Funding
programmes

Modernisation Fund — stand-alone battery storage installations

The Ministry of Energy is offering 150 million euro from the Modernisation Fund for new stand-alone battery storage installations owned by companies with CAEN code 35. The aid covers up to 100% of eligible costs, with a maximum of 69,000 euro/MWh and 15 million euro per company.

ValueUp to 100% of eligible costs, with a maximum of 69,000 euro per MWh of storage installed and a maximum of 15,000,000 euro per undertaking, regardless of how many projects it submits

until 30 October 2026

e-Mobility RO, sub-measure 1 — charging stations for electric vehicles on motorways, expressways and TEN-T national roads

Non-refundable state aid of up to 100%, from the Modernisation Fund, for fast and ultra-fast charging stations on motorways, expressways and TEN-T national roads. The call has a budget of €49.5 million, and applications are submitted in MySMIS 2021 until 27 November 2026, 23:59.

ValueMaximum 30,000,000 euro per undertaking, cumulated across all call windows, and no more than 40% of the scheme's budget

until 27 November 2026

State aid scheme for the purchase of zero-emission vehicles for road and rail freight transport, maritime and inland waterway transport (Modernisation Fund)

Grants from the Modernisation Fund of up to 18 million euro per undertaking, for transport operators replacing lorries, freight locomotives or vessels with zero-emission vehicles. Five calls are open in MySMIS 2021 until 16 November 2026.

Valuemaximum 18,000,000 euro per undertaking (InforEuro rate of June 2026: 5.2481 lei)

until 16 November 2026

e-DRIVE — replacing the fleets of businesses and passenger transport vehicles with zero-emission vehicles

A scheme of 56.9 million euro from the Modernisation Fund. It funds up to 100% of eligible costs for M1, M2 and M3 electric vehicles replacing polluting vehicles. The scheme has been approved (OMTI 742/2026, 817/2026), but the guide and the calls have not yet been published.

ValueMeasure 1: max

e-MOVE RO — charging infrastructure for zero-emission mobility

Non-refundable state aid of 262 million euro from the Modernisation Fund for electric charging stations for fleets and the public, with photovoltaics and storage. It is awarded through competitive tenders. The scheme has been approved, but the call has not yet been launched.

ValueMaximum 25 million euro of state aid per undertaking, cumulated across all competitive tender windows

Modernisation Fund — new biofuel production capacity (bioethanol, SAF, HVO)

State aid from the Modernisation Fund (Key Programme 8) for companies building new bioethanol or SAF+HVO capacity in Romania. It covers up to 70% of eligible costs, and the estimated budget is 500 million euro.

ValueUp to 70% of eligible costs

Photovoltaic parks and other new renewable energy capacity — Modernisation Fund (PC1, production call)

A competitive call from the Ministry of Energy (Modernisation Fund, Key Programme 1) for new wind, solar and hydro capacity intended for sale to the grid. Budget of 400 million euro. Submission closed on 23 July 2024.

ValueNon-refundable state aid of a maximum of 20 million euro per beneficiary

from 25 April 2024

North-East Regional Programme 2021-2027 — Investments for the modernisation of micro-enterprises, Call 2 (PR/NE/2026/P1/RSO1.3/2/1)

Grants of 100,000–300,000 EUR for micro-enterprises in the North-East: production or service capacity, new technologies, automation, marketing and digitalisation. Budget: 20.37 million EUR. Submission in MySMIS is open until 28 October 2026, 14:00.

ValueMinimum 100,000 EUR, maximum 300,000 EUR non-refundable funding (de minimis aid, Reg

until 28 October 2026

South-Muntenia Regional Programme — research and innovation in SMEs (pilot call with pre-selection, PRSM/ID/PRSM P1/OP1)

Micro-enterprises and SMEs in South-Muntenia can receive between €30,000 and €100,000 for research and innovation. The call has a budget of €29.88 million. The mandatory pre-selection questionnaire must be completed by 20 October 2026 (extended deadline).

ValueBetween 30,000 and 100,000 euro per project.

until 20 October 2026

PR North-East 2021-2027 — Innovative development of clusters (Priority 1, SO 1.1)

Grants of 300,000–600,000 euro, up to 85% of eligible costs, for associations or foundations that own and operate innovation clusters in the North-East. The call has 2.35 million euro. Projects are submitted until 23 October 2026, 13:00.

ValueBetween 300,000 and 600,000 euro non-refundable per project

until 23 October 2026

PR South-East 2021-2027, Action 1.5 — industrial parks (call PRSE/1.5/A/1/2026)

Call PRSE/1.5/A/1/2026 has €60 million for industrial parks in the South-East Region. Park administrators and founders, including local authorities (UAT), can apply. Non-refundable funding is €0.5–10 million per project, and applications are submitted until 26 February 2027.

ValueNon-refundable funding is between 500,000 and 10,000,000 euro per project

until 26 February 2027

PR South-West Oltenia 2021-2027 – Support for the development of strategic technologies (STEP)

Grants of 500,000–10 million euro for companies and research organisations in Oltenia that develop or produce critical STEP technologies: digital/deep-tech, clean technologies and biotechnologies. The guide was open for public consultation until 27 August 2026.

ValueNon-refundable funding between 500,000 and 10,000,000 euro per project

South-East Regional Programme 2021-2027: Action 1.6, Operation A.1 – Increasing the competitiveness of micro-enterprises in ITI Danube Delta (call PRSE/1.6/A.1/ITI/1/2026)

Grants of 20,000–200,000 euro (90% non-refundable, de minimis aid) for micro-enterprises in the ITI Danube Delta area. The allocation is 4.82 million euro. The guide has been under consultation, and the call has not yet been launched.

ValueMinimum 20,000 euro, maximum 200,000 euro non-refundable per project (within the de minimis cumulation limit)

South-Muntenia Regional Programme 2021-2027 — support for clusters (call PRSM/ID/1/1/1.3/D)

Grants of 300,000–1,300,000 euro for clusters in South-Muntenia. The money goes to shared facilities: buildings, equipment and software. The 5.88 million euro call is pending, and the guide went through public consultation in 2025.

