Funding opportunities

This section provides detailed information on upcoming, ongoing, and recently closed funding opportunities related specifically to glass and ceramics research. It includes national calls from Slovakia and the Czech Republic, as well as international and European-level programmes. The page is regularly updated to help researchers and institutions find relevant funding sources in the field of glass and ceramics.

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Granding authority
TAČR
Program
Program SIGMA – DC1
Status
Forthcoming
Opening date
12.6.2025
Deadline date
30.7.2025
Notification of results
31.12.2025
Detail

The public competition is focused on supporting and developing enterprises based in the Czech Republic that are founded on the utilization of knowledge and results from research and development conducted by research organizations. The Technology Agency of the Czech Republic expects that this support will lead to increased utilization of know-how generated within research organizations and its market application in practice. The Technology Agency of the Czech Republic will publish additional information and all conditions for project proposal submission in the tender documentation on the day of the public competition announcement.

Granding authority
MŠMT
Program
INTER-ACTION – LUAUS26
Status
Open
Opening date
27.5.2025
Deadline date
9.7.2025
Notification of results
17.12.2025
Detail

The objective of LUAUS26 is the selection of collaborative research projects within the categories of basic research, industrial research, and experimental development, encompassing all scientific disciplines. The duration of supported projects is established at 3–4 years. Evidence of the collaborative intent between the Czech applicant and their American partner for the research project shall be provided by the applicant through the project proposal appendix entitled "Letter of Intent". The complete set of relevant information for the preparation and submission of project proposals to LUAUS26 constitutes the TENDER DOCUMENTATION pursuant to Section 19 of Act No. 130/2002 Coll., presented below. Project proposals shall be prepared within the Information System of the INTER-EXCELLENCE programme (hereinafter referred to as the "ISIX system") and submitted in accordance with the manner stipulated in the Tender Documentation. The competitive period during which project proposals may be submitted (applications by candidates for targeted support) commences on 27th May 2025 and concludes on 9th July 2025. The evaluation period shall run from 10th July 2025 to 17th December 2025. The results of LUAUS26 shall be published on the provider's website.

Granding authority
TAČR
Program
SIGMA
Status
open
Opening date
8.5.2025
Deadline date
9.7.2025
Notification of results
30.11.2025
Detail

SIGMA Programme – DC4 is aimed at supporting international cooperation in the field of applied research through joint projects of Czech entities supported by TA CR and foreign partners with the support of foreign organizations. The main objective of this call for proposals is to increase the number of outputs and results in areas that are promising for the future of the participating countries. Another objective is also to promote the transfer of international knowledge, share good practices, and facilitate the penetration of foreign markets.

Granding authority
OP TAK (MPO CZ)
Program
Proof of Concept - 3rd call
Status
Open
Opening date
5.5.2025
Deadline date
18.9.2025
Notification of results
Detail

The allocation for the 3rd Proof of Concept call is set at 800 million Czech crowns. The call is intended for small and medium-sized enterprises, small mid-cap companies, and research organizations. Applications for support will be accepted from 5 May 2025 to 18 September 2025. The objective of the call is to strengthen enterprises with high growth potential that need to test the validity of new technologies and bring unique products to market. The project outcomes will enhance the prerequisites for their subsequent market deployment.

Granding authority
OP JAK
Program
02_22_010 MSCA Fellowships CZ
Status
Open
Opening date
3.3.2025
Deadline date
1.9.2025
Notification of results
Detail

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Granding authority
VAIA
Program
Investment 1: Support of international cooperation and involvement in projects of HORIZON EUROPE
Status
Forthcoming
Opening date
1.6.2025
Deadline date
30.9.2025
Notification of results
Detail

Granding authority
Slovak Research and Development Agency
Program
Bilateral Calls
Status
Open
Opening date
12.5.2025
Deadline date
16.7.2025
Notification of results
Detail

Granding authority
Slovak Research and Development Agency
Program
Bilateral Calls
Status
Open
Opening date
5.5.2025
Deadline date
7.7.2025
Notification of results
Detail

Granding authority
Slovak Research and Development Agency
Program
Bilateral Calls
Status
Open
Opening date
5.5.2025
Deadline date
7.7.2025
Notification of results
Detail

Granding authority
VAIA
Program
Support of excellent projects of Horizon Europe_2
Status
Open
Opening date
28.4.2025
Deadline date
31.10.2025
Notification of results
Detail

