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EU Innovation Fund — Regular Grants

Innovation Fund — Small and Medium-Scale Projects

Funds small and medium European demonstrations of low-carbon technologies moving toward broad commercial deployment.

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The EU Innovation Fund Small and Medium-Scale Projects call addresses the same technology mandate as the Large-Scale call — first-of-a-kind demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies — but targets projects with capital expenditure between €2.5 million and €100 million. The 2025 cycle split this band into two tracks: Medium-scale projects (CAPEX €20 million to €100 million) and Small-scale

Same scope as Large-Scale (low-carbon innovative technology demonstration) but for projects with CAPEX between €2.5 million and €100 million. The 2025 cycle split this band into 'Medium-scale' (€20M-€100M) and 'Small-scale' (€2.5M-€20M); applicants choose the band matching their project CAPEX.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.32 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.40%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€2.2B

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: cinea.ec.europa.eu