[November 2025]
We have carefully curated a listing catering to those seeking to discover the latest AI funding opportunities across research, innovation and applied impact. This listing highlights competitive grants, fellowships and investment pathways from global funders, enabling you to quickly identify high-value prospects that align with your goals.
Entries open for Student Demonstration Competition
Deadline: 01 December 2025
The Applied Power Electronics Conference is excited to announce the inaugural Student Demonstration Competition, inviting student teams from universities worldwide to showcase their innovative research in power electronics and related fields…[more]
Apply for Exponential Science Fellows Program
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025
The Exponential Science invites academic researchers and industry experts to submit project proposals (on a rolling basis)…[more]
Open Call for Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026
The Learning Planet Institute is driving an intergenerational, global movement to build a Learning Planet Academy, supported by UNESCO and the United Nations University, adapted to transitions across the world…[more]
Research Grants for Innovation in Financial Risks and ERM
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025
The International Actuarial Association has announced a new research grant to support original research that advances developments and innovations in financial risks, investments, and enterprise risk management…[more]
Apply Now: Startupbootcamp Energy and Climate Accelerator Program
Deadline: December 07, 2025
The Startupbootcamp Energy & Climate III accelerator is launching a new hybrid program based in Amsterdam to accelerate early-stage startups working on breakthrough solutions for the energy transition and climate crisis…[more]
Call for Applications: AI Enabled Energy Audit and Consulting for SMEs
Deadline: 04-January-2026
The AI Enabled Energy Audit and Consulting for SMEs Challenge 2026 by Energie AG Oberösterreich seeks innovative startups to optimize power consumption through an AI-supported tool for energy audits…[more]
Apply Now for RIoT Accelerator Program 2026
Deadline: 23-January-2026
The RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP) 2026 is a 12-week, high-touch initiative designed to support startups and entrepreneurs ready to scale their businesses with a customer-first focus and revenue-driven growth…[more]
Entries open for Renewables SiteFinder Challenge 2026
Deadline: 4-January-2026
The Renewables SiteFinder Challenge 2026 by Energie AG Oberösterreich aims to revolutionize the identification of suitable areas for renewable energy projects through AI-powered automation and data-driven mapping solutions…[more]
Submit Applications for Free Electrons 2026 Program
Deadline: January 31, 2026
The Free Electrons 2026 Program invites startups from around the world to join a transformative journey designed to accelerate disruptive energy solutions and drive the global clean energy transition…[more]
Apply for Snowflake Startup Challenge 2026
Deadline: February 18, 2026
Snowflake and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) have launched the 2026 Snowflake Startup Challenge, a global competition inviting early-stage startups from around the world to build innovative AI applications powered by Snowflake’s Data Cloud for a chance to win up to $1 million in investments, mentorship, and the opportunity to ring the NYSE Bell…[more]
Apply for the Microsoft Research Fellowship Program
Deadline: 02-Dec-2025
The Microsoft Research Fellowship creates opportunities for academic scholars (faculty, PhD students, and postdocs) to collaborate with Microsoft Research on open research challenges that advance scientific understanding, drive innovation, and deliver societal benefit…[more]
CFPs: Network Management Planning and Control and Mobility Management in a Multimodal Environment and Digital Enablers
Deadline: 11-February-2026
The European Union has launched a flagship initiative under Horizon Europe to enhance network management planning, multimodal mobility, artificial intelligence integration, and digital enablers for a resilient and interconnected European rail system…[more]
ECCCH Second Call for Engagement and Collaboration Grant Program
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
ECCCH Call 2 supports cultural heritage institutions across Europe in improving their digital capacity and joining the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage. The program funds activities such as training, toolkits, workshops, and digital collaboration initiatives, offering up to €29,800 per project for 20 selected projects. Eligible non-profit CHIs and networks must apply in English and deliver results within 12–24 months…[more]
ESA Φ-Lab 2nd Grand Marathon 2025 to Drive AI-Enabled Earth Observation for Civilian Protection
Deadline: January 04, 2026
The European Space Agency’s Φ-Lab has launched the 2nd Grand Marathon, a challenge that calls innovators to design next-generation AI-enabled Earth Observation (EO) concepts for civilian protection in conflict and disaster zones…[more]
UNITE Open Call for Joint Interregional Projects
Deadline: January 15, 2026