ValueMinimum 300,000 euro – maximum 1,300,000 euro non-refundable funding per project

Regional Participation Fund (FPR) — EIB loans with a 40% grant for SMEs in the North-East, South-East and Bucharest-Ilfov

The EIB manages €233.35 million from the PR North-East, South-East and Bucharest-Ilfov for SME loans of up to €5 million over a maximum of 84 months: 70% at zero interest and a 40% grant if the investment is completed on time. The partner banks have not yet been announced.

ValueLoan in lei of up to the equivalent of 5 million

PR Bucharest-Ilfov — Action 1.4: support for innovation clusters (call PR BI P1/1.4/1/2026)

Call PR BI P1/1.4/1/2026 has €10 million for innovation clusters in Bucharest-Ilfov that include SMEs and research organisations. Management entities with the ESCA label can receive €300,000–2,000,000 for shared research and development facilities.

ValueBetween €300,000 and €2,000,000 non-refundable funding per project

PR Bucharest-Ilfov – technological modernisation of micro-enterprises (call PR BI P1/1.8/1/2025)

Grants of 25,000–300,000 euro (maximum 90%, de minimis) for micro-enterprises in urban Bucharest-Ilfov: equipment, technologies, software and production premises. The call closed on 17 February 2025 and no new call window has been announced.

Value25,000 – 300,000 euro non-refundable per project, maximum 90% of the eligible value

from 3 February 2025

North-West Regional Programme — productive investments for SMEs (calls 131)

Line 131 of PR North-West funded productive investments by SMEs in Bihor, Bistrița-Năsăud, Cluj, Maramureș, Satu Mare and Sălaj. The latest calls, 131.E (venture capital fund) and 131.H (crowdfunding pilot), closed in 2026. No new call window has been announced.

from 22 June 2026

Centre Region Programme — Intervention 1.4.2 Scale-up for start-ups and micro-enterprises

A competitive call under PR Centre 2021-2027 (Intervention 1.4.2) for micro-enterprises and start-ups in the Centre Region. It offered grants of 25,000–200,000 euro for investments in tangible and intangible assets. Submission closed on 20 May 2024.

ValueBetween 25,000 and 200,000 euro non-refundable per project

from 20 February 2024

West Regional Programme 2021-2027 — Intervention 1.3.B "Support for SMEs" (call PRV/1.3.B/1)

Call PRV/1.3.B/1 offered 41.25 million euro in non-refundable funding to SMEs in Arad, Caraș-Severin, Hunedoara and Timiș: 300,000–4 million euro for production, 200,000–1 million euro for services. Submission closed on 30 September 2024 and no new call window has been announced.

ValueProduction CAEN codes: 300,000 – 4,000,000 euro non-refundable

from 1 August 2024

PR South-Muntenia 1.1.3.B – Intensifying sustainable growth and the competitiveness of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises

Call PRSM/267 (operation 1.1.3.B) of PR South-Muntenia funded investments by non-agricultural SMEs in the region with 300,000–3,000,000 euro. The budget was 144 million euro. Submission closed on 9 August 2024 and no new call window has been announced.

ValueMinimum 300,000 euro – maximum 3,000,000 euro non-refundable funding

from 30 April 2024

PoCIDIF 2.1 — new digital services and products

Grants of 200,000–3,000,000 euro (hardware) or 200,000–1,500,000 euro (software) for ICT SMEs and start-ups developing innovative products. The budget is 48,813,278 euro, and submission in MySMIS2021 has been extended until 30 October 2026, 17:00.

ValueThe grant is a minimum of 200,000 euro

until 30 October 2026

PoCIDIF — Support for innovative technology projects (Measure 1.1.2)

PoCIDIF grants of 53.17 million euro for innovative technology projects carried out in partnership by SMEs and public-law research organisations. There are two calls, one for the more developed region and one for the less developed regions. Applications are submitted in MySMIS2021 until 16 October 2026, o

until 16 October 2026

PoCIDIF 6.1 — digitalisation services through EDIH hubs for SMEs and town halls

The 7 European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) in Romania receive €20.9 million from PoCIDIF 6.1 to provide digitalisation services to SMEs, mid-caps and town halls. For SMEs, the aid covers up to 100%, with a maximum of €220,000 over 3 years.

ValueBetween 1,550,162.50 and 5,731,096.55 euro for each EDIH

until 30 December 2026

PoCIDIF 1.3.2 — advanced-skills specialists from abroad for RDI excellence groups

SMEs and research organisations can receive PoCIDIF funding to bring in specialists from abroad and build RDI excellence groups around them. The call has 13,351,703 euro. The deadline has been extended until 30 October 2026, 17:00.

ValueResearch organisations, whether public or private, receive 100% funding

until 30 October 2026

PoCIDIF 1.4 — training research-development-innovation (RDI) employees in SMEs and research organisations

PoCIDIF 1.4 call worth 13,761,318 euro for training employees who work in RDI and technology transfer. SMEs, micro-enterprises and research organisations can apply until 30 October 2026, 17:00. The guide was amended by MIPE Order no. 1489.

ValueResearch organisations receive 100% of eligible costs

until 30 October 2026

PR Bucharest-Ilfov 2021-2027 — Call PR BI P1/1.1/1/2026: Support for developing an innovative conceptual model (Proof of Concept)

De minimis grants of 50,000–200,000 euro, up to 100% of the eligible value, for SMEs in Bucharest-Ilfov that validate an innovative product, process or service concept (from TRL 3 to TRL 4–5). The guide was under consultation until 4 July 2026.

ValueBetween 50,000 and 200,000 euro non-refundable per project, up to 100% of the eligible value, within the de minimis ceiling (300,000 euro over 3 years for each single undertaking)

South-East Regional Programme 2021-2027 — Digitalisation of SMEs in the South-East Region (Action 1.3)

Competitive PR South-East call, Action 1.3, worth about 9.09 million euro for the digitalisation of urban and rural SMEs in Brăila, Buzău, Constanța, Galați, Tulcea and Vrancea. The guide has not yet been published, and the launch depends on the approval of the de minimis scheme.

