Call for proposals to national data protection authorities on reaching out to stakeholders in data protection legislation

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Code: 39677 | Identifier Code: CERV-2026-DATA | Programme name: 2926 | Start submission calls: 28/02/2026 | End submission calls: 28/05/2026

The objective of this call is facilitating compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), small mid-cap enterprises (SMCs) and organisations with a similar number of employees.

European Cooperation Projects

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Code: 39674 | Identifier Code: CREA-CULT-2026-COOP | Programme name: 3948 | Sub-program: Culture | Start submission calls: 05/03/2026 | End submission calls: 05/05/2026

European Cooperation Projects are transnational projects involving organisations in the cultural and creative sectors from different countries taking part in the programme. They give cultural organisations of all sizes, including microorganisations and small-sized organisations, the possibility to co-produce, cooperate, experiment, innovate, be mobile and learn from each other. The action aims to improve access to European culture and creative works and to promote innovation and creativity. Projects can cover one or more cultural and creative sectors and can be interdisciplinary.

Support will be given to cooperation projects contributing to only one of the following objectives:

• Objective 1 – Transnational creation and circulation: to strengthen the transnational creation and circulation of European works and artists;
• Objective 2 – Innovation: to enhance the capacity of European cultural and creative sectors to nurture talents, to innovate, to prosper and to generate jobs and growth.

Citizens’ engagement and participation

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Code: 39671 | Identifier Code: CERV-2026-CITIZENS-CIV | Programme name: 2926 | Start submission calls: 03/03/2026 | End submission calls: 29/04/2026

The objective of this call is promoting citizens’ and representative associations’ participation in and contribution to the democratic and civic life of the Union by making known and publicly exchanging their views in all areas of Union action.

It aims to empower strong and resilient democracies by supporting initiatives that reinforce situational awareness and support response capacity to safeguard the integrity of the information space; strengthen democratic institutions, free and fair elections and free and independent media and boost societal resilience and citizens’ engagement.

Promote gender equality CERV 2026 GE

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Code: 39666 | Identifier Code: CERV-2026-GE | Programme name: 2926 | Start submission calls: 29/01/2026 | End submission calls: 28/04/2026

Under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV) in accordance with the 2026-27 Work Programme, the call for proposals “Call for proposals to gender equality” – CERV-2026-GE, has opened for the submission of proposals.

 

The objective of this call is to support, advance and implement comprehensive policies to promote women’s full enjoyment of rights, including work-life balance, women’s empowerment and gender mainstreaming, and combat gender violence.

The call covers the following topics representing 4 call priorities:

• Priority 1- Topic 1: Supporting work-life balance, equal share of care responsibilities, family-friendly policies among employers and the value of care sector jobs – CERV-2026-GE-WORK-LIFE.
• Priority 2- Topic 2: Promoting and supporting the implementation of the provisions of the Pay Transparency Directive and respect of equal pay for equal work and work of equal value – CERV-2026-GE-PAY-TRANSP-DIR;
• Priority 3- Topic 3: Supporting equal participation and representation of women and men in economic and political decision-making – CERV-2026-GE-EQUAL-PART-REP;
• Priority 4- Topic 4: Tackling gender stereotypes in media and advertising – CERV-2026-GE-GENDER-STEREO;

Joint Transnational Call 2026 for the BE READY Partnership: Advancing knowledge of host and pathogens dynamics to better combat emerging diseases

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Code: 39663 | Identifier Code: BE READY NOW | Programme name: 20613 | Start submission calls: 19/01/2026 | End submission calls: 13/04/2026

The aim of this call is to increase scientific understanding and evidence-based knowledge on emerging and re-emerging pathogens with pandemic potential as well ason the host responses triggered by infection in order to improve our capacity to anticipate, prevent and respond to infectious health threats through a multinational, collaborative and interdisciplinary approach that bridges research and development.

Open Call 2 – Short Term and Long Term Funding to support ICT standardisation

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Code: 39660 | Identifier Code: 2028-12-31T22:00:00.000Z | Programme name: 20613 | Start submission calls: 23/02/2026 | End submission calls: 24/04/2026

he objective of the funding is to enable the specialists to contribute to and help create a fully integrated European Standardisation Ecosystem, thereby strengthening Europe’s position in global standardisation initiatives.