Granding authority
VAIA
Program
Investment 1: Support of international cooperation and involvement in projects of HORIZON EUROPE
Status
Open
Opening date
28.4.2025
Deadline date
31.10.2025
Notification of results
Detail

Granding authority
VEGA
Program
VEGA
Status
Open
Opening date
1.3.2025
Deadline date
30.10.2025
Notification of results
Detail

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Granding authority
European Commision, MSCA
Program
HORIZON-MSCA-2025-COFUND-02-01
Status
Forthcoming
Opening date
1.10.2025
Deadline date
3.12.2025
Notification of results
Detail

For supported researchers: Concrete career prospects and increased career stability Access to diverse career pathways in and outside academia Deeper and more diverse set of research-related, academic and transferable skills and competences, leading to greater autonomy For participating organisations: Better alignment of research and Human Resources practices, including recruitment, career accession and progression systems, at participating organisation(s) with the European Charter for Researchers and the Council Recommendation of 18 December 2023 on a European framework to attract and retain research, innovation and entrepreneurial talents in Europe and the Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment; Increased global attractiveness, visibility and reputation of the participating organisation(s); Stronger R&I and teaching capacity and output; Increased contribution to the local, regional and/or national socio-economic ecosystems; Stronger synergies across institutional research, management and teaching structures.

Granding authority
Horizon Europe MSCA
Program
HORIZON-MSCA-2025-CITIZENS-01
Status
Forthcoming
Opening date
16.7.2025
Deadline date
22.10.2025
Notification of results
Detail

Granding authority
European Commision
Program
HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-02-ACCESS-0
Status
Forthcoming
Opening date
12.6.2025
Deadline date
18.11.2025
Notification of results
Detail

The European Innovation Council (EIC) is introducing a pre-acceleration call specifically for WIDERA (Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area) countries in its 2025 work program. This initiative aims to support early-stage, deep tech startups from less-developed EU regions in preparing for full EIC funding opportunities or attracting other investors. With €20M allocated, the program’s primary focus is to boost innovation competitiveness and business readiness among startups from these areas. Startups accepted into this pre-accelerator program will receive grants between €300,000 and €500,000 for up to two years, covering 70% of project costs while requiring the startups to cover the remainder. This funding supports technological development, market readiness, and investor appeal, helping companies better position themselves to apply for the EIC Accelerator program or seek other investment opportunities. Additionally, participants will have access to EIC’s Business Acceleration Services, which include networking, mentoring, and investor matchmaking to help companies scale and attract further investment. Proposals will undergo a single-stage assessment by independent evaluators to determine eligibility and suitability for this funding

Granding authority
European Commision
Program
HORIZON-MSCA-2025-DN-01-01
Status
Open
Opening date
28.5.2025
Deadline date
25.10.2025
Notification of results
Detail

MSCA Doctoral Networks will implement doctoral programmes, by partnerships of universities, research institutions and research infrastructures, businesses including SMEs, and other socio-economic actors from different countries across Europe and beyond. MSCA Doctoral Networks are indeed open to the participation of organisations from third countries, in view of fostering strategic international partnerships for the training and exchange of researchers. These doctoral programmes will respond to well-identified needs in various R&I areas, expose the researchers to the academic and non-academic sectors, and offer training in research-related, as well as transferable skills and competences relevant for innovation and long-term employability (e.g. entrepreneurship, commercialisation of results, Intellectual Property Rights, communication). Proposals for doctoral networks can reflect existing or planned research partnerships among the participating organisations. The selection procedure for doctoral candidates must be open, transparent and merit-based, in line with the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. The vacancy notice (to be widely advertised internationally, including on the EURAXESS[1] website) must mention if the published rates include all employer and employee's taxes and contributions. If possible, the gross salary (net salary + employee’s taxes and contributions) should be published. MSCA Doctoral Networks are encouraged to lead to Industrial or Joint Doctorates.