PRIM2026 — First job in the national RDI system (PNCDI IV, UEFISCDI)

Universities, Romanian Academy institutes and national R&D institutes (INCD) can receive up to 84,000 lei, for a maximum of 24 months, for each young doctorate holder hired in their first permanent post. The PRIM2026 package is in public consultation until 1 November 2026.

ValueMaximum 84,000 lei per young researcher, for a maximum of 24 months, for an additional contract of 20 hours per month, at 175 lei per hour

Just Transition Participation Fund (FPTJ) – a STEP financial instrument managed by the EIB

A loan in RON from EIB partner banks, with 0% interest on 70% of the amount and a grant of up to 50% (principal reduction) once the investment is completed. For new investments in strategic STEP technologies in Dolj, Gorj, Prahova, Mureș, Hunedoara and Galați.

ValueSMEs: 300,000 – 10 million

SME Eco-Tech — grants for the green and digital transformation of SMEs

MEDAT programme funded from the second Swiss contribution, for micro-enterprises and SMEs in trade, services and production. It offers a grant of up to 40% (no more than 267,240 lei), plus a bank loan of at least 60%, for digitalisation, energy efficiency and green technologies.

ValueNon-refundable grant of up to 40% of the investment value, but no more than 267,240 lei

until 30 December 2026

BID portfolio guarantees for SMEs — 70–80% guarantee for new loans of up to 10 million lei

BID guarantees 70% of SMEs' new bank loans for investment or working capital, up to 10 million lei per transaction. Start-ups, women-owned or women-led businesses, and innovation and sustainability projects receive 80%. You apply through the partner banks.

ValueLoan of up to 10,000,000 lei per transaction at banks and up to 500,000 lei at non-bank microfinance institutions

State aid scheme for products with a trade deficit in the manufacturing industry (HG no. 486/2026)

State aid from the Ministry of Finance, in the form of a grant or tax credit, for SMEs and large enterprises with initial investments of at least 50 million lei in the manufacturing industry. The first call window has 759 million lei.

ValueEligible costs must be at least 50 million

from 15 October 2026

PRO INFRA — raw materials, materials and products for transport infrastructure

State aid from the Modernisation Fund (budget of 100 million euro, up to 15 million euro per beneficiary) for companies that produce raw materials, materials and products for transport infrastructure projects. The scheme is approved, but the call has not been launched.

ValueMaximum 15,000,000 euro of state aid per beneficiary

PDDTJ Priority 8 — STEP scheme: loans with a grant for critical technologies in 6 counties

Companies in Gorj, Hunedoara, Dolj, Galați, Prahova and Mureș that invest in critical STEP technologies can take out loans of between 300,000 and 50 million euro. 70% of the loan carries zero interest, and up to 50% of the amount can be written off once the investment is completed.

ValueLoan of between 300,000 and 10,000,000 euro for SMEs and between 1,500,000 and 50,000,000 euro for large enterprises

TechUp România — state aid for research and production in advanced technologies (HG 643/2026)

The TechUp România scheme has a budget of 5.313 billion lei (2026–2032) and funds companies that carry out research and development in advanced technologies and then take the results into production. Eligible costs are between 5 and 50 million lei. Submission has not yet opened.

ValueEligible costs, excluding VAT, are between 5 and 50 million

Just Transition — investments for SMEs in the Jiu Valley ITI and Mureș county (relaunch)

Grants of 300,000–5,000,000 euro (Jiu Valley) or 300,000–8,000,000 euro (Mureș) for productive investments by SMEs that create jobs. The relaunched call closed on 28 February 2026; no new call window has been announced.

Valuethe lei equivalent of 300,000 – 5,000,000 euro (Jiu Valley ITI) and 300,000 – 8,000,000 euro (Mureș) respectively

from 1 November 2025

DR-14 AFIR — investments in small farms

Through DR-14, AFIR gives small farms (4,000–11,999 euro SO) up to 50,000 euro per project, at most 85% of eligible costs. The budget of the call window is 108 million euro, across 4 components. Applications are submitted online until 31 October 2026, 16:00.

ValueNo more than 50,000 euro per project, i.e. a maximum of 85% of eligible costs

until 31 October 2026

DR-18 AFIR — investments in floriculture, medicinal and aromatic plants

Through DR-18, AFIR gives farms growing flowers, ornamental, medicinal and aromatic plants up to €100,000 per project (85% or 65% of costs). The budget is €5 million. Online submission is open until 31 October 2026, 16:00, with a threshold of 40 points in October.

ValueMaximum €100,000 of public support per project

until 31 October 2026

DR-12 AFIR — consolidation of holdings of established young farmers and farmers up to 45 years of age

On 6 October 2026 AFIR opens the DR-12 call window, with €169.59 million. Established farmers up to 45 years of age and former sM 6.1 beneficiaries can receive up to €200,000 per project, with 80% or 65% non-refundable. Applications can be submitted until 2 December 2026, 16:00.

ValueMaximum 200,000 euro per project, with implementation over a maximum of 3 years

from 6 October 2026

DR-21 AFIR — biosecurity on sheep and goat farms (preventing epizootics)

Sheep and goat breeders with an ANSVSA code and at least 150 head could receive up to 50,000 euro, with non-refundable support of at most 90%, for biosecurity investments. The DR-21 guide is in public consultation.

ValueMaximum 50,000 euro per beneficiary, with non-refundable public support of up to 90% of eligible costs

APIA emergency support for maize and sunflowers affected by the 2025 pedological drought

Farmers whose maize and/or sunflowers were affected by the 2025 drought by 30–100% receive up to 333 lei/ha through APIA. The budget is 155,361,520 lei, and payment is made by 31 December 2026.

ValueMaximum 333 lei/ha (around 63 euro/ha) for damage of over 90%

DR-31 AFIR — financial contributions towards insurance premiums (crops and animals)

Through DR-31 (CAP Strategic Plan 2023–2027), active farmers can recover from AFIR 50% of the eligible insurance premium actually paid for crops or animals. The guide has completed consultation, but the final guide and the call window have not been announced.