SNS experimental infrastructure

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Code: 39650 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JU-SNS-2026-STREAM-C-01 | Programme name: 26685 | Start submission calls: 29/01/2026 | End submission calls: 29/04/2026

The project will leverage existing SNS JU Stream C and D project results, as well as results from European National Initiatives, aggregating testbed sites that can offer combined capabilities across Europe.

The project should focus on integration, evaluation and validation beyond PoC of Stream B type of technologies for 6G KPIs and KVIs in a system context.

The project should not engage in activities of interconnecting or federation, as these issues have been addressed in previous projects. The core of the activities is to run experiments, with some activities to maintain and expand the tool offered to the community.

Collection, Generation and Validation of Datasets suitable for training AI Models for 6G Networks and for AIaaS

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Code: 39644 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JU-SNS-2026-STREAM-B-01 | Programme name: 26685 | Start submission calls: 29/01/2026 | End submission calls: 29/04/2026

This Topic expects proposals with strong industrial participation with demonstrated AI and operational expertise to ensure credibility, usability, and engagement with standardisation bodies. Academic institutions and RTOs will complement consortia where their expertise adds clear value.

EU-India International Collaboration

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Code: 39641 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JU-SNS-2026-STREAM-CSA-03 | Programme name: 26685 | Start submission calls: 29/01/2026 | End submission calls: 29/04/2026

The goal of this CSA is to facilitate structured cooperation and exchanges between EU and Indian stakeholders in the field of advanced connectivity research.

6G Devices

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Code: 39637 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JU-SNS-2026-STREAM-CSA-02 | Programme name: 26685 | Start submission calls: 29/01/2026 | End submission calls: 29/04/2026

The primary outcome of this work is a widely endorsed European roadmap outlining options based on device complexity, target markets, and connectivity capabilities, accompanied by a strategy to revitalize European industrial capabilities in 5G/6G devices.

SNS Operations and Output optimisation

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Code: 39634 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JU-SNS-2026-STREAM-C-01 | Programme name: 26685 | Start submission calls: 29/01/2026 | End submission calls: 29/04/2026

he project should contribute to the effective implementation of the SNS JU Programme, in close coordination with the SNS JU Office and SNS JU members (the Commission and the 6G-IA), following the research priorities of NetworldEurope SRIA and providing input to the SNS JU SRIA, around three core objectives: supporting programme delivery, animating the SNS community, and ensuring that results are exploited and translated into impact through dissemination and standardisation.

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs

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Code: 39631 | Identifier Code: SMP-COSME-2026-EYE | Programme name: 3856 | Start submission calls: 05/02/2026 | End submission calls: 21/04/2026

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a cross-border exchange programme designed to give new or aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn from seasoned entrepreneurs who are managing small businesses in other participating countries.

This programme not only provides experienced entrepreneurs with access to innovative ideas and skills, but also empowers new entrepreneurs to successfully launch their startups, fostering their development and ensuring their survival. In addition to developing essential business skills, participants benefit from expanding their operations, forging new business partnerships, and discovering new markets both within the Single Market and beyond.

The European Forest Institute (EFI) – Knowledge to Practice: Develop applications and AI solutions utilizing the ForestWard Observatory

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Code: 39628 | Identifier Code: G-01-2026 | Programme name: 20613 | Start submission calls: 04/02/2026 | End submission calls: 03/04/2026

FORWARDS is a Horizon Europe project that will prototype the ForestWard Observatory, a pan-European monitoring and evaluation tool that will help demonstrate the impact of climate change on forests and guide decision-making for practical forest management.

Within the FORWARDS Horizon Europe project, forest data from different programs, projects and other initiatives are collected, with a focus on quantifying the impacts of climate change on forests. These datasets are collected by the forthcoming ForestWard Observatory, a pan-European monitoring and evaluation tool that will help demonstrate the impacts of climate change on forests and guide decisionmaking for practical forest management.

Support for social dialogue

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Code: 39624 | Identifier Code: SOCPL-2026-SOC-DIALOG | Programme name: 2923 | Start submission calls: 21/01/2026 | End submission calls: 23/07/2026

This call aims at contributing to the promotion of social dialogue at cross-industry and sectoral level, developing European social dialogue, and building and strengthening the capacity of social partner organisations (both in Member States and candidate countries).

Projects to Support Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP)

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Code: 39621 | Identifier Code: EMFAF-2026-PIA-MSP | Programme name: 13524 | Start submission calls: 15/01/2026 | End submission calls: 15/04/2026

The objective of this call for proposals is to facilitate sea basin cooperation on Maritime Spatial Planning in the EU, including through the effective implementation of Directive 2014/89 establishing a framework for MSP.

