Grant opportunity
EU AID4SME Open Call 2
AID4SME Open Call 2 is a European cascade-funding opportunity for SMEs and innovation actors, listed through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
- Funder
- European Commission / AID4SME
- Application deadline
- Application deadline: Jul 14, 2026
- Award
- Cascade funding support through AID4SME Open Call 2
- Applicant
- SMEs and innovation actors
- Discipline
- Business & Innovation
- Region
- Europe / eligible countries
- Posted
- May 24, 2026
Call summary
Overview
AID4SME Open Call 2 is listed as a cascade-funding opportunity through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
Who can apply
- SMEs and innovation actors should confirm eligibility, country rules, technology scope, and submission requirements in the official open-call documents.
- Applicants should use the EU portal and AID4SME materials for the exact call conditions.
What it supports
- SME innovation, technology uptake, cascade funding, and project implementation under the AID4SME framework.
- Specific project topics and eligible activities should be confirmed in the official call documents.
Funding and duration
Funding follows the AID4SME Open Call 2 cascade-funding rules and official call budget.
Application deadline
Application deadline: Jul 14, 2026
How to apply
Use the official EU Funding & Tenders Portal or linked AID4SME submission route by 14 July 2026.
Call details
About the opportunity
AID4SME Open Call 2 is listed as a cascade-funding opportunity through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
European Commission / AID4SME lists this opportunity for SMEs and innovation actors, Business & Innovation, Europe / eligible countries.
This listing is written for researchers, students, universities, NGOs, research teams, policy professionals and academic institutions searching for Business & Innovation grants, fellowships, scholarships, conferences, workshops and funding opportunities in Europe / eligible countries contexts.
Eligibility
SMEs and innovation actors should confirm eligibility, country rules, technology scope, and submission requirements in the official open-call documents.
Applicants should use the EU portal and AID4SME materials for the exact call conditions.
Funding and benefits
Funding follows the AID4SME Open Call 2 cascade-funding rules and official call budget.
Themes and supported activities
SME innovation, technology uptake, cascade funding, and project implementation under the AID4SME framework.
Specific project topics and eligible activities should be confirmed in the official call documents.
Deadline and timeline
Application deadline: Application deadline: Jul 14, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official EU Funding & Tenders Portal or linked AID4SME submission route by 14 July 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.