Calls, Funding & Opportunities

Browse this overview of gateways to calls and funding programmes which may be relevant sources to support Bioregions initiatives.

This is a non-comprehensive listing and the Bioregions Facility does not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions.

​Open Call to support primary producers’ participation in the Bioeconomy Bootcamp

​Open Call to support primary producers’ participation in the Bioeconomy Bootcamp

​BIOECONOMY GIANTS launches Open Call I to support primary producers’ participation in the Bioeconomy Bootcamp
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Discovering Lignin Challenge

Discovering Lignin Challenge

Apply now for the Discovering Lignin Challenge. Deadline: 19 October 2025.
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WoodTech Start-up Challenge

WoodTech Start-up Challenge

Apply now for the WoodTech Start-up Challenge. This year’s topic is trees and forests.
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BIOEAST Open Innovation Challenge

BIOEAST Open Innovation Challenge

Submit a case for the 2025 Bioeconomy Regions Summit. Deadline: 15 November.
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Submit a case for the 2025 Bioeconomy Regions Summit

Submit a case for the 2025 Bioeconomy Regions Summit

Submit a case for the 2025 Bioeconomy Regions Summit. Deadline: 5 September 2025.
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Call for innovators: pitch your solution at the Bioeconomy Innovation Day 2025

Call for innovators: pitch your solution at the Bioeconomy Innovation Day 2025

Pitch your solution at the Bioeconomy Innovation Day 2025. Apply by 15 September.
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International calls & one-stop-shops

Find calls for funding proposals, get information on funding processes and programmes, and apply online. Learn about the tendering process and opportunities for doing business with the European Commission.

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A list of the funding programmes implemented through the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework, divided by heading and cluster.

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EU funding is managed by the Commission, jointly with EU Member States, or through implementing partners. The management mode (shared, direct, indirect) determines the procedure for applications and how they are evaluated.

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Innovation Place is the Open Innovation platform supporting collaborative research through the matching of pre-screened Research and Development projects, qualified organisations, and public funding opportunities.

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The Aurora database offers Finnish funding opportunities in the field of science and the arts, both for project funding and personal grants. The database collects funding from more than 400 organisations and can be used free of charge.

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For projects and research, travel, workshops & education

COST is a funding organisation for research and innovation networks. COST Actions help connect research initiatives across Europe and beyond and enable researchers and innovators to grow their ideas in any science and technology field.

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Find calls for funding proposals, get information on funding processes and programmes, and apply online. Learn about the tendering process and opportunities for doing business with the European Commission.

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The World Bank’s Internship and Talent programmes are open to students and entry-level professionals who are nationals of the Bank’s member countries and attract a large number of highly qualified candidates. The objective of these programmes is to offer selected candidates the opportunity to enhance their skills as well as the experience of working in an international environment.

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The OECD Co-operative Research Programme’s main aim is to strengthen scientific knowledge and provide relevant scientific information and advice that will inform future policy decisions related to the sustainable use of natural resources, in the areas of food, agriculture, forests and fisheries.

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For companies

COSME is improving access to finance for SMEs through two financial instruments that have been available since August 2014.

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Tailor-made support to help SMEs grow and innovate is essential. EU financing programmes are generally not provided as direct funding but channel support through local, regional, or national authorities, or financial intermediaries such as banks and venture capital organisations that provide funding with financial instruments.

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The EIC is a European Union initiative that has the overall objective of identifying, developing, and deploying high-risk innovations of all kinds, with a particular focus on breakthrough, market-creating and deep-tech innovations.

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For regions & regional development

The European Commission offers a range of instruments and funds for regional funding addressed to public bodies, some private sector organisations (especially small businesses), universities, associations, NGOs and voluntary organisations.

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The European Social Fund (ESF) is the EU’s most important instrument for helping EU citizens with finding better jobs and for ensuring fairer job opportunities for all. Both individuals and organisations can apply for funding for an employment-related project.

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The NAMA Facility supports developing countries and emerging economies that show an ambition to play a leading role in the field of climate protection. The Facility make the necessary funding available for these countries to begin implementing their NAMAs (Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions).

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By Bioregions

The European Bioregions Accelerator is an initiative founded in Finland by a team of bioeconomy industry experts and coaches who guide and mentor promising start-ups all the way from an initial project idea to unprecedented access to capital and market experience.

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