Value50% of the eligible insurance premium actually paid by the farmer, as non-refundable public support

DR-17 AFIR — investments in the table grape sector (conditioning, storage, on-farm processing)

Through DR-17, the table grape component, farmers that are legal entities, cooperatives and producer groups can receive up to €1,000,000 per project, with support of up to 65%, for conditioning, storing and processing grapes on the farm. The call has not yet been launched.

ValueUp to 65% of eligible costs, maximum €1,000,000 per project

Tomata 2027 Programme — de minimis aid for vegetables grown in greenhouses and polytunnels (HG 325/2025)

Vegetable growers who cultivate at least 1,000 sq m in greenhouses or polytunnels receive 1.5 euro/sq m (1,500 euro for 1,000 sq m), as de minimis aid under HG 325/2025. Applications for 2027 are submitted to the DAJ between 2 February and 15 April 2027 inclusive.

Value1.5 euro/sq m (1,500 euro for 1,000 sq m), paid in lei at the BNR exchange rate of 29 January 2027

from 2 February 2027

ENERGIE state aid scheme (AFIR) — photovoltaics for self-consumption in the agricultural sector and food industry

100% non-refundable aid from the Modernisation Fund for new self-consumption photovoltaic capacity, with or without storage, on farms and in the food industry. The 2026 call window closed on 14 August 2026, and a new call window has not been announced.

Value100% non-refundable aid: maximum 650,000 euro/MW for installed capacities ≤1 MW and maximum 550,000 euro/MW for capacities >1 MW

from 15 June 2026

IMM INVEST PLUS and IMM PLUS refinancing — 80% FNGCIMM guarantee for working capital loans

Companies with working capital loans under IMM INVEST PLUS or IMM PLUS can refinance their balance as at 31 December 2025, up to 5,000,000 lei, for a maximum of 36 months. FNGCIMM guarantees up to 80%, no more than 4,000,000 lei, with a fee of 1.7%–2.65% per year.

ValueA maximum of 5,000,000 lei can be refinanced, i.e. the balance as at 31 December 2025, for a maximum of 36 months, with monthly instalments for at least the last 24 months

Diaspora Investește Acasă — BID grant and guarantee for new companies of Romanians in the diaspora

De minimis grant of up to 60% of the investment loan, maximum 200,000 euro, plus a BID guarantee of up to 80% of the loan, for companies less than 3 years old that are majority-owned by Romanians from the diaspora. The programme is currently being made operational.

ValueInvestment loan of between 5,000 and 500,000 euro, for a maximum of 10 years, with final maturity no later than 31 December 2037

Export Promotion Programme (PPE) — international trade fairs and economic missions, ARICE

Through PPE, ARICE pays in full for exhibition space, the stand, transport of exhibits and promotional materials at international trade fairs. It also covers 50% of international transport, accommodation and medical insurance for one participant from each company.

Value100% for exhibition space, stand, transport of exhibits and promotional materials

from 23 July 2026

CEF Transport 2026 — infrastructure projects on the trans-European TEN-T network

The 7 CEF Transport 2026 calls (CINEA) have €1.1 billion for TEN-T: railways, inland waterways, military mobility, ports, external borders, road digitalisation and the electrification of road freight transport and airports. Deadline: 6 October 2026, 17:00 CEST.

until 6 October 2026

EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2026 — grants for deep-tech research (Horizon Europe)

The European Innovation Council provides up to 4 million euro per project (100% of eligible costs) for high-risk research on three themes: energy harvesting, healthy ageing and cognitive AI. The budget is 96 million euro. The deadline is 28 October 2026, 17:00.

ValueIndicatively, up to 4 million

until 28 October 2026

EIC Accelerator 2026 — grant and investment for deep-tech start-ups and SMEs

EIC Accelerator funds deep-tech start-ups and SMEs with a grant of up to 2,499,999 euro (maximum 70% of costs) and an equity investment of 1–10 million euro through the EIC Fund. The 2026 budget is 634 million euro.

ValueLump-sum (fixed amount) grant of up to 2,499,999 euro, covering no more than 70% of eligible costs

SME Fund 2026 (Ideas Powered for Business) — vouchers for patents, plant varieties and geographical indications

SME Fund 2026, managed by EUIPO for the European Commission, gives SMEs vouchers for patents (maximum €1,000 for a national patent and €2,500 for a European one), for plant varieties (maximum €1,500) and for craft and industrial geographical indications (maximum €2,000).

ValueNational patent: 75% of fees, including the prior-art search, maximum €1,000

until 4 December 2026

CEF Energy CB RES — cross-border renewable energy project status (6th call)

CINEA is accepting applications for CB RES status until 6 October 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time). The status does not bring money directly. Without it, however, cross-border renewable projects cannot apply for funding for works and studies under CEF Energy.

ValueCB RES status does not bring money directly

until 6 October 2026

I3 Instrument Strand 2a (I3-2026-INV2a) — interregional innovation investments in less developed regions

An EISMEA call worth €30.2 million (ERDF) for interregional consortia bringing mature innovations (minimum TRL 6) to market in less developed regions. Projects usually receive €2–10 million, with 70% funding. Third-party SMEs can receive up to €100,000 each.

ValueTypically 2–10 million

until 12 November 2026

EIC STEP Scale Up — equity investments of €10–30 million for deep-tech scale-ups (Horizon Europe)

The EIC invests €10–30 million in the equity of SMEs and small mid-caps (fewer than 500 employees) in digital, clean or biotechnology fields that attract a funding round of €50–150 million. 2026 budget: €300 million, next deadline: 25 November 2026.

ValueBetween 10 and 30 million

Digital Europe — cybersecurity (ECCC, call DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11)

ECCC call under Digital Europe, with €96 million across seven cybersecurity topics. AI4SME has €20 million for AI solutions aimed at SMEs, with €3–5 million per project and 75% funding for SMEs. The deadline is 14 January 2027, 17:00 CET.

