Proof of Concept for Technology / Knowhow Applications

Closed

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

Closed

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

Closed

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

Closed

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

Closed

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.

PRIMA – Section 1 – Thematic Area 4 Coordination and Support Action (CSA) – 1.4.1-2026 (CSA): Institutionalising and scaling the Mediterranean WEFE Nexus Community of Practice for cross-sectoral governance and policy uptake

Closed

Code: 39875 | Identifier Code: 1.4.1-2026 | Programme name: 2933 | Start submission calls: 20/03/2026 | End submission calls: 11/06/2026

Building on the foundations laid under the PRIMA-funded WEFE4MED project, this action will consolidate and expand the Mediterranean WEFE NCoP, fostering cross-sectoral cooperation and strengthening linkages to policy and investment agendas.

The NCoP will operate as a structured and sustained mechanism for collaborative learning, cross-sectoral dialogue and the progressive uptake of Nexus approaches across the Mediterranean, including in contexts where land, water, energy, food and ecosystems interact along the land–water–coastal continuum.

PRIMA – Section 1 – Thematic Area 3 Food value chain in the Nexus – 1.3.1-2026 (IA): Sustainable on-site transformation of perishable Mediterranean agri-products

Closed

Code: 39871 | Identifier Code: 1.3.1-2026 | Programme name: 2933 | Start submission calls: 20/03/2026 | End submission calls: 15/05/2026

Proposals should support the co-design, development, demonstration, and validation of compact, modular, and cost-efficient processing solutions enabling the on-site or near-site transformation of perishable Mediterranean the on-site or near-site transformation of perishable Mediterranean plant agricultural products (e.g., onions, tomatoes, peppers, grapes, olives, citrus fruits, figs, etc.) into higher-value food products (such as dried fruits, pastes, spreads, fermented products, preserved vegetables, herbal extracts etc.).

Solutions should be adapted to typical Mediterranean agro-climatic conditions and socio-economic contexts, including areas with limited water availability and weak infrastructure. Technologies should be simple to operate, maintain, repair, and replicate locally, ensuring long-term adoption and sustainability.

PRIMA – Section 1 – Thematic Area 2-Farming systems in the Nexus – 1.2.1-2026 (IA): Next Generation of Sustainable and Alternative Animal Feeds for Circular and Resilient Mediterranean Farming Systems

Closed

Code: 39867 | Identifier Code: 1.2.1-2026 | Programme name: 2933 | Start submission calls: 20/03/2026 | End submission calls: 15/05/2026

The action aims to develop and validate sustainable, economically viable, and regionally adapted alternative feed solutions derived from locally available biomass, including agri-food waste streams.

Proposed innovations should build on and advance existing knowledge and solutions from previous projects, including those supported under EU and PRIMA programmes, where relevant.

PRIMA – Section 1 –Thematic Area 1-Water Management in the Nexus – Topic 1.1.1-2026 (IA): Decentralised Brackish Water Desalination for Climate-Resilient and Resource-Efficient Mediterranean Agriculture

Closed

Code: 39864 | Identifier Code: 1.1.1-2026 (IA) | Programme name: 2933 | Start submission calls: 20/03/2026 | End submission calls: 15/05/2026

This topic aims to improve the cost-effectiveness, environmental sustainability, and agricultural applicability of brackish water desalination systems, through solutions co-designed with farmers and adapted to local agro-ecological and socio-economic conditions.

The use of digital monitoring and optimisation tools (e.g., IoT, Digital Twins, AI) is encouraged where this improves performance or reduces operating costs.

Agri-food Biotech Scaling-up

Closed

Code: 39853 | Identifier Code: SMP-COSME-2026-BIOAGRIFOOD | Programme name: 3856 | Start submission calls: 25/03/2026 | End submission calls: 02/06/2026

This call will fund projects within the bioeconomy, with a special focus on biotech applied in the food sector. The projects aim at boosting collaboration between biotech clusters, creating a critical mass able to compete with global hubs. Projects will have to actively support their SMEs developing innovative products made with bio solutions, especially to scale-up from the laboratory to pilot- and commercial scale, and explore the best options to provide regulatory support to help bring those products to the market.