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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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IF26 Maritime Call
Closed, next round expectedEuropean Commission
EU Innovation Fund call supporting innovative low- and zero-carbon technologies, propulsion systems, alternative fuels, and port infrastructure for maritime transport.
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Countries
- EU-wide
- Last verified
- Verified 7 Nov 2026
IF24 Call
Closed, next round expectedEuropean Commission
EU grant call supporting net-zero technologies and cleantech manufacturing, covering small to large-scale decarbonisation and deep decarbonisation pilot projects.
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Countries
- EU-wide, IS, LI +1
- Key fact
- Deadline 24 Apr 2025
- Last verified
- Verified 7 Nov 2026
European Innovation Council
EIT grant call funding consortia of education providers and industry partners with up to €80,000 per project to develop practical STEM training programmes reaching at least 1,200 learners.
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Countries
- EU-wide
- Key fact
- Deadline 14 Dec 2026
- Last verified
- Verified 7 Nov 2026
EITUM-BP26-28
Horizon Europe cascade funding call managed by the EITUM-BP26-28 project, offering financial support to third parties for SME market expansion.
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Countries
- Any country
- Key fact
- Deadline 1 Dec 2026
- Last verified
- Verified 7 Nov 2026
AMALTEA 2nd Open Call - Call for SMEs & Start-ups: Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Construction
OpenEITUM-BP26-28
Cascade funding call under the Horizon Europe AMALTEA project supporting SMEs and startups that develop innovative solutions for sustainable construction.
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Countries
- EU-wide
- Key fact
- Deadline 27 Jan 2027
- Last verified
- Verified 7 Nov 2026
MKB Defensie call 2025
Closed, next round expectedHolland High Tech
Grant call by Holland High Tech supporting two-year collaborative R&D projects between Dutch SMEs and research organisations. Targets dual-use innovations in space, quantum technology, and smart materials for defence.
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Countries
- Netherlands
- Key fact
- Deadline 9 Jan 2026
- Last verified
- Verified 7 Nov 2026
MKB Hightech call 2026
UpcomingHolland High Tech
Holland High Tech call funding 2-year industrial R&D collaboration projects between Dutch SMEs and research organisations across key high-tech domains. Consortia can receive up to €300,000 for SMEs at up to 50% co-funding.
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Countries
- Netherlands
- Key fact
- Deadline 27 Nov 2026
- Last verified
- Verified 7 Nov 2026
Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland
Dutch government loan guarantee scheme of up to €2.5 million for entrepreneurs in agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, and aquaculture lacking sufficient collateral for a regular bank loan.
- Kind
- Guarantee
- Countries
- Netherlands
- Key fact
- Ticket up to €2.5M
- Last verified
- Verified 7 Nov 2026
BMKB-Groen
RollingRijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland
Dutch government credit guarantee scheme covering up to 75% of financing for SMEs investing in green assets, energy-saving measures, or sustainable business premises.
- Kind
- Guarantee
- Countries
- Netherlands
- Last verified
- Verified 7 Nov 2026
Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland
Dutch government guarantee scheme covering up to 90% of collateral required for SME loans in Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten, with guarantees up to €1.5 million arranged via accredited lenders.
- Kind
- Guarantee
- Countries
- AW, CW, SX
- Key fact
- Ticket up to €1.5M
- Last verified
- Verified 7 Nov 2026
Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland
Dutch municipal credit scheme providing loans up to €261,048 for established self-employed facing temporary financial distress, and up to €48,060 for entrepreneurs starting from social welfare.
- Kind
- Loan
- Countries
- Netherlands
- Key fact
- Ticket up to €261K
- Last verified
- Verified 7 Nov 2026
DHI-subsidieregeling
RollingRijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland
Subsidy scheme by RVO supporting Dutch businesses conducting demonstration projects, feasibility studies, or investment preparation projects in foreign markets.
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Countries
- Netherlands
- Last verified
- Verified 7 Nov 2026
Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland
Subsidy scheme supporting Dutch SMEs with international ambitions by funding demonstration projects, feasibility studies, investment preparation, or market validation in foreign markets.
- Kind
- Grant programme
- Countries
- Netherlands
- Key fact
- Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- Last verified
- Verified 7 Nov 2026
BMKB ACS
RollingRijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland
Government loan guarantee scheme for SMEs in Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten, provided through accredited lenders with enhanced terms for startups.
- Kind
- Guarantee
- Countries
- AW, CW, SX
- Key fact
- Ticket up to €333.3K
- Last verified
- Verified 7 Nov 2026
NATO DIANA Accelerator (2027 Cohort)
Closed, next round expectedTehnopol
Six-month accelerator programme supporting dual-use and defence technologies across six challenge areas. Participants receive €100,000 in contractual funding, expert mentorship, and access to over 200 test centres.
- Kind
- Accelerator
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Countries
- Any country
- Key fact
- Deadline 3 Jul 2026
- Last verified
- Verified 7 Nov 2026
Pact VC
RollingEarly-stage venture capital firm investing in mission-driven founders tackling Responsible AI, Human Potential, and Planetary Resilience.
- Kind
- Venture capital
- Stages
- Seed
- Countries
- Any country
- Last verified
- Verified 7 Nov 2026
Axeleo Capital
RollingAxeleo Capital is a European venture capital firm investing from pre-seed to Series B across digital tech and greentech industry startups.
- Kind
- Venture capital
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B
- Countries
- Any country
- Last verified
- Verified 7 Nov 2026
Expedite Ventures
RollingExpedite Capital
Expedite Ventures is an angel network of CTOs and CPOs offering capital and hands-on technical mentoring to tech founders and underrepresented entrepreneurs.
- Kind
- Angel network
- Stages
- Seed
- Countries
- Any country
- Last verified
- Verified 7 Nov 2026
Village Global
RollingVillage Global is an early-stage venture capital firm backed by prominent tech entrepreneurs, investing in early-stage founders and providing access to an extensive founder and LP network.
- Kind
- Venture capital
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Countries
- Any country
- Last verified
- Verified 7 Nov 2026
Hummingbird VC
RollingHummingbird
Hummingbird VC is a global venture capital firm investing in outlier founders from inception to growth, backing entrepreneurs across all sectors without geographic restrictions.
- Kind
- Venture capital
- Stages
- Idea · Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B
- Countries
- Any country
- Key fact
- Typical round €49M
- Last verified
- Verified 7 Nov 2026