Which investor invests in what?
Investors, grants, loans, accelerators and other funding for European startups, from idea to Series C. Every fact links to its source. Looking for investors that fit your startup? Get matched.
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European Commission
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Countries
- EU-wide
- Last verified
- Verified 6 Nov 2026
EU4Health Programme (EU4H)
RollingEuropean Commission
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Countries
- EU-wide
- Last verified
- Verified 6 Nov 2026
European Commission
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Countries
- EU-wide
- Last verified
- Verified 6 Nov 2026
European Commission
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Countries
- EU-wide
- Last verified
- Verified 6 Nov 2026
European Commission
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Countries
- EU-wide
- Last verified
- Verified 6 Nov 2026
European Commission
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Countries
- EU-wide
- Last verified
- Verified 6 Nov 2026
EUDIS SME Calls
Closed, next round expectedEuropean Defence Fund
Annual EU defence grant scheme funding SME consortia with up to €6 million for development actions and up to €5 million for research actions across non-thematic defence technologies.
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Countries
- EU-wide
- Key fact
- Deadline 29 Sep 2026
- Last verified
- Verified 6 Nov 2026
Women TechEU
OpenEU-funded initiative supporting women leading deep tech startups across European Union member states and Horizon Europe associated countries.
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Countries
- AL, AM, BA +17
- Key fact
- Deadline 15 Jun 2027
- Last verified
- Verified 6 Nov 2026
EIC Accelerator
Closed, next round expectedEuropean Commission
EU funding scheme supporting startups and SMEs with breakthrough, high-impact innovations through grants and equity, covering both open topics and specific strategic technology challenges.
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Countries
- EU-wide
- Key fact
- Deadline 4 Nov 2026
- Last verified
- Verified 6 Nov 2026
EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges Pilot
Closed, next round expectedEuropean Innovation Council
The EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges Pilot provides two-stage grant funding for high-risk deep tech innovation, offering €300,000 in Stage 1 for feasibility benchmarking and up to €2.5 million in Stage 2 for real-world testing and commercialisation.
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Countries
- EU-wide
- Key fact
- Deadline 26 Feb 2026
- Last verified
- Verified 6 Nov 2026
Programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE)
Closed, next round expectedEuropean Commission
EU pilot programme offering up to 100% grant funding for 20 to 30 disruptive defence technology projects by startups and SMEs, targeting fast innovation cycles in areas like AI, quantum, and drones.
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Countries
- EU-wide
- Last verified
- Verified 6 Nov 2026
Innovation Fund
Closed, next round expectedRijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland
EU grant programme funding commercial demonstration and production of innovative low-carbon and clean-tech technologies that substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Countries
- EU-wide
- Last verified
- Verified 6 Nov 2026
European Commission
Supported by the EU Chips Act, the European Chip Design Platform offers grants of up to €100,000 for chip prototypes and up to €16 million for commercial production, alongside access to design tools.
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Countries
- EU-wide
- Key fact
- Ticket up to €16M
- Last verified
- Verified 6 Nov 2026
EIC Accelerator
RollingEuropean Innovation Council
Horizon Europe programme providing grants (covering up to 70% of costs) and equity of €1m–€10m to European startups and SMEs developing disruptive, high-risk deeptech innovations from TRL 5.
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Countries
- EU-wide
- Key fact
- Ticket €1M–€10M
- Last verified
- Verified 6 Nov 2026