The UNITE Call 1 for Joint Interregional Projects under the UNITE initiative invites high-impact collaborative proposals addressing key innovation challenges in digital healthcare…[more]
Globalstars Call with Japan 2025: Advancing International Research and Development Collaboration
Deadline: January 21, 2026
Eureka, the world’s largest public network for international R&D and innovation cooperation, together with Japan and the United Kingdom, has launched the Globalstars Call with Japan 2025 to support cross-border industrial research and development projects aimed at boosting productivity, competitiveness, and commercialization outcomes across 15 participating countries…[more]
Call for Proposals: Creative Europe 2026 – Innovative Tools and Business Models
Deadline: January 16, 2026
The Creative Europe Programme has launched the 2026 “Innovative Tools and Business Models” Call under its MEDIA sub-programme, inviting eligible legal entities from participating countries to develop and spread innovative tools and business models that enhance the visibility, diversity, competitiveness, and sustainability of the European audiovisual industry in the digital age…[more]
Enhance Call by PoliRuralPlus to Validate AI Chatbot JackDaw
Deadline: December 01, 2025
The Enhance Call under the PoliRuralPlus project invites proposals that validate and apply the JackDaw AI chatbot to support smarter, data-informed decision-making in rural-urban development contexts across Europe…[more]
AGRO-WELL Open Call for Smart Farming Innovations
Deadline: February 04, 2026
The AGRO‑WELL open call presents a compelling opportunity for innovators in agricultural technology to engage in a cutting-edge initiative aimed at transforming farming through modern solutions…[more]
CFAs: Consolidation of the Network of European Digital Innovation Hubs
Deadline: March 03, 2026
The European Commission has launched a new call for proposals under the Digital Europe Programme to consolidate and strengthen the network of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs)…[more]
EPIC-X Open Call for Women-Led Deep-Tech Startups
Deadline: January 05, 2026
EPIC-X has launched an Open Call to accelerate innovation and unlock excellence by connecting regional ecosystems across Europe…[more]
RFPs: Completion of the Initial Network of European Digital Innovation Hubs
Deadline: March 03, 2026
The European Commission has announced a new call for proposals under the Digital Europe Programme to complete the existing network of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) by including entities from countries not yet participating in previous calls…[more]
Intelligent and Integrated Asset Management under Horizon Europe’s EU-Rail Joint Undertaking
Deadline: 11-February-2026
The European Commission has opened a major funding opportunity under Horizon Europe’s EU-Rail Joint Undertaking to advance intelligent and integrated asset management for a more efficient, sustainable, and competitive European rail system…[more]
CFAs: Strengthening Cybersecurity through AI-Powered Tools and Services
Deadline: March 31, 2026
The European Union has launched a new initiative under the Digital Europe Programme to deploy cybersecure tools, technologies, and services relying on artificial intelligence, aiming to reinforce Europe’s digital sovereignty and resilience…[more]
CFAs: Advancing Generative AI through Manufacturing Data Space Expansion
Deadline: March 03, 2026
The European Commission has launched a call to support the continued uptake and further expansion of the data space for manufacturing through the development of legal, technical, and business solutions that enable authorized AI developers to access high-quality industrial data for training Generative AI models…[more]
Apply for Collaboration Platform for the European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle of the Future
Deadline: March 03, 2026
The European Commission is seeking grant applications for collaboration platform for the European connected and autonomous vehicle of the future…[more]
Grants for Accelerating the Deployment of AI-Driven Medical Imaging Solutions in Healthcare
Deadline: March 03, 2026
The European Commission is advancing the integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare through a targeted initiative that supports the deployment and validation of AI-driven medical imaging solutions to improve patient outcomes and research efficiency…[more]
Open Call: GenAI for the Public Administrations
Deadline: March 03, 2026
The European Commission has launched a new initiative to enhance the scalability and replication of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) pilot solutions within public administrations across Member States…[more]
Request for Applications: Transversal Centres of Excellence
Deadline: 20 January 2026
The European Commission has launched its call for the Transversal Centres of Excellence topic…[more]
RFPs: Innovative Solutions for a Generative AI-Powered Digital Spine of the EU Energy System
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission announces a call for innovative solutions aimed at developing a generative AI-powered digital spine for the EU energy system to accelerate decarbonisation and enhance digitalisation…[more]
E5 Eureka Co-Innovation Call for Research and Development Projects on Sustainable Cities
