of Digital rights and Transitional Justice and Democratic Culture in Albania
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025
The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals aimed at supporting Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) working in the areas of digital rights, civic space, transitional justice, and democratic culture in Albania…[more]
XDC Network Finternet Accelerator Program (India)
Deadline: Ongoing
The T-Hub is accepting applications for its XDC Network Finternet Accelerator Program to support and nurture Web3 startups, leveraging the combined strengths of T Hub and the XDC Network. This initiative aims to empower MVP-ready startups in the Indian subcontinent by providing them with the necessary resources, mentorship, and infrastructure to accelerate their growth…[more]
AI For All Grants and Mentorship Programme (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025
AI For All is the flagship programme of The Different Foundation, designed to advance diversity, equality, and inclusion across AI technologies by providing UK charities with both financial support and expert mentorship…[more]