ValueThe indicative EU contribution per project is €3–5 million

until 14 January 2027

PCI/PMI energy projects — the third Union list (transmission, storage, smart grids)

The European Commission is accepting applications for the third PCI/PMI energy list. The status does not bring money directly. It makes the project eligible for CEF Energy grants and gives it faster permitting, through a single national authority, in no more than 3.5 years.

ValuePCI/PMI status does not come with funding

until 13 November 2026

European Prize for Women Innovators 2027 (EIC and EIT, Horizon Europe)

An EIC and EIT prize totalling €420,000, with up to €100,000 for women founders or co-founders of innovative companies from the EU and from countries associated with Horizon Europe, including Romania. You apply individually, as a natural person, by 1 December 2026.

ValueWomen Innovators: €100,000, €70,000 and €50,000

until 1 December 2026

Creative Europe MEDIA 2027 — European slate development for production companies (CREA-MEDIA-2027-DEVSLATE)

Independent audiovisual production companies that already have internationally distributed works can receive between €90,000 and €510,000 from EACEA to develop 3–5 films, series or documentaries. The estimated budget is €22,374,320, and the deadline is 1 December 2026.

Value€90,000–510,000 per project, a grant in the form of lump sums per work: animation €55,000 (single film) or €60,000 (series)

until 1 December 2026

MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 — doctoral networks with universities and companies (Horizon Europe)

The MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 call has €593 million for more than 130 doctoral programmes run by international consortia of universities, institutes and companies, with around 1,950 doctoral candidates. Proposals are submitted on Funding & Tenders by 24 November 2026.

ValueFunding is calculated on the basis of person-month rates (a "unit grant"), set out in the MSCA 2026–2027 work programme

until 24 November 2026

New European Bauhaus 2026 (Horizon Europe) — neighbourhood regeneration, call HORIZON-NEB-2026-01

The Horizon Europe call HORIZON-NEB-2026-01 has €101.1 million for neighbourhood regeneration, across 9 topics. International consortia can receive between €3.5 and €6.3 million per project. The deadline is 1 December 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time).

ValueThe amount per project is fixed and depends on the topic: €6.3 million

until 1 December 2026

ERC Consolidator Grant 2027 (ERC-2027-CoG) — grants for frontier research (Horizon Europe)

The ERC awards grants of up to €2 million over 5 years to researchers who obtained their PhD between 2012 and 2021. The research is carried out at a host institution in the EU or an associated country. Budget: around €618 million, for approximately 296 grants. Deadline: 12 January 2027.

ValueUp to €2,000,000 for a maximum of 60 months

until 12 January 2027

Horizon Europe — Excellence Hubs 2027: regional innovation ecosystems in Widening countries

A €100 million Horizon Europe call for regional innovation ecosystems in Widening countries, including Romania. Consortia of universities, companies, authorities and civil society can receive €1.5–4.5 million per project (70%). Submission is open until 4 March 2027.

ValueThe estimated EU contribution is €1.5–4.5 million

until 4 March 2027

EDIP — strengthening defence production capacity, second call (EDF-EDIP-P-2027-LS-IRA)

The European Commission's second EDIP call has €275 million for companies in the EU and Norway that are increasing their defence production. The lump-sum grant covers 35% of costs, with the possibility of reaching 50%. Maximum €20 million (electronic components) or €30 million (platforms) per project.

ValueMaximum €20 million

until 16 February 2027

Creative Europe MEDIA 2027 — video games and immersive content (CREA-MEDIA-2027-DEVVGIM)

Video game studios, XR studios and audiovisual production companies can receive up to €200,000 (lump sum, 60%) to develop narrative games and immersive experiences. The budget is €13.5 million. Submission is open until 2 February 2027.

ValueLump sum of up to €200,000 per project, calculated at a funding rate of 60% of the estimated budget

until 2 February 2027

Creative Europe MEDIA 2027 — TV and online content: series, animation and documentaries (CREA-MEDIA-2027-TVONLINE)

Independent European audiovisual production companies, including from Romania, can receive between €70,000 and €2,000,000 (lump sum) from EACEA for animation, documentaries and TV and online fiction. The budget shown for 2027 is €23.3 million.

ValueGrant requested between €70,000 and €2,000,000 per project, awarded as a lump sum

until 10 February 2027

Horizon Europe — "Proof of market": commercialisation of research results by start-ups and SMEs

The Horizon Europe call HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-49 gives €200,000 to each small consortium of spin-offs, start-ups and SMEs that wants to commercialise results from Cluster 4 or Horizon 2020 LEIT projects. The total budget is €5 million.

ValueFixed EU contribution of €200,000 per project (the minimum and maximum are equal)

from 13 October 2026

Innovation Fund IF26 Heat Auction — auction for decarbonising industrial heat

The second European Economic Area-wide auction for industrial process heat has €1 billion from the Innovation Fund. Companies of any size can take part if they replace fossil fuels with electrification, solar or geothermal heat, or nuclear.

ValueThe support is a fixed premium per tonne of CO2 reduced, paid for a maximum of 5 years from entry into operation

Innovation Fund — IF26 Hydrogen Auction, the fourth auction of the European Hydrogen Bank

A European Commission auction, with a proposed budget of up to €500 million, for new renewable hydrogen (RFNBO) or low-emission electrolytic hydrogen projects in the EEA. Winners receive a fixed premium per kilogram for a maximum of 10 years.

ValueFixed premium in euro per kilogram of hydrogen produced, verified and certified, paid every six months for a maximum of 10 years

Innovation Fund IF26 — call for SMEs with small-scale decarbonisation projects

A new Innovation Fund call (IF26) for SMEs with small-scale decarbonisation projects, with CAPEX between €2.5 and €20 million. The planned budget is €200 million. It will be published in December 2026, and the indicative deadlines are at the end of March and the end of September 2027.

ValueProjects must have CAPEX between €2.5 and €20 million

Creative Europe 2027 — European cooperation projects and the circulation of literary works

On 22 September 2026 the European Commission announced a budget of €402 million for Creative Europe in 2027, the final year of the programme. Two calls are coming for publishers and cultural organisations: literary translation (autumn 2026) and European cooperation, worth €61 million (Q1 2027).