Deadline: January 22, 2026
The E5 Eureka co-innovation grant call invites international R&D collaborations in the field of Sustainable Cities, jointly launched by Austria, Finland, Israel, Singapore, and Sweden…[more]
Request for Proposals: Community Centres of Excellence
Deadline: 20 January 2026
The European Commission is currently seeking proposals for the Community Centres of Excellence topic…[more]
CDTI Innovation Center launches Spain-Korea Joint KSSP Call 2025-2026
Deadline: January 28, 2026
The CDTI Innovation Center has announced the launch of the third joint KSSP call for proposals between Spain and Korea, focusing on international technological cooperation in artificial intelligence and semiconductors…[more]
EU4Health Call to Pilot and Implement Prostate Cancer Screening Programmes
Deadline: January 06, 2026
This initiative aims to support the pilot and implementation of cancer screening programmes for prostate cancer—offering new approaches to prevention, early detection, and national roll-out…[more]
CFPs: Leveraging AI and Health Data for Cardiovascular Health and Related Non-Communicable Diseases
Deadline: January 06, 2026
The European Commission announces a flagship initiative to harness artificial intelligence and health data for transforming cardiovascular health and related non-communicable diseases through advanced risk prediction, prevention, treatments, personalised care, and rehabilitation…[more]
CFPs: Approaches, Verification and Training for Edge-AI Building Blocks for CCAM Systems
Deadline: January 20, 2026
The European Commission has launched the Horizon Europe Cluster 5 Call under the topic Approaches, verification and training for Edge-AI building blocks for CCAM Systems, focusing on advancing Edge-AI applications for Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM)…[more]
RFAs: Predicting and avoiding road crashes based on Artificial Intelligence and big data
Deadline: January 20, 2026
The European Commission has launched a Horizon Europe Cluster 5 Call on predicting and avoiding road crashes using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big data…[more]
Integrating Advanced Materials, Cell Design, and Manufacturing Development for High-Performance Batteries Aimed at Mobility
Deadline: January 20, 2026
The European Commission has announced the call under the Batt4EU Partnership to integrate advanced materials, cell design, and manufacturing development and accelerate the production of high-performance batteries aimed specifically at mobility applications…[more]
Open Call: Accelerated Multi-Physical and Virtual Testing for Battery Aging, Reliability, and Safety Evaluation
Deadline: January 20, 2026
The Horizon Europe call under the Batt4EU Partnership focuses on accelerating multi-physical and virtual testing to improve battery aging, reliability, and safety evaluation…[more]
Call for Applications: Extending the Lifetime of Crystalline Silicon PV Modules (EUPI-PV Partnership)
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission has announced the Horizon Europe call focusing on extending the lifetime of crystalline silicon PV modules under the co-programmed European Partnership for Innovation in Photovoltaics (EUPI-PV)…[more]
Open Call: UPC-MERIT Scholarship Programme for Master’s in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity
Deadline: 1 June 2026
Applications are now open for the UPC-MERIT Scholarship Programme for Master’s in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity to provide recipients with high-quality education in digital areas and to promote equality and excellence in the field of computer science…[more]
CFAs: AI-Powered Chatbot for Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention in Gambia
Deadline: December 01, 2025
The GenAI for Good Challenge in 2025 invites innovators to develop an AI-powered, multilingual chatbot targeting Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) prevention and management, aimed at reducing the high burden of NCDs in The Gambia by delivering personalized health guidance through accessible digital platforms…[more]
Call for Proposals: AI-Powered Agricultural Extension Chatbot in Lesotho
Deadline: December 01, 2025
The GenAI for Good Challenge by IEEE Humanitarian Technologies and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is inviting innovators to develop an AI-powered chatbot solution that supports smallholder farmers and agricultural advisors in Lesotho by providing timely and localized agricultural advice through scalable and accessible digital tools, aiming to improve productivity, resilience, and food security in 2025…[more]
Applications open for Extreme Weather Advisor Challenge – Bangladesh
Deadline: December 01, 2025
The IEEE Humanitarian Technologies and the International Telecommunication Union launched the Generative AI for Good Challenge in collaboration with the World Meteorological Organization to empower rural communities in Bangladesh with an AI-powered Extreme Weather Advisor to strengthen climate resilience by providing localized weather alerts, drought preparedness, and safety information through inclusive digital tools…[more]
Entries open for BIGG SPORTS Awards 2025 (Turkey)
Deadline: December 26, 2025
