EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2026 – Ukraine Eligible

Reference: EIC-PATHFINDER-CHALLENGES-2026

€96 million EIC Pathfinder Challenges call for breakthrough deep-tech research, with grants up to €4 million or more if duly justified.

Funding source: European Union
Programme: Horizon Europe
Funding call: EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2026
Opening date: 16.06.2026 18:00
Deadline: 28.10.2026 12:00

About this opportunity

The 2026 challenges cover advanced materials for miniaturised energy harvesting, biotechnology for healthy ageing, and DeepRAP for trustworthy cognitive AI. Ukrainian entities can participate through Ukraine's Horizon Europe association, subject to call consortium rules.

Objectives

Develop the scientific basis for radically new breakthrough technologies in the defined Pathfinder Challenge areas.

Budget

Total budget

€96,000,000.00

Funding range

€4,000,000.00

Eligible applicants

University Research organisation Startup Small or medium-sized enterprise

Countries

🇺🇦 Ukraine

Regions

Europe Eastern Europe

Sectors

Artificial intelligence Research and development Renewable energy Healthcare innovation Advanced manufacturing

Application access

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