ValueThe maximum grant amount and the co-financing rate for 2027 have not been announced

Horizon Europe Cluster 5 — climate, energy and mobility (2027 calls opening in 2026)

Four Horizon Europe Cluster 5 calls (climate, energy, mobility) for 2027, with 30 topics and around €530 million, open between 17 November and 15 December 2026. You apply in European consortia, and the first deadline is 4 March 2027.

ValueProjects receive from around €0.38 million

from 17 November 2026

Horizon Europe Cluster 6 — two-stage calls 2027 (circular economy, water, plant health)

Two two-stage Horizon Europe Cluster 6 calls have €63 million across five topics: circular economy, water and plant health. Consortia receive €5–6 million per project. The calls open on 4 February 2027, and stage 1 closes on 8 April 2027.

ValueFixed EU contribution per project: €5 million

from 4 February 2027

European Startup and Scaleup Hubs (Horizon Europe) — European networks of deep-tech hubs, pilot call

A €40 million Horizon Europe pilot call for two European networks of deep-tech start-up and scale-up hubs, €20 million each, with 50% co-financing. Each consortium has at least 10 hubs from 10 countries, of which at least two are from Widening countries.

Value€20 million

from 6 October 2026

Horizon Europe Cluster 4 INDUSTRY 2027 — advanced materials and industrial production

Three Horizon Europe Cluster 4 INDUSTRY calls, with €310.8 million, for advanced materials and industrial production. Consortia of companies, SMEs, start-ups, universities and institutes receive between €200,000 and €12.5 million per project.

ValueFrom €200,000 (MAT-PROD-49 "Proof of market") to €10–12.5 million

from 13 October 2026

Horizon Europe Cluster 1 Health — 2027 calls (HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01 and HORIZON-HLTH-2027-02)

On 29 October 2026 the European Commission opens the 2027 Horizon Europe health calls: 14 topics, €528.2 million in total, between €3 and €11 million per project. International research consortia, hospitals, companies and public authorities can apply. Deadline: 17 February 2027.

ValueBetween €3 and €11 million

from 29 October 2026

Horizon Europe Cluster 4 — DIGITAL 2027 call (HORIZON-CL4-2027-04): AI, data, robotics and virtual worlds

The Horizon Europe call HORIZON-CL4-2027-04 "DIGITAL" has €272 million across 11 topics: artificial intelligence, data, robotics and virtual worlds. Projects receive €1.5–44 million. Single-stage submission opens on 17 November 2026 and closes on 18 March 2027.

ValueFrom €1.5 million

from 17 November 2026

MSCA Staff Exchanges 2027 — staff exchanges between universities, institutes and companies (Horizon Europe)

The MSCA Staff Exchanges 2027 call (HORIZON-MSCA-2027-SE-01-01) has an indicative budget of €95.04 million for secondments of 1–12 months of researchers and technical, administrative or management staff between universities, institutes and companies in different countries.

ValueFunding is calculated according to the number of secondment person-months proposed

from 15 December 2026

Digital Europe — advanced digital skills and EdTech (SKILLS-10 and BESTUSE-10)

Two Digital Europe calls, DIGITAL-2026-SKILLS-10 and DIGITAL-2026-BESTUSE-10, with €36.9 million across five themes, for European consortia. EdTech start-ups can subsequently receive up to €150,000 through cascade funding. Deadline: 1 October 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time).

ValueEDTECH: €2.7 million

from 21 April 2026

LIFE 2026 — the EU programme for environment and climate (nature, circular economy, climate, clean energy)

The European Commission's LIFE 2026 calls, with a budget of €601.5 million, funded projects on nature, circular economy, climate and energy transition. Standard projects could be submitted until 22 September 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time). The deadline has passed.

ValueThe grant covers at most 60% of eligible costs for standard action projects (SAP) on circular economy

from 21 April 2026

Modernisation Fund — solar with storage and batteries for town halls and public institutions

Two calls under the Modernisation Fund, with 650 million euro in total: 500 million for new solar power plants with integrated storage, for self-consumption, and 150 million for new storage. Funding of up to 100%, maximum 10 million euro per beneficiary. Applications are submitted to AFIR (Agency for the Financing of Rural Investments) until 20 November 2026.

ValueUp to 100% of eligible costs, maximum 10 million

until 20 November 2026

PR South-West Oltenia — developing tourism in rural resort communes

Call 2 of the PR South-West Oltenia for rural tourism has 5,882,353 euro for communes with tourist resort status, county councils and their partnerships. A project may be worth between 500,000 and 4,000,000 euro. Applications are accepted until 27 November 2026, 12:00.

ValueThe value of a project must be between 500,000 and 4,000,000 euro

until 27 November 2026

PDDTJ Prahova — energy renovation of residential blocks of flats

Local authorities (UAT) in Prahova can obtain between 200,000 and 15,000,000 euro in non-refundable funding per project for the energy renovation of blocks of flats. The budget is 18.68 million euro (PDDTJ). Applications must be submitted by 3 February 2027, 17:00.

ValueNon-refundable funding of between 200,000 and 15,000,000 euro per project (lei equivalent)

until 3 February 2027

PDDTJ — renewable energy for energy communities, for town halls in the just transition counties

Town halls, county councils and energy communities in Gorj, Hunedoara, Dolj, Galați, Prahova and Mureș can obtain grants from a budget of 102,822,173 euro for small-scale renewable energy production and storage capacity.

ValueGrant, in the form of reimbursement of eligible costs actually incurred

until 31 March 2027

PR North-East — energy renovation of residential blocks of flats in towns

Towns in the North-East Region can obtain between 200,000 and 1,000,000 euro in non-refundable funding for the energy renovation of residential blocks of flats. The call has 8.4 million euro, and projects are submitted on a rolling basis until 16 October 2026, 12:00.

