Call for
€5M for International Projects Tackling Disaster Resilience
Application Deadline:
31 October 2025
About Organisation
The Eureka Network is a leading intergovernmental platform for international cooperation in research and development. With participation from over 45 countries, Eureka promotes and supports cross-border collaborations among companies, research institutions, and universities. Its core mission is to drive innovation and competitiveness across borders by funding market-driven R&D projects that have a tangible impact. Eureka helps transform innovative ideas into market-ready solutions by offering access to public funding, guidance, and matchmaking services across a diverse range of sectors. The organization aims to build global partnerships that create economic growth and address real-world challenges, from sustainability and digital transformation to resilience in the face of emergencies. It prioritizes collaborative innovation that not only advances science and technology but also generates socio-economic benefits for the participating countries. Through its networked structure and country-specific programs, Eureka facilitates smoother access to resources and expertise for small businesses, startups, large enterprises, and academic institutions. Each member country provides its own tailored funding and support mechanisms to project partners, fostering equal benefit across all stakeholders. With a proven track record in empowering international research and development, the Eureka Network continues to be a vital enabler of practical, scalable solutions for global challenges like disaster preparedness and recovery.
About the Grant
This new international funding call under the Eureka Network supports collaborative research and development projects focused on disaster resilience, response, and recovery. The grant seeks to fund initiatives that result in commercially viable products, services, or technologies addressing critical needs during and after disasters such as natural hazards, health emergencies, infrastructure failures, and technological crises. Eligible projects must aim to enhance disaster management through innovations in construction, ICT, health, water, energy, agriculture, and materials science. Prioritized areas include resilient infrastructure, digital warning systems, communication networks, mobile health services, and sustainable post-disaster waste management.
Grants support international partnerships comprising at least two independent entities from two different participating countries. Each consortium must include at least one company and ensure balanced participation. Projects must be civilian in nature, run for no longer than 36 months, and provide implementable, market-ready outcomes within two years post-completion. The typical funding range is €500,000 to €5 million, though other amounts may be considered. Country-specific support varies: Austria (up to 60% for SMEs), Chile (up to €220,000), Lithuania (€300,000), Türkiye (€500,000), Spain (min. €175,000 budget), and Belgium (25%-70% support depending on applicant type). Proposals must demonstrate innovation, relevance, and strong international collaboration.
Who can Apply?
The grant is open to civil society organizations, research institutes, academic institutions, startups, SMEs, and larger enterprises across participating Eureka Network countries. To be eligible, applicants must form a consortium that includes at least two independent entities from at least two different participating countries. One of the entities must be a company actively involved in the development or commercialization of the proposed solution. The collaboration must be civilian in nature and balanced, meaning no single partner or country may control more than 70% of the total project budget.
Each consortium should design the project to ensure all participants benefit equally in terms of knowledge gain, technology advancement, and commercialization potential. The project outcomes must be implementable within 36 months and market-ready within two years of project conclusion. The projects must focus on disaster-related challenges such as natural calamities, health emergencies, technological disruptions, or infrastructure collapses, and propose solutions with strong commercial and societal relevance.
Each country applies its own eligibility rules for funding, which may vary depending on the size and type of the applicant organization. For instance, Austria provides 60% support to SMEs, while other countries like Chile, Türkiye, Lithuania, and Spain have set maximum funding limits and co-funding requirements based on national criteria.
How to Apply?
Applicants must form an eligible consortium and jointly prepare a detailed proposal outlining the project’s objectives, implementation plan, impact, and commercial viability. Each partner must also fulfill their national application requirements. Proposals must clearly define disaster-related goals, partner contributions, timelines, and expected results. Applications should be submitted through the national contact points of participating countries, adhering to both Eureka’s collaborative standards and country-specific funding rules.
Application Deadline
The final date to submit your complete collaborative proposal, along with required national documents, is 31 October 2025. Ensure all eligibility and documentation requirements are fulfilled before submission.
Last Date To Apply
Applications for this funding opportunity must be submitted by 31 October 2025. Late or incomplete proposals will not be considered, so applicants are advised to apply well in advance.
Grant Amount
Grant funding typically ranges between €500,000 and €5 million per project, with country-specific caps and co-funding rates. Smaller or larger proposals may also be considered based on project impact.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
