- Reference
- Not verified
- Implementing authority
- European Innovation Council / EISMEA
- Programme
- EU programmes - Financial Support to Third Parties (cascade funding)
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Days left
- Rolling
- Total programme budget
- Not verified
- Per beneficiary
- Not verifiedSet by each call; typically from a few thousand to around €200,000 per SME (e.g. up to €60,000 in BattleVerse).
- Max. funding intensity
- Not verified
- Own contribution
- Not verified
- Funding type
- Grant
Total budget is not the amount one applicant can receive.
Overview
EU-funded projects pass part of their grant on to SMEs through short, simple open calls, often on AI, robotics, data and testing facilities. Applications go to the project, not the Commission.
Summary written by YARD Law (AI-assisted) from the official sources. Not an official text.
Status: Open. EU-funded projects keep publishing their own open calls for SMEs. On 4 Nov 2026 the portal listed, for example, the BattleVerse call (AI and autonomy, up to €60,000, closes 16 November 2026). Each call has its own dates. source
| Window | Opens | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling - individual calls | - | -Each call has its own deadline; see the portal list. source | Open |
Who can apply?
2 of 11 conditions confirmed
Mostly SMEs and start-ups; each call sets its own technology focus, countries and conditions.
| Requirement | Our record | source |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgarian or EU legal entity | Not verified | |
| SME, micro or large-enterprise eligibility | Mostly SMEs and start-ups. | source |
| Startup or established business | Not verified | |
| Minimum operating history | Not verified | |
| Minimum turnover | Not verified | |
| Eligible sectors and NACE codes | Not verified | |
| Geographic eligibility | Not verified | |
| Linked and partner enterprise rules | Not verified | |
| Financial standing and outstanding public debts | Not verified | |
| Consortium or partnership requirements | Not verified | |
| Other programme-specific restrictions | Every call sets its own eligibility; read its guide. | source |
Eligible investments
0 eligible · 0 conditional · 11 not verified
| Investment | Status | Our record |
|---|---|---|
| AI software development | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| AI integration and automation | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Commercial software and licences | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| GPU servers, computing equipment and storage | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Data-centre infrastructure | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Cloud subscriptions and computing services | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Staff and R&D expenditure | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Machinery and industrial equipment | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Energy-efficiency systems | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Consulting and other professional services | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Construction or renovation | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
Financial requirements
0 of 7 confirmed
| Minimum and maximum project value | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Grant percentage | Not verified |
| Required own contribution | Not verified |
| Advance payments | Not verified |
| Payment and reimbursement rules | Not verified |
| State-aid limitations | Not verified |
| Eligible and ineligible costs | Not verified |
Application process
10 steps
A practical outline. The call documents prevail wherever they differ.
Check eligibility
Read the call page and its guide or terms: who may apply, countries, company stage and any exclusions.
Gather supporting documents
Company registration details, team information, and anything the call names, such as a pitch deck or proof of an ongoing fundraising round.
Prepare the proposal
Answer the call's online form; most of these calls use short, structured applications.
Prepare the budget
Set out the costs or the amount requested in the format the call asks for.
Use the official channel
Apply on the platform named on the call page. Applications go to the programme or project, not to the European Commission. Cascade funding calls (example: BattleVerse) - EU Funding & Tenders Portal
Sign or confirm
Most platforms ask the applicant to confirm declarations online; some ask for a signed declaration of honour.
Meet the deadline
Deadlines are usually 17:00 CET; some calls have several cut-offs.
Evaluation and selection
External evaluators or a jury assess the applications; some calls add an interview or a pitch.
Sign the agreement
Selected applicants sign a sub-grant, prize or support agreement with the programme operator.
Deliver and report
Carry out the agreed work and report as the agreement sets out to receive the payments.
Required documents
list not extracted yet
No document list recorded yet.
Each call has its own short application form, usually on the project's own platform.
Official sources
3 official links
- Official programme announcement
- AID4SME Open Call 2 - EU Funding & Tenders Portal (example, closed)
- Guidelines for applicants
- Not linked yet
- Application templates
- Not linked yet
- Eligible-cost rules
- Not linked yet
- Official clarifications and amendments
- Not linked yet
- Managing authority contact
- Not linked yet
- Official news release
- EDF BattleVerse launches first open call for cascade funding (28 Sep 2026)
Managing authority contact: Each call names its own helpdesk. ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal
Questions and answers
4 questions
- Can a Bulgarian company apply for EU Cascade Funding for SMEs?
- Eligible applicants: Mostly SMEs and start-ups; each call sets its own technology focus, countries and conditions. Usually EU and Associated Countries; check each call.
- What is the deadline for EU Cascade Funding for SMEs?
- EU Cascade Funding for SMEs has no fixed deadline: applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Checked on 4 Nov 2026.
- How much funding can one company get from EU Cascade Funding for SMEs?
- Set by each call; typically from a few thousand to around €200,000 per SME (e.g. up to €60,000 in BattleVerse).
- How do I apply for EU Cascade Funding for SMEs?
- Applications are made on the programme's own online platform, linked from the official call page. Official announcement: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/14143
Summary written by YARD Law (AI-