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Current EIT KICs calls and opportunities focused on Industry (January 2026)

EIT Manufacturing

Catalyse NEB (New European Bauhaus) Call 2026 for startups

Catalyse NEB 2026 is a global accelerator for mission-driven startups integrating sustainability, inclusivity and beauty. Open to EU or Horizon Europe–eligible startups founded after 1 Jan 2020, with under €1M raised. Offers a €22,000 grant, tailored mentoring, and investor access.

Call open: 27 Oct 2025, deadline: 19 Jan 2026.

More information you can find on EIT Manufacturing website.

 

AI for Manufacturing Challenge: Revisiting industrial design with AI

The AI for Manufacturing Challenge seeks AI solutions improving industrial design efficiency. Open globally to SMEs, mid-caps, research labs, and consortia planning projects in the Paris Region. Grants up to €500,000 support solution development and validation.

Call opens 10 Dec 2025 and closes 10 Feb 2026.

More information you can find on EIT Manufacturing website.

 

EIT Higher Education Initiative Call for Proposals 2025

The EIT Higher Education Initiative Call 2025 supports global consortia led by universities to strengthen STEM innovation and entrepreneurship. With up to €70 million total budget and €2 million per project (2026–2028), it funds partnerships with businesses and public actors.

Call opens 3 Dec 2025 and closes 4 Mar 2026.

More information you can find on EIT Manufacturing website.

 

Climate KIC

ClimAccelerator 2026 for Entrepreneurship Support Organisations: AI and Deep-tech for Climate Impact

ClimAccelerator 2026 invites Entrepreneurship Support Organisations worldwide to run accelerators focused on AI and deep-tech climate innovation. Open globally, the programme offers tools, mentoring, impact assessment, branding support, and access to Climate KIC’s investor network, though no direct funding.

Deadline: 28 February 2026, 12:00 CET.

More information you can find on Climate KIC website.

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