[June 2026]
A curated collection of grants, fellowships, accelerators, competitions, and funding opportunities supporting ICT, digital innovation, and digital transformation worldwide, designed for researchers, startups, SMEs, innovators, NGOs, and technology professionals driving digital change across sectors.
Request for Applications: Grants for Nokia Visiting Professors
Deadline: 05-November-2026
The Nokia Visiting Professor Programme supports academic mobility and collaboration in ICT and related fields. It enables distinguished professors to carry out research and teaching visits at universities in Finland or at universities abroad…[more]
RFAs: CYD Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships
Deadline: 19-August-2026
Applications are now open for the CYD Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships, offering postdoctoral researchers the opportunity to pursue advanced cyber-defence research in Switzerland in collaboration with Swiss academic institutions and experts from the CYD Campus…[more]
Submit Applications for CYD Doctoral Fellowship Program
Deadline: 19-August-2026
The CYD Doctoral Fellowships support doctoral researchers conducting cutting-edge research in cyber-defence, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data science at the CYD Campus in Switzerland…[more]
Call for Applications: Flagship Accelerator Program
Deadline: Ongoing
The Startup Wise Guys is offering an acceleration program designed to help early-stage B2B startups strengthen their business strategy, improve go-to-market execution, and scale through expert mentorship, funding support and access to a global startup ecosystem…[more]
AI and Data-driven Solutions Funding Programme
Deadline: July 15, 2026
The AID4SME Open Call 2 is offering support to SMEs and start-ups in developing innovative AI and data-based solutions for sustainability and industrial efficiency challenges…[more]
ASIA’S #1 Pitch Competition for Energy Tech Startups
Deadline: July 13, 2026
The Energy Tech Challengers is a pitch competition for energy startups in Asia-Pacific connecting them with investors and industry leaders…[more]
Call for Proposals: Meet and Code Program 2026
Deadline: 15-July-2026
The Meet and Code 2026 Grant funds non-profit organizations to deliver free coding and digital skills events for children and youth from underserved communities…[more]
Call for Expression of Interest for Tech-Savvy SMEs
Deadline: January 02, 2027
The MANTRA Expression of Interest seeks technology-driven SMEs to support the transformation of traditional manufacturing businesses across Europe…[more]
MANTRA: Green and Digital Transformation for Manufacturing SMEs
Deadline: October 01, 2026
The MANTRA project supports manufacturing SMEs in accelerating their green and digital transformation through tailored assistance, capacity building, and financial support…[more]
Applications open for Fit 4 Start Startup Accelerator Programme
Deadline: July 10, 2026
The Fit 4 Start Startup Accelerator Programme provides support to early-stage and innovative startups with coaching, mentoring, and equity-free funding to help them launch and scale in the European market…[more]
Magic Mind AI Accelerator for Startups and Scaleups
Deadline: Ongoing
Magic Mind is a leading European Artificial Intelligence accelerator based in Italy that supports the development, commercialization, and growth of innovative AI-driven startups and scaleups through investment, mentorship, market access, and business acceleration services…[more]
Call for Digital Solutions for Regulatory Compliance Through Data
Deadline: 01-October-2026
The European Commission is offering €8.5 million to support innovative digital solutions that automate regulatory reporting and reduce administrative burdens across sectors. The initiative focuses on AI-driven compliance, secure data sharing, and interoperability. It aims to improve efficiency, transparency, and real-time regulatory compliance across the EU…[more]
EdTech Accelerator Programme Supporting Innovation and Market Readiness
Deadline: 01-October-2026
The EdTech Accelerator programme provides €2.7 million in funding to support European startups and SMEs in developing and scaling innovative education technologies…[more]
Call for Defence Electronics Manufacturing Support
Deadline: February 16, 2027
The European Commission is inviting grant applications to improve EU capacity for critical defence electronics through stronger production and supply chain resilience…[more]
Request for Proposals: Strengthening EaP CSO Organizational Resilience
Deadline: 05-July-2026
The Transatlantic Foundation (TF), in cooperation with the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (BST) of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, has launched a grant programme to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the Eastern Partnership (EaP) region…[more]
Call for Applications on Electoral Integrity in the Digital Context
Deadline: 23-September-2026
The European Commission is funding projects that strengthen electoral integrity in the digital age…[more]
Apply now for Creating New Local Digital Twins Based on Common Needs
Deadline: 13-July-2026
The European Union-funded Local Digital Twins for Smart and Sustainable Communities (LDT4SSC) project is seeking pilot proposals under Work Strand 2 to develop new Local Digital Twins (LDTs) that address shared urban challenges across Europe…[more]
Call for Resilient Multimodal Passenger Transport with AI and Digital Technologies
Deadline: 08-October-2026
The European Commission is inviting proposals under Horizon Europe to strengthen the resilience of multimodal passenger transport systems through advanced digital technologies, real-time data analytics, digital twins, and generative and discriminative artificial intelligence (AI)…[more]
Apply for Singapore–South Korea Joint Startup Innovation Call
Deadline: July 08, 2026
Applicants are now invited applications to support startups and companies in developing and commercialising innovative solutions through cross-border collaboration…[more]
CFAs: London Cybersecurity Canadian Technology Accelerator Programme (UK)
Deadline: September 01, 2026
The London Cybersecurity Canadian Technology Accelerator Programme is currently accepting applications to support Canadian cybersecurity firms expanding into the UK market…[more]
2026 Fintech Canadian Technology Accelerator Programme
Deadline: July 15, 2026
The Fintech Canadian Technology Accelerator offers to support high-potential Canadian fintech companies in accessing customers, investors, and strategic partners in Mexico…[more]
CyberNext: Advanced Cybersecurity and AI Readiness Program (Albania)
Deadline: 05-July-2026
The CyberNext Advanced Cybersecurity and AI Readiness Program supports initiatives that strengthen Albania’s cybersecurity capabilities, artificial intelligence readiness, and digital resilience through practical training, innovation, and international collaboration…[more]
Escape: The Hack Cyber Awareness Education Program (Indonesia)
Deadline: 07-August-2026
The Escape The Hack initiative is a cyber awareness and anti-scam program in Indonesia that uses immersive escape room experiences to educate citizens about online fraud, cybercrime risks, scam detection, and rapid reporting…[more]
Japan Dual-Use and Defence Tech Canadian Technology Accelerator Program
Deadline: July 24, 2026
The Japan Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA), in collaboration with the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) is organizing a co-innovation mission to Japan from September 28 to October 2, 2026 aimed at supporting Canadian companies in building partnerships within Japan’s public safety and security innovation ecosystem…[more]
RFPs: Supporting Informal Retraining Opportunities for Target Groups (Ukraine)
Deadline: 23-July-2026
The Partnership for a Strong Ukraine (PFRU) programme, implemented by Chemonics, is inviting proposals for community-based informal retraining initiatives in Ukraine. The programme supports practical skills development, employment pathways, self-employment and economic resilience for populations affected by war…[more]
Digitalundivided BREAKTHROUGH Program Supporting Startup Growth (US)
Deadline: 10-July-2026
The Digitalundivided BREAKTHROUGH Program is a business growth and entrepreneurship support initiative designed to help founders scale established businesses through mentorship, funding strategies, customer insights, growth marketing, sales development, and technology adoption…[more]
Small Business Boost Grant for Operational and Tech Support (United States)
Deadline: August 01, 2026
The Shophand $5K Small Business Boost Grant is now open for applications to support small business owners in the United States by helping them overcome key operational and technology-related challenges through a combination of funding and hands-on support…[more]