Current EIT KICs Calls & Opportunities Focused on Industry (June)
EIT Manufacturing Calls for Proposals – June 2025
Research Mobility Slovakia
EIT Manufacturing East GmbH has launched the “Research Mobility Slovakia” call, offering Slovak master’s and doctoral students the opportunity to conduct 2–4 month research stays at European universities. The initiative supports projects in flexible production, digital manufacturing, circular economy, and human-machine collaboration. Applications are open until July 20, 2025.
More information you can find on website EIT Manufacturing.
Women TechEU
The Women TechEU Open Call 3 supports women-led deep tech startups in Europe. Selected early-stage companies receive €75,000 in equity-free funding and access to tailored business development services, including mentoring and investor networking. Eligible startups must be founded or co-founded by women holding key leadership roles. Applications are open until August 4, 2025.
Information about call you can find on website EIT Manufacturing.
Climate KIC Calls for Proposals – June 2025
ClimateLaunchpad 2025
ClimateLaunchpad 2025, the world’s largest green business ideas competition, invites early-stage startups and aspiring entrepreneurs to develop cleantech solutions addressing climate change. Participants receive free boot camp training, expert coaching, and opportunities to pitch at national, regional, and global finals. Winners gain international exposure and a chance to join the Global Grand Final in Vienna. Apply by July 7, 2025.
More information you can find on website Climate KIC.
Pathways2Resilience: second open call for European regions to build climate resilience
Climate-KIC has launched the second Pathways2Resilience open call, inviting European regional and local authorities to apply for funding and support to develop climate adaptation strategies.Sixty-one regions will be selected to receive €210,000 each for an 18-month program starting in January 2026.The deadline for applications is August 20, 2025.
For more information, visit climate-kic.org.
ClimAccelerator 2025
ClimAccelerator 2025, powered by EIT Climate-KIC, invites cleantech start-ups to join its global programme to scale climate solutions.Participants gain access to tailored tools, mentoring, and a vast network to drive impact towards a net-zero future.Applications are open with rolling deadlines throughout the year.
For more information, visit climate-kic.org.
InnoNext call for EIT talents and start-ups
The InnoNext call by EIT Climate-KIC invites EIT talents and start-ups to submit innovative climate solutions.This opportunity offers funding, mentorship, and access to a vast network to accelerate impactful projects.Applications are open until July 31, 2026.
For more information, visit climate-kic.org.
Become a DesirMED Climate Ambassador!
EIT Climate-KIC invites individuals passionate about climate and nature solutions to become DesirMED Climate Ambassadors. Share your local climate action story—be it tree planting, dune protection, or community resilience efforts—and join a network of 100 changemakers. Selected ambassadors will participate in events like Adaptation Festivals in Greece, Spain, and Cyprus. Apply by 31 December 2026.
More information you can find on Climate KIC website.
EIT Raw Materials Calls for Proposals – June 2025
Call for RIS Projects
EIT RawMaterials invites proposals for its RIS Capacity Building and Innovation Call, aiming to strengthen raw materials innovation ecosystems in eligible regions. Universities, research institutions, SMEs, and public authorities can apply for funding to support sustainable mining, processing, recycling, and circular economy initiatives. Applications are accepted through five cut-off dates in 2025, starting 17 January.
For more information, visit eitrawmaterials.eu.
KAVA Call 13 – Upscaling
EIT RawMaterials has launched KAVA Call 13 – Upscaling, offering funding between €500,000 and €2.5 million for innovation projects in mining, materials processing, and recycling. The call targets technologies at TRL 5+ aiming for TRL 8, with a project duration of up to 2.5 years. Consortia must include at least two partners from different Horizon Europe-eligible countries. Apply via the SeedBook platform until Monday 1st September 2025 at 13.00 CET.
More information you can find on EIT Raw Materials website.
ERMA Booster Call
EIT RawMaterials has launched the ERMA Booster Call 2025, offering funding up to €2.5 million for projects enhancing Europe's raw materials sector. Start-ups can receive up to €500,000, scale-ups and SMEs up to €1.5 million, and mining or recycling projects up to €2.5 million. The initiative supports innovations in extraction, processing, and recycling, aligning with the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act. Applications are open until 8 September 2025.
All information about call you can find on website EIT Raw Materials.
FAST TRACK 2025 Call
EIT RawMaterials' Fast Track 2025 call offers up to €500,000 in additional funding for ongoing projects and start-ups previously supported in 2025. Eligible participants include those in Booster, Upscaling, Education, RIS, and Internationalisation programmes. The funding aims to accelerate market readiness and commercial success. Applications are open until 10 July 2025.
For more information, visit eitrawmaterials.eu.
