Open Calls

RIF Launches Free Workshop To Support Research Funding Applications

Overview

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) is organising a free proposal-writing workshop for applicants preparing submissions under its “Research in Enterprises” call (ENTERPRISES/0326). The workshop will take place on 2 June 2026, from 10:30 to 12:30, at the Research and Innovation Foundation.

The session is intended for participants preparing proposals for the ENTERPRISES/0326 call, particularly those with no previous experience or limited experience in proposal writing. It aims to strengthen their knowledge and skills through presentations and hands-on guidance.

Benefits

Participants will receive expert guidance on how to prepare proposals for the ENTERPRISES/0326 call, helping them better understand the proposal-writing process and RIF submission requirements.

Participation is free of charge.

Who can apply

The workshop is aimed at individuals from:

  • Research Organisations
  • Enterprises
  • Other private and public sector bodies

Participants do not requireprevious experiencein proposal writing. They should be preparing proposals for the “Research in Enterprises” (ENTERPRISES/0326) call.

Criteria

Due to the limited number of available places, priority will be given to participants who:

  • Are submitting a proposal to RIF programmes for the first time, specifically to the ENTERPRISES/0326 call
  • Intend to participate in proposals as project coordinators (leaders)
  • Are not already project coordinators in RIF-funded projects from previous “Research in Enterprises” calls

How to apply

Interested participants must register through the online participation form by 25 May 2026 at 13:00. The workshop will be conducted in Greek.

Participants must first watch the recording of the ENTERPRISES/0326 webinar, held on 28 April 2026, before attending the proposal-writing workshop.

For more information, applicants can contact the RIF Partner Support Centre at 22205000 or support@research.org.cy.

RESIST II Opens €800,000 Funding Call For Process Innovation In Mobility And Transport

Overview

RESIST II Eurocluster has opened its Process Innovation Open Call, offering cascade funding to SMEs in the Mobility, Transport and Automotive ecosystem. The call supports companies seeking to improve their manufacturing or industrial processes by making their current operations more digital, greener and more resilient.

The call sits under RESIST II’s wider €1.6 million funding package for SMEs developing innovation projects linked to net-zero technologies and critical raw materials. The Process Innovation call itself has a budget of €800,000.

Benefits

Selected SMEs can receive lump-sum grants of:

  • Up to €20,000 for individual SME projects
  • Up to €30,000 per SME for consortium projects
  • Up to €60,000 per SME across RESIST II open calls

Beneficiaries will also have access to a pool of experts, coaching and mentoring, international market opportunities, online training for upskilling and reskilling, and technical support provided by CTAG.

Projects require 10% private co-financing from the beneficiary SMEs. Across the two cut-offs, RESIST II expects to support around 15 to 20 projects and fund around 25 to 30 SMEs.

Who Can Apply

The call is open to SMEs established in an EU Member State or a country participating in the Single Market Programme.

Applicants must be active in the ecosystem, either by working in sectors such as automotive, rail, waterborne and cycling, or by being a member of a cluster linked to the Mobility, Transport and Automotive ecosystem.

Criteria

Projects may be submitted by a single SME or by a consortium of two or three SMEs. Consortium projects must involve SMEs from different NUTS2 regions.

Submitted projects should address one or more of RESIST II’s four innovation pillars:

  • Net-Zero Manufacturing & Industrial Decarbonisation
  • Circular Critical Raw Materials & Resource Efficiency
  • Digital Mobility & Smart Industrial Systems
  • Resilient Mobility Value Chains

Projects funded under the first cut-off are expected to run for up to nine months, from October 2026 to June 2027.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted electronically through the RESIST II platform. The first cut-off opened on 13 May 2026 and closes on 13 July 2026 at 17:00 Brussels time. A second cut-off is planned for May 2027.

About RESIST II

RESIST II Eurocluster supports European SMEs working in the Mobility, Transport and Automotive ecosystem, helping them advance their twin transition and strengthen resilience against market shifts and unexpected disruptions.

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