NGI FEDIVERSITY 11th Open Call – “Creating the hosting stack of the future”

Opened

Code: 39915 | Identifier Code: Fediversity | Programme name: 20613 | Start submission calls: 01/04/2026 | End submission calls: 01/06/2026

Fediversity is a comprehensive effort to bring easy-to-use, hosted cloud services with service portability and personal freedom at their core to everyone. It wants to provide everyone with high-quality, secure IT systems for everyday use.

Fediversity is based on NixOS, a disruptive Linux distribution with a unique approach to package and configuration management. Built on top of the Nix package manager, NixOS is completely declarative, makes upgrading systems reliable, and has many other advantages.

NGI Zero Commons Fund 13th Open Call – “Reclaim the public nature of the internet”

Opened

Code: 39912 | Identifier Code: NGI0 Commons Fund | Programme name: 20613 | Start submission calls: 01/04/2026 | End submission calls: 01/06/2026

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. 

Call for Proposals: European Data Space for Smart Communities – Call for Pilots (submission round 4)

Opened

Code: 39909 | Identifier Code: DS4SSCC-DEP | Programme name: 20613 | Start submission calls: 01/04/2026 | End submission calls: 31/05/2026

The European data space for smart communities (DS4SSCC-DEP) action has previously launched three rounds of Calls for Pilots (CfP) to validate an EU-wide cross-sectorial data space in practice and to advance its development and implementation to support policy priorities of cities and communities within the European Union, including the green-digital transformation based on secure and sovereign data infrastructure. These calls launched 11 pilots to establish cross-border and cross-domain data space initiatives. This is the fourth and last call will seek to onboard approximately 10 additional pilots, validating even further the vision for a European data space for smart communities.

BRIDGE2HORIZON

Opened

Code: 39906 | Identifier Code: BRIDGE2HORIZON/0326 | Programme name: 2799 | Start submission calls: 26/03/2026 | End submission calls: 29/05/2026

Within the framework of the “BRIDGE2HORIZON” Program, R&I projects are expected to be implemented to address challenges that have been identified following an analysis of the participation of Cypriot Institutions in the “Horizon Europe” Program from the start of the Program to date.

Research in Enterprises

Opened

Code: 39903 | Identifier Code: ENTERPRISES/0326 | Programme name: 2799 | Start submission calls: 24/03/2026 | End submission calls: 30/06/2026

The “Research in Enterprises” Program supports the involvement of Cypriot enterprises in RTDI (ΕΤΑΚ) activities, for the creation of new or substantial improvement of existing products / services / production methods of high added value with the prospect of market penetration.

Proof of Concept for Technology / Knowhow Applications

Opened

Code: 39897 | Identifier Code: CONCEPT/0326 | Programme name: 2799 | Start submission calls: 24/03/2026 | End submission calls: 26/05/2026

Through the Program, it is expected that entities will have the opportunity to verify the possibility of industrial application of technology/know-how, before the start of an extensive research project for technological development and innovation.

European Initiatives – National Development» (PRIMA)

Closed

Code: 39893 | Identifier Code: P2P/PRIMA/0326 | Programme name: 2941 | Start submission calls: 26/03/2026 | End submission calls: 15/05/2026

Participation in the European PRIMA Partnership aims to encourage Cypriot organisations to participate in international research and development projects related to water management, agroecology and food systems. In addition, it aims at networking and cooperation of Cypriot organisations with foreign organisations through their participation in international research and development projects.

Closing date of call:

• 15/05/2026 (PRIMA)
• 22/05/2026 (IRIS)

National Cyber Hubs

Opened

Code: 39890 | Identifier Code: DIGITAL-ECCC-2026-DEPLOY-CYBER-10-NCH | Programme name: 15593 | Start submission calls: 09/12/2025 | End submission calls: 28/05/2026

The aim is to build capacity for new or existing National Cyber Hubs, e.g. equipment, tools, data feeds, as well as costs related to data analysis, interconnection with Cross-Border Cyber Hubs, etc. This can include for example automation, analysis and correlation tools and data feeds covering Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) at various levels, ranging from field data to Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) data to higher level CTI.

Automation is a key aspect in the efficient handling and processing of information. Where available, already established standards should be used, such as the Common Security Advisory Framework (CSAF) , for security advisories or for collecting and processing cybersecurity-related messages (e.g. IntelMQ project²). Applications developed by Cyber Hubs/SOCs should be compatible with European standardisation projects like the EU vulnerability database (EUVD).

National Cyber Hubs should also leverage state-of-the-art technology such as artificial intelligence and dynamic learning of the threat landscape and context. This also includes the use of shared cybersecurity information, to the extent possible based on existing taxonomies and/or ontologies, and hardware to ensure the secure exchange and storage of information.

The operations should be built upon live network data and other training data required in the initial phases. Where relevant, consideration should be given to SMEs as the ultimate recipients of cybersecurity operational information.

Cross-Border Cyber Hubs

Opened

Code: 39887 | Identifier Code: DIGITAL-ECCC-2026-DEPLOY-CYBER-10-CBCH | Programme name: 15593 | Start submission calls: 09/12/2025 | End submission calls: 28/05/2026

The former Cross-border SOC platforms were financed during previous calls and such collaboration is envisaged for the Cross-Border Cyber Hubs. They should provide new additional capacity building upon and complementing existing SOCs/Cyber Hubs, Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs), ISACs and other relevant actors.

Scaleups Promotion Open Call

Opened

Code: 39884 | Identifier Code: EITUM-BP26-28 | Programme name: 20613 | Start submission calls: 27/03/2026 | End submission calls: 27/05/2026

The Scaleup Promotion initiative seeks proposals from leading organisations sharing EIT Urban Mobility mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable urban mobility. The initiative is expected to be implemented during the period 2026-2028 and aims to strategically position EIT Urban Mobility and European urban mobility scaleups at major events, connect them with investors and corporates, and strengthen their access to growth and funding opportunities, including European Innovation Council (EIC) instruments.

PRIMA Young Innovators Award 2026

Opened

Code: 39881 | Programme name: 2933 | Start submission calls: 20/03/2026 | End submission calls: 28/05/2026

The Award aims to:

• Recognise young innovators who have personally led or significantly contributed to the conception and implementation of a solution aligned with PRIMA’s mission;
  Promote youth leadership, initiative and problem-solving capacity in addressing Mediterranean sustainability challenges;
• Support innovations that demonstrate clear relevance to local Mediterranean contexts and respond to real societal, environmental and economic needs;
• Encourage initiatives with measurable or credible expected impacts on environmental sustainability, livelihoods, or social inclusion;
• Foster replication, scalability and youth empowerment, including inspiring and mentoring other young innovators, with particular attention to women innovators.

PRIMA Section 2 Multitopics 2026

Closed

Code: 39878 | Programme name: 2933 | Start submission calls: 20/03/2026 | End submission calls: 15/05/2026

The topics that have opened under the present call are the following:

• Thematic Area 1 – Water management in the Nexus: Topic 2.1.1-2026 (RIA) Leveraging Ecosystem Functions and Enhancing Water Allocation for the Protection and Restoration of Non-Perennial Watercourses in the Mediterranean.
• Thematic Area 2 – Farming systems in the Nexus: Topic 2.2.1-2026 (RIA)  Novel remote and non-invasive ICT monitoring and control systems against disease and pest infestation.
•  Thematic Area 3 – Agri-food Value chain in the Nexus: Topic 2.3.1 – 2026 (RIA) Empowering Mediterranean Food Value Chains through Context-Aware Digital Traceability.