SPRIND Challenges

SPRIND Challenges are open competitions targeting a specific disruptive breakthrough — each Challenge defines the problem, opens applications, then selects up to 10 teams for Stage 1 funding. Teams that meet milestones are invited to Stage 2 and Stage 3, with award sizes escalating sharply at each gate. Typical three-stage structure runs 24 months total. Anyone — individuals, duos, startups, universities, established companies — headquartered in EU/EFTA/UK/Israel can apply. No match funding required. IP stays with the applicant; SPRIND retains only a non-exclusive usage right for state-aid compliance. Challenges are launched on rolling basis across SPRIND's sector portfolio (AI, life sciences, energy, materials, mobility, quantum, space, defence).

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.