This call is intended to fund projects to develop innovative responses to tackle specific challenges that EU Member States might encounter when putting into effect, monitoring and/or revising their Maritime Spatial Plans.

NGI Zero Commons Fund 12th Open Call – “Reclaim the public nature of the internet”

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Code: 39617 | Identifier Code: NGI0 Commons Fund | Programme name: 20613 | Start submission calls: 01/02/2026 | End submission calls: 01/04/2026

The goal of this new fund is to help deliver, mature and scale new internet commons across the whole technology spectrum, from libre silicon to middleware, from P2P infrastructure to convenient end user applications. We have a holistic, full-stack approach, simply because there is no other way. If we want to reclaim the public nature of the internet and yield the full benefits from technology as a society, we need to have full coverage — period.

Scaling up innovation in cardiovascular health

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Code: 39613 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-15 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Health (Cluster 1) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 10/02/2026 | End submission calls: 16/04/2026

CVDs are the main cause of death in the EU, with over 1.7 million deaths annually, costing about EUR 282 billion, or 11% of the healthcare budget.

With projections showing a rise in CVD prevalence and mortality by 2050 due to an aging population, the Commission is preparing a comprehensive EU Cardiovascular Health (CVH) plan to support Member States in their efforts to reduce the burden of CVDs.

The proposal is expected to support prevention, early detection, including via digital and personalised approaches.

Understanding of sex and/or gender-specific mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases: determinants, risk factors and pathways

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Code: 39610 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-11 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Health (Cluster 1) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 10/02/2026 | End submission calls: 16/04/2026

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of premature deaths in the EU and account for 32% of all deaths in 2021 (over 1.7 million deaths).

Biological sex and gender play a specific role both in the incidence and the prevalence of certain diseases, including CVDs. Sex and gender disparities in CVDs are influenced by biological, behavioural, and sociocultural factors, affecting symptoms, prevalence, treatment, and outcomes. Hormonal influences, genetic predispositions, and/or physiological differences contribute to variations in how CVD presents and progresses in men and women. Risk factors such as diabetes, cholesterol, smoking, and age have different impacts across genders, highlighting the need for customised treatment strategies. Unique gender-specific conditions in women, such as menopause, pregnancy complications like preeclampsia and certain autoimmune diseases, also increase the risk for CVDs.

Mainstreaming a gender perspective into the research, prevention and control of CVDs is thus crucial to understanding and addressing the health risks and needs of women and men of all ages.

Although the significant progress has been done in investigating sex and/or gender-specific pathophysiological mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases, more research is needed to translate basic discoveries into the development of innovative prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Multisectoral approach to tackle chronic non-communicable diseases: implementation research maximising collaboration and coordination with sectors and in settings beyond the healthcare system (GACD)

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Code: 39607 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-09 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Health (Cluster 1) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 10/02/2026 | End submission calls: 16/04/2026

The Commission is a member of the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD).

The GACD specifically addresses NCDs and supports implementation research to improve health outcomes.

This topic is launched in concertation with the other GACD members (international funding agencies) and aligned with the 11^th GACD call.

Establishing a European network of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for Advanced Therapies Medicinal Products (ATMPs)

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Code: 39604 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-TOOL-07 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Health (Cluster 1) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 10/02/2026 | End submission calls: 16/04/2026

ATMPs represent a frontier in medicine, offering groundbreaking treatments such as gene therapies, cell therapies, and tissue-engineered products that hold the promise of addressing complex and previously untreatable conditions.

The European ATMP landscape is dynamic and promising, with 28 products having received marketing authorisation and many more in the pipeline. The development of specialised infrastructures in Europe for these cutting-edge therapies is crucial for fostering innovation and ensuring fast and efficient delivery to patients in an equitable way.

The report by Mario Draghi on EU competitiveness, highlights that the EU’s share of the fast-growing global ATMP market is small, suggesting that to remain competitive, increased and focused public R&D investment is needed to complement ongoing efforts to streamline regulations and ensure faster pricing and reimbursement.

The report recommends building on existing innovation hubs and expanding the capacity of the EU to conduct ATMPs R&D by the consolidation of EU public funds. By strengthening this budding innovation ecosystem, Europe can position itself as a leader in the ATMP sector, ultimately improving patient access to life-saving treatments and stimulating economic growth.