Horizon Europe – 2026 & 2027 RIA and IA calls (Opening 22 September 2026, Deadline 2 February 2027)
- Textile circularity through advanced processing and manufacturing technologies and system approaches (IA) (Textiles for the Future partnership)
- Circular innovative advanced materials: facilitating the transition from design to markets (RIA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Made in Europe partnerships)
- Factory processes and automation for de- and re-manufacturing (RIA) (Made in Europe partnership)
- Technologies for innovative processing of raw materials (IA)
- ‘Proof of market’ to improve valorisation and commercialisation of Horizon generated R&I results (IA)
- Advanced manufacturing for key products (IA) (Made in Europe partnership)
- Innovative advanced materials and new production processes – reducing dependencies on Critical and Strategic Raw Materials (IA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Processes4Planet partnerships)
- Fast Track to Innovation for breakthroughs in the Chemical Industry Action Plan (Research and Innovation Action)
- Fast Track to Research and Innovation for breakthroughs in industrial technologies (Research and Innovation Action)
Current EIT KICs calls and opportunities focused on Industry (August 2026)
EIT KICs opened several new calls and opportunities relevant to the Industry domain over the past month. Below you will find a brief overview with links to each opportunity.
EIT Partners with 28DIGITAL for Digital Manufacturing Master Programmes
Following the liquidation of EIT Manufacturing, EIT has partnered with 28DIGITAL to safeguard students enrolled in its Master School programmes. Students can continue their studies without interruption, receive diplomas from their entry and exit universities, and obtain the EIT Label certificate through 28DIGITAL, ensuring formal recognition of their qualifications.
For more information, please visit the 28DIGITAL website.
EIT Urban Mobility
Student Entrepreneur Grant Scheme (SEGS)
EIT Urban Mobility supports students and recent graduates from EIT-Labelled programmes in transforming innovative ideas into startup ventures. The scheme provides grants of up to €6,000 per project, helping participants overcome early financial barriers and develop entrepreneurial projects.
Deadline: 14 October 2026 (17:00 CEST) For more information, please visit the EIT Urban Mobility website.
Connect & Co-create NEB 2027 Open Call
The EIT Community New European Bauhaus supports local projects creating more sustainable, inclusive and beautiful places across Europe. Connect NEB offers €15,300 per project, while Co-create NEB provides €49,300 for partnerships delivering transformations of public spaces.
Deadline: 30 September 2026 (17:00 CEST) For more information, please visit the EIT Urban Mobility website.
Urban Mobility Explained (UMX) Open Call
EIT Urban Mobility invites organisations and experts to develop sustainable professional training addressing urban mobility knowledge gaps. The call supports scalable learning programmes, EIT Label courses and training services. €2–4 million is available, with up to €700,000 per proposal.
Deadline: 29 September 2026 (17:00 CEST) For more information, please visit the EIT Urban Mobility website.