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For innovators, SMEs and research teams

Open Calls We Are Managing Right Now

Live programmes, open for applications. Free to apply.
Opens Oct 19

VALLEYS - Forthcoming Open Call 1

Empower intermediary organisations —particularly newcomers and Widening country actors — to adopt, test and scale the ERA Guiding Principles and Codes of Practice through real-life pilot actions.

WHO CAN APPLY

university, research organization

FUNDING AVAILABLE

€40.000

OPENS: Oct 19, 2026

9d 9h 29m

  • Digital Solutions
  • Education and Training
  • Science Education

Women TechEU 2 EIC - Eligibility Strand (Weekly Cut-Offs)

Supports women-led early-stage deep tech startups in Europe through eligibility screening for grants and business development services under the Women TechEU programme. There are weekly cut-offs every Tuesday at 17:00 Brussels time until 15 June 2027.

WHO CAN APPLY

startups

FUNDING AVAILABLE

€75.000

DEADLINE: June 15, 2027

249d 9h 29m

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • AI and Big Data
  • Materials
  • Quantum
  • Robotics
  • Security and Connectivity and Cloud
  • Gender Equality and Diversity
  • Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
  • Advanced Manufacturing and Industry
  • Robotics and Automation
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Opens Oct 7

VALLEYS - Forthcoming Open Call 2

Empower intermediary organisations —particularly newcomers and Widening country actors — to adopt, test and scale the ERA Guiding Principles and Codes of Practice through real-life pilot actions.

WHO CAN APPLY

university, research organization

FUNDING AVAILABLE

€40.000

OPENS: Oct 7, 2027

362d 9h 29m

  • Digital Solutions
  • Education and Training
  • Science Education

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FOR EU PROJECT COORDINATORS AND PROGRAMME OWNERS

Run Your Open Call From Start To Finish

End-to-end support for your open calls, combining technology, expertise and tailored services to maximise the success of your innovation programmes.
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Specialised
Expertise

Flags calls before they open (40+ tracked at any time) so you can line up partners early

All-In-One
Platform

Manage submissions, evaluations and project tracking in a single platform

Scouting And
Promotion

Identify promising startups and make sure your open calls reach the right audience through our community

Administrative
Support

Simplify guidelines, reporting, compliance and follow-up tasks, reducing workload and errors

How it works

Our Methodology

We guide your open calls from start to finish, ensuring every step is optimised for impact, transparency and measurable results

Step 1

Strategic planning
We help you define your calls and align them with your innovation objectives

Step 2

Applicants scouting
We help you identify promising projects and connect them with the right opportunities

Step 3

Open call management
We help you manage your open calls and maximise participation and visibility

Step 4

Acceleration & growth

We help you support selected
projects and accelerate their growth and impact

Capabilities

Our Platform

Our platform streamlines the entire lifecycle of your open calls, from submissions to
evaluation and project tracking, ensuring transparency, efficiency and measurable results.

Design your application process

Build tailored application forms and funnels, scoring criteria and workflows to match your programme’s objective

Manage your evaluation process

Streamline reviews, scoring and selection with transparency

Handle your community online

Connect applicants, mentors and coaches through a single platform for collaboration and engagement

Track your selected projects

Monitor progress, deadlines, milestones and results to maximise impact and ensure timely reporting
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Our community

Our Impact & Numbers

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Programmes That Use Our Platform To Run Their Open Calls

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Pricing

Pricing and packages

Our pricing model is structured in flexible packages designed to adapt to your organisation’s needs.
Call Setup Set up of the processes and tools to run the open calls, monitor selected projects, milestones, KPIs and reporting. From €4.999 / one-off per programme
Open Call Management Design of call guidelines, application forms, timelines, and full management through our platform. From €14.999 / call
Evaluation Management Organisation of evaluator calls, setup of evaluation criteria and workflows, scoring, selection support, ESR generation and contracting process with selected applicants. From €7.499 / call
Applicants Scouting Identification and attraction of high-potential startups aligned with your programme goals. From €4.999 / month
Promotional Services Targeted communication campaigns and community outreach to boost applications. Call featured in the hub, dedicated newsletter, LinkedIn post and info day. From €1.499 / call
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