ValueNon-refundable funding of between 200,000 and 1,000,000 euro per project

until 16 October 2026

PR South-East — rehabilitation and modernisation of county roads connected to TEN-T (call PRSE/4.1/2/2025)

The non-competitive call PRSE/4.1/2/2025, worth 135 million euro, gives county councils in Brăila, Buzău, Constanța, Galați and Vrancea between 10 and 30 million euro per project for county roads linked to TEN-T. Applications are submitted until 30 October 2026, 16:00.

ValueNon-refundable funding of a minimum of 10,000,000 euro and a maximum of 30,000,000 euro per project

Health Programme — equipping the burns and major burns centres in Timișoara and Târgu Mureș (call PS/1194)

Call PS/1194 has €185 million from the ERDF for the equipment, apparatus and furniture of the burns and major burns centres built with an IBRD loan at the county emergency hospitals in Timișoara and Târgu Mureș. Applications are due by 30 October 2026, 14:30.

ValueThe per-project ceiling in the final guide does not appear in the legible official sources, because it is only in the guide archive

until 30 October 2026

PR North-East — energy renovation of residential blocks of flats in municipalities (call PR/NE/2026/3/RSO2.1/1)

Municipalities in the North-East Region, including county seats, can submit energy renovation projects for residential blocks of flats until 16 November 2026, 14:00. The call is non-competitive and has €37.19 million, and the town hall contributes 2%.

ValueThe ERDF covers a maximum of 85% of eligible costs, and the state budget 13%

until 16 November 2026

PR South-East 2021-2027, Action 6.2 — tourism and cultural heritage in non-urban areas (call PRSE/6/6.2/1/2025)

Non-competitive PR South-East call, with €60 million, for tourism and cultural heritage in non-urban areas in Brăila, Buzău, Constanța, Galați and Vrancea. Applications are submitted until 30 December 2026, 14:00. A separate call for ITI Danube Delta, with €25.19 million, is under consultation until 6 October 2026.

ValueFor the regional call, the value per project appears only in the guide in the ZIP archive

PDDTJ Dolj — socio-cultural, educational and sports infrastructure for social inclusion (Craiova)

A non-competitive call worth 48,474,706 euro from the Just Transition Fund. Only Craiova Municipality, Dolj County or a partnership between them may apply, for community, cultural, educational and sports centres. The deadline is 5 November 2026, 17:00.

until 5 November 2026

Health Programme — mental health and addiction centres in public hospitals in Bucharest-Ilfov (PS/1235)

The relaunched call PS/1235 has €2,259,875 for mental health and addiction centres in public hospitals in Bucharest-Ilfov. It funds works, medical equipment and digitalisation. A project can receive between €200,001 and €753,291. Deadline: 28 October 2026, 17:00.

ValueThe eligible value of a project is between €200,001 and €753,291 including VAT (the ceiling for the more developed region)

until 28 October 2026

PTJ — Green mobility: clean public transport in Craiova and Galați (Priorities 3 and 4)

A non-competitive PTJ call worth 21,825,000 euro for clean public transport in Dolj and Galați. Only the municipalities of Craiova and Galați may apply, through MySMIS2021/SMIS2021+, by 15 December 2026. Galați has been allocated 15 million euro.

ValueGalați: 15,000,000 euro, of which 85% from the Just Transition Fund and 15% from the state budget

until 15 December 2026

PR South-East 2.1.B — energy efficiency of public buildings with ELENA projects (PRSE/2.1/B/2/2026)

Non-competitive PR South-East call worth 44,503,529 euro for the energy efficiency of public buildings. Only public entities with a partnership agreement with ADR South-East in the ELENA project (SEEE-PB) can apply. The minimum non-refundable funding is 150,000 euro.

ValueThe minimum non-refundable funding is 150,000 euro per project

until 30 December 2026

PR South-West Oltenia — integrated territorial strategies for communes (SO 5.2, non-competitive call)

From 31 July 2026, communes in Oltenia can submit their rural territorial strategies to ADR South-West Oltenia. The strategy does not receive money directly. However, its approval is the condition for accessing the 33,435,294 euro under SO 5.2, for cultural heritage and rural tourism.

ValueThe strategy does not receive funding directly

PR South-Muntenia — sustainable urban mobility in county seat municipalities (call PRSM/414)

Call PRSM/414 of the PR South-Muntenia has €71.6 million for urban mobility in county seat municipalities. Municipalities can apply alone or with partners from the functional urban area. A project has an eligible value of between €500,000 and €25 million. Deadline: 20 January 2027, 14:00.

ValueThe eligible value of a project is between €500,000 and €25,000,000

PR North-West — digitalisation of local public services (call PRNV/2026/222/1)

Call PRNV/2026/222/1 of ADR North-West has €33 million for digital local public services in Bihor, Bistrița-Năsăud, Cluj, Maramureș, Satu Mare and Sălaj. Only county-level local authorities (UAT) and STS may apply, by 30 October 2026, 10:00.

ValueThe official call pages do not mention a minimum or maximum value per project

until 30 October 2026

Health Programme — medical genetics and rare disease expertise centres (calls PS/652 and PS/653)

Public healthcare units with regional medical genetics centres or rare disease expertise centres can obtain grants from the Health Programme (PS/652 and PS/653, €21.73 million) for construction, modernisation and equipment. Extended deadline: 30 October 2026, 14:30.

ValueFor PS/652 (less developed regions): between 200,001 euro and 1,949,712.55 euro per project, including VAT

until 30 October 2026

PR South-Muntenia — electric charging stations on county roads (call PRSM/908)

Local authorities (UAT) in South-Muntenia can obtain €50,000–€300,000 in non-refundable funding, with no co-financing, for electric charging stations along county roads. Call PRSM/908 has €2,470,588.24 and accepts projects until 2 December 2026, 14:00.

ValueBetween €50,000 and €300,000 in non-refundable funding per project

until 2 December 2026

PR South-Muntenia — urban regeneration in county seat municipalities (call PRSM/385)

Call PRSM/385 of the PR South-Muntenia has €47.49 million for urban regeneration in county seat municipalities. A project can have an eligible value of €500,000–€9 million, with co-financing of at least 2%. Submission until 8 January 2027, 14:00.

