Call window open SYSTEMEU — FSTP call for interregional digital innovation in health, energy and mobility
The SYSTEMEU call has a budget of €7.55 million, of which €1.65 million is for Romania. It funds interregional consortia that test digital solutions in real-world conditions in health, energy and mobility. A single project can receive up to €2.2 million. Applications must be submitted by 16 November 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time).
- Who can apply
- Interregional consortia made up of start-ups, SMEs, large enterprises, universities and…
- Total budget
- €7,550,000, of which €1,650,000 is for Romania (Castilla y León
- Funding amount
- Up to €750,000 (small project), €1,100,000 (medium project) or €2,200,000 (flagship project)
- Submission period
- 15 September 2026 – 16 November 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time)
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Who can apply
Interregional consortia made up of start-ups, SMEs, large enterprises, universities and research organisations, public authorities, hospitals and NGOs can apply. Partners must come from the participating regions: Bavaria (Germany), Castilla y León (Spain), Norte (Portugal), Tuzla Canton (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and Romania. The whole of Romania is eligible (NUTS-0 level). The composition of the consortium depends on the type of project. Small project: 2–3 entities from at least 2 regions, including at least one for-profit start-up or SME. Medium project: 3–5 entities from at least 3 regions, including at least one university or research organisation and one for-profit entity. Flagship project: 5–8 entities from all 5 regions, including at least one research organisation, one company and one public authority. The lead must be a start-up, an SME, a university, a research organisation or an NGO from a participating region.
What it covers
- Digital health solutions: AI-assisted diagnostics, medical imaging, digital health platforms
- Digitalisation of clinical workflows
- Smart grids, energy management systems and decentralised clean energy
- Intelligent transport and logistics systems
- Charging infrastructure coordination, advanced automation and sensors
- Development and real-world testing of technologies from TRL 6 to TRL 8
Apply in the current call window
- We analyse whether you qualify and under which programme exactly.
- We build the application: business plan, budget, supporting documents.
- We submit during the call window and follow the evaluation.
- We stay with you through the reimbursement file and final payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline for the SYSTEMEU FSTP call?
The call opened on 15 September 2026. The deadline is 16 November 2026, 17:00 in Brussels, which is 18:00 in Romania. Evaluation takes place between 17 November and 20 December 2026, and results will be announced on 20 January 2027.
Can companies from any region of Romania apply?
Yes. Romania participates at NUTS-0 level, so entities from across the country are eligible. €1,650,000 of the total budget of €7.55 million is allocated to Romanian partners.
How much can a project receive, and how much can a single entity receive?
A small project receives up to €750,000, a medium project up to €1,100,000 and a flagship project up to €2,200,000. Each partner receives at least €50,000. A single entity can receive no more than €600,000 in total, regardless of how many projects it takes part in.
What funding intensity does an SME receive?
An SME receives 70% of costs and a large enterprise 50%. Start-ups, universities and non-profit research organisations, public authorities and NGOs receive 100%. At least 60% of the project budget must go to these categories and to SMEs.
Can I apply alone, without partners from other countries?
No. An interregional consortium is mandatory: at least 2 entities from 2 SYSTEMEU regions for a small project, 3–5 entities from 3 regions for a medium one, and 5–8 entities from all 5 regions for a flagship project. An entity from outside the SYSTEMEU regions can take part only without funding, at most one per consortium, and cannot coordinate the project.
Can I apply if my technology is at TRL 7?
Yes. The target range is TRL 6–8: the project must start from at least TRL 6 and reach TRL 8. It is not every partner that must be at TRL 6, but the project's solution as a whole.
How long does it take to prepare the application?
It depends on the complexity of the project and the documents you already have. The first step is the eligibility analysis, which tells you what needs to be prepared.
What happens if I do not qualify?
We tell you before any contract is signed, and if another suitable programme exists, we point you to it.
Next step
Apply in the current call window — SYSTEMEU — FSTP call for interregional digital innovation in health, energy and mobility
Fill in the form and we will tell you whether you qualify. If you do not qualify under this programme, we will tell you which other one you could apply for — or that there is none, if that is the case.
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