The BIGG SPORTS Awards 2025 competition, organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Türkiye in collaboration with TÜBİTAK, aims to recognize and reward innovative and technological entrepreneurship in sports across Türkiye through a national competition process…[more]
RFPs: AI for Industry Through Advanced Digitalisation (Sweden)
Deadline: January 13, 2026
The Swedish Innovation Agency, Vinnova, invites consortia consisting of at least two participants including at least one industrial company to submit research and innovation project proposals aimed at developing new applied AI solutions for Swedish industry between 2026 and 2028, focusing on advanced digitalisation to address industrial needs for better real-time applications and AI-based decision support…[more]
Call for Applications: Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program (Bangladesh)
Deadline: 20-Dec-2025
The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka invites applications from experienced Bangladeshi scholars for the 2026–2027 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program. This program enables post-doctoral research or lecturing at U.S. institutions for six to nine months, focusing on Social Sciences, Humanities, Business, and STEM fields. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent, demonstrate professional excellence, and secure a U.S. host institution invitation…[more]
Entries open for Bharat Byte Semiconductor Accelerator Program (India)
Deadline: December 31, 2025
The Bharat Byte Semiconductor Accelerator is a strategic initiative led by AIC IIT Delhi, in collaboration with FITT IIT Delhi and Cadence, aimed at advancing India’s capabilities in semiconductor and deep-tech innovation…[more]
Quantum-AI Biomedical Frontiers Fellowship Programme 2026 (Denmark)
Deadline: 29-Jan-2026
The Novo Nordisk Foundation together with the Cleveland Clinic has launched the Cleveland Clinic – Denmark: Quantum-AI Biomedical Frontiers Fellowship Programme to leverage quantum technologies and/or AI around key scientific areas…[more]
CFPs: International Collaboration for Information-driven Personalised Medicine (Sweden)
Deadline: January 20, 2026
Vinnova, Sweden’s innovation agency, offers funding for Swedish actors to participate in the European partnership for Personalised Medicine (EP PerMed) to develop and test new data-driven solutions for the treatment and management of chronic diseases through international collaboration…[more]
Nominations open for ISGF Innovation Awards 2026 (India)
Deadline: December 28, 2025
The India Smart Grid Forum Innovation Awards 2026 aim to celebrate and recognize organizations, projects, products, and personalities that have set new benchmarks in Electricity, Gas, Water, and E-Mobility domains…[more]
Open Call: Katalitik Co-Investment Grant Program (Serbia)
Deadline: December 05, 2025
The Innovation Fund is inviting Serbian startups to apply for the Katalitik Co-Investment Grant Program, designed to accelerate the development and commercialization of AI-based solutions…[more]
Support for Process Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence Solutions (Latvia)
Deadline: 31 May 2029
The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) continues to provide support to Latvian entrepreneurs to promote the digitalization of processes used in commercial activities, as well as begins to provide new support – for the development and implementation of artificial intelligence solutions…[more]
Expressions of Interest: AIKosh Partners for Dataset Contributions (India)
Deadline: Ongoing
IndiaAI, an Independent Business Division (IBD) under the Digital India Corporation, Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from nongovernment entities across all sectors to contribute their non-personal, anonymized, and India-specific datasets to AIKosh. AIKosh is IndiaAI’s flagship platform designed to democratize access to high-quality datasets, fostering innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) research and development…[more]
OPE Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education FIPSE – Special Projects (US)
Deadline: 03-Dec-2025
The U.S. Department of Education has announced the Fiscal Year 2025 Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Special Projects Program. This initiative provides funding for innovative projects led by higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations, focusing on emerging national priorities to strengthen postsecondary learning, policy, and institutional capacity…[more]
Energy Innovation Program – Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation
Deadline: December 04, 2025
Natural Resources Canada has launched a Call for Proposals under the Energy Innovation Program to fund applied research, development, and demonstration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions that accelerate energy technology innovation and reduce costs in advancing clean energy…[more]
Research Data Infrastructure Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 11-Dec-2025
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources has announced the opening of the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) 2025 Research Data Infrastructure Grant Opportunity, designed to strengthen national health and medical research through investments in advanced data infrastructure…[more]