ValueEligible value between €500,000 and €9,000,000 per project

PR South-Muntenia — energy efficiency of public buildings, ELENA Facility (call PRSM/638/PRSM_P2/OP2)

The non-competitive call PRSM/638 has €162.23 million for the energy renovation of public buildings in South-Muntenia, linked to the ELENA Facility. Town halls, county councils and public institutions can obtain €100,000–€5,000,000 per project, until 21 May 2027.

ValueEligible value between €100,000 and €5,000,000 per project

PR South-East 5.2 — primary and lower secondary school infrastructure (call PRSE/5.2/1/2026)

Call PRSE/5.2/1/2026 has €40 million for building, extending and equipping primary and lower secondary schools in Brăila, Buzău, Constanța, Galați and Vrancea, excluding the ITI Danube Delta area. Town halls, their institutions and state schools can receive up to €2 million per project.

ValueMaximum €2,000,000 in non-refundable funding per project, VAT included

until 30 December 2026

PR Bucharest-Ilfov — multimodal passenger and freight terminals (call PR BI P5/5.3/1/2026)

Call PR BI P5/5.3/1/2026 has 37.5 million euro for multimodal passenger and freight terminals. City halls, the Bucharest sectors, Bucharest Municipality, Ilfov County and their institutions can apply. Projects must be worth at least 500,000 euro, with funding of up to 98% in Ilfov and 93% in Bucharest.

ValueMinimum 500,000 euro per project, with no maximum value in the guide under consultation

PR North-East — Priority 11: social housing in Piatra Neamț and Roman (pilot call)

PR North-East pilot call of 10,421,052.63 euro for social housing. Only the municipalities of Piatra Neamț (9,368,421.05 euro) and Roman (1,052,631.58 euro) can apply. The funds cover the purchase, rehabilitation and equipping of properties, and ESF+ inclusion measures are mandatory.

ValueEach municipality has its own allocation: Piatra Neamț – 9,368,421.05 euro, Roman – 1,052,631.58 euro

PR South-East 5.2 ITI Danube Delta — primary and lower secondary school infrastructure (PRSE/5.2/ITI/1/2026)

ADR South-East call worth 4,910,453 euro for primary and lower secondary schools in the ITI Danube Delta area. Town halls, local public institutions and state schools can receive up to 1,000,000 euro per project, VAT included.

ValueMaximum 1,000,000 euro in non-refundable funding per project, including VAT

PR Bucharest-Ilfov 3.3 — construction of new public NZEB+ buildings (call PR BI P3/3.3/1/2026)

A competitive PR Bucharest-Ilfov call worth €8,945,000, of which €3,578,000 from the ERDF, for new demonstrative public NZEB+ buildings. City halls, the Bucharest sectors and public institutions in the region can apply. The call is expected to open in October 2026.

Health Programme — Investment in the infrastructure of family doctors' surgeries in the 4 ITIs

Call of 6,852,011.76 euro from the Health Programme. Town halls (UAT) in the ITIs of the Danube Delta, Jiu Valley, Moții-Țara de Piatră and Țara Făgărașului can equip, digitalise and carry out light renovation of family doctors' surgeries. The minimum project value is 200,001 euro. Deadline: 30 September 2026.

ValueThe minimum eligible value of a project is 200,001 euro

from 29 May 2026

PEO 5.f.3 — training educators for children from disadvantaged backgrounds (early education)

A competitive PEO call worth 26,275,200 euro from the ESF+ for universities with early education programmes and for Ministry of Education (MEC) structures, including the Teaching Staff Houses (Casele Corpului Didactic), that train educators for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Deadline: 29 October 2026, 16:00.

ValueThe minimum and maximum value per project is set in section 5.4 of the final guide, published only in the archive

until 29 October 2026

PEO "Open Universities" — university programmes on request from companies and internationalisation (7.e.5 and 7.e.6)

The competitive PEO "Open Universities" calls have €40 million from the ESF+. Accredited universities, public or private, can apply with programmes developed at the request of companies and internationalisation projects. Applications are submitted in MySMIS2021 by 27 November 2026, 16:00.

ValueThe announcement does not specify the minimum or maximum value of a project, nor how the €40 million is divided

until 27 November 2026

PoIDS 5.5 — support for single-parent families in the ITI Moții Țara de Piatră

A competitive PoIDS call worth 1,032,941.18 euro from the ESF+ for single-parent families in the ITI Moții Țara de Piatră. Town halls, local public institutions, accredited social, training and employment providers, assessment centres and NGOs can apply in MySMIS2021 until 27 November 2026.

until 27 November 2026

PEO — ALMA Initiative: training, placements in another EU state and employment for NEET young people (action 2.a.2)

A competitive PEO call worth €19,714,235 (ESF+) for projects that prepare NEET young people, arrange a supervised work placement of 2–6 months for them in another EU state and then support them to find a job or return to education. Submission in MySMIS2021 until 30 October 2026.

until 30 October 2026

PEO — support for employers: childcare for children aged 0–6 and flexible working arrangements (actions 3.c.1 and 3.c.2)

PEO call of 17,166,293 euro from the ESF+ for employers in less developed regions. It funds, as de minimis aid, childcare facilities for children aged 0–6, partnerships with childcare providers and flexible working arrangements. The guide is under consultation.

ValueDe minimis aid, granted through a scheme published together with the guide

PEO STEP-LLL — Skills for the future: training adults in critical technologies

PEO call of 92 million euro (ESF+) for training adults over 29 in digital, clean and biotechnologies. Authorised training providers and their partners can receive between 201,000 and 5,000,000 euro per project. Deadline: 30 September 2026, 16:00.

ValueBetween 201,000 and 5,000,000 euro per project

from 29 May 2026

PoIDS 8.3 — Professional training for specialists working with vulnerable groups

PoIDS 2021-2027 competitive call, Action 8.3, with 2,407,172 euro from the ESF+. It funds introductory, upskilling, specialisation and key-skills courses for specialists working with victims of violence or trafficking, homeless people, people with addictions or people released from detention.

from 30 July 2026