Granding authority
European Commission
Program
HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-MATERIALS-52
Status
Open
Opening date
22.5.2025
Deadline date
23.9.2025
Notification of results
Detail

Projects are expected to contribute to the following outcomes: Support the implementation of EU strategies such as the proposed Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)[1], the EU Ecolabel[2], the Green Claims Directive proposal[3], the One-Substance-One-Assessment package[4], the Batteries Regulation[5], the Critical Raw Materials Act[6] and the Net Zero Industry Act[7] with scientific evidence on sustainability throughout the entire life cycle of chemicals and materials,; Reduce significantly the cost to apply LCA at company level, including for SMEs, compared to current costs; Allow an efficient and simplified LCA application at early stage of design and facilitate decision making for companies and policy makers by providing user-friendly and cost-effective tools, methods and data; Provide advanced, reliable and predictive life cycle models and impact assessment methods, allowing for a satisfactory measurement of planetary boundaries;

Granding authority
Horizon Europe
Program
HORIZON-CL4-2025-05-MATERIALS-42-two-stage
Status
Open
Opening date
22.5.2025
Deadline date
23.9.2025
Notification of results
Detail

Granding authority
Horizon Europe
Program
HORIZON-CL4-2025-05-MATERIALS-43-two-stage
Status
Open
Opening date
22.5.2025
Deadline date
23.9.2025
Notification of results
Detail

Granding authority
European Commission
Program
HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-01
Status
Open
Opening date
8.5.2025
Deadline date
20.10.2025
Notification of results
Detail

According to the recent report on the future of European competitiveness by Mario Draghi (published in September 2024), ‘the EU boasts an excellent university system on average, but its presence among the top world-leading research universities is limited’. The EU higher education system is quite inclusive and provides a high level of education and training to a significant portion of its young people. However, there are very large differences among European universities, and some perform very well in many respects. This action addresses this challenge by dedicated measures to reduce these disparities by raising the overall level of excellence of research undertaken in higher education entities. Furthermore, this action contributes to the implementation of the European strategy empowering higher education institutions for the future of Europe of 5 April 2022 and the ERA Policy Agenda 2022-24; ERA action 13: Empower higher education institutions to develop in line with ERA, and in synergy with the European Education Area.

Granding authority
Horizon Europe
Program
HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-03-ACCESS-01
Status
Open
Opening date
6.5.2025
Deadline date
4.9.2025
Notification of results
Detail

Granding authority
Horizon Europe
Program
WIDERA ERA Felowships
Status
Open
Opening date
9.4.2025
Deadline date
10.9.2025
Notification of results
Detail

Granding authority
European Commision
Program
HORIZON-MSCA-2025-SE-01-01
Status
Open
Opening date
27.3.2025
Deadline date
8.10.2025
Notification of results
Detail

MSCA Staff Exchanges involve organisations from the academic and non-academic sectors (including SMEs) from across the globe. Support is provided for international, inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary mobility of R&I staff leading to knowledge transfer between participating organisations. Mobility through secondments The organisations constituting the partnership contribute directly to the implementation of a joint R&I project by seconding and/or hosting eligible staff members. Such a project must explore activities that can be based on previous work but should go beyond and generate or strengthen long-term collaborations. Secondments must involve physical mobility[1] of the eligible staff members and must always take place between legal entities independent from each other. MSCA Staff Exchanges can address three dimensions of mobility: international, inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary[2]. While exchanges between organisations within EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries should mainly be inter-sectoral, same-sector exchanges[3] are also possible under the condition that they are interdisciplinary. Interdisciplinarity is not required for same-sector exchanges with non-associated Third Countries. Secondments between institutions established in non-associated Third Countries or within the same EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country are not eligible. The collaborative approach of MSCA Staff Exchanges should exploit complementary competences of the participating organisations and create synergies between them. The secondments should be essential to achieve the joint project’s R&I activities. The project should inter alia enable networking activities and the organisation of workshops and conferences, to facilitate sharing of knowledge and testing of innovative approaches for specific R&I topics. Skills’ development For participating staff members, the project should offer new skills acquisition and career development perspectives. Participating organisations must ensure that the seconded staff are adequately mentored.

Granding authority
Horizon Europe MSCA
Program
MSCA COFUND
Status
Open
Opening date
23.1.2025
Deadline date
24.6.2025
Notification of results
Detail

Granding authority
Horizon Europe
Program
HORIZON-EIC-2025-ACCELERATOR-01 (short application)
Status
Open
Opening date
29.10.2024
Deadline date
18.12.2025
Notification of results
Detail

Granding authority
JECS Trust
Program
JECS Trust call for projects
Status
Forthcoming
Opening date
Deadline date
31.8.2025
Notification of results
Detail

Deadlines: 28th February, 31st May, 31st August, 30th November / each year

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