Closes 13 January 2027
Call for Proposals 2026
EIT Higher Education Initiative - Scaling Europe’s Innovation Ecosystems (Horizon Europe)
- How much
- Up to €40,000,000 in total for this call
- Closing date
- 13 January 2027
- Opens
- 20 October 2026
- Where
- UK-wide
- Total fund
- HORIZON-EIT-2025-KIC-IBA-HEI
- Who can apply
- Private Sector, Non-profit, Public Sector
- Aimed at
- Any sector
Call for Proposals 2026
About the grant
The EIT HEI Call 2026 aims to strengthen HEIs' capacity to develop entrepreneurial talent, create the institutional conditions for innovation and knowledge valorisation, and connect research and technologies to the expertise, infrastructure, investment and markets needed to progress towards validation, commercialisation and industrial application. The Call has a strategic focus on deep-tech innovation and its translation into manufacturing and industrial applications.
Who can apply
Proposals must be submitted via the official EIT HEI application portal, accessible here . The information provided through the portal will constitute the full project plan (IVAP). The application consists of two parts: · Part A – Technical Information (completed online in the portal) · Part B – Narrative Content (using a Word template, uploaded online) Further instructions for the submission of proposals are found in EIT Higher Education Initiative Call for Proposals 2026 text, Section 11.
How to apply
Apply through the EU Funding & Tenders portal. UK organisations can take part in Horizon Europe on the same terms as EU members. Many calls need a group of partners from different countries.
Taken from the funder's website. Last updated 7 November 2026.