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Ministry of University & Research (Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca, MUR)

MUR Synergy Grant

Funds Italian research consortia running company-led applied R&D through MUR's Synergy Grant.

MUR Synergy Grant is a Ministry of University and Research grant call under Italy's 2026 research programming framework for applied, innovative and frontier research. The 2026 call has a EUR 50,000,000 total budget for projects that combine advanced cooperation and multidisciplinary integration across Italy's research and innovation system. The decree states a project-cost range of EUR 5 million t…

Applied, innovative and frontier research projects using advanced cooperation and multidisciplinary integration, with optional priority themes in high performance computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, and innovative health technologies.

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.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36 months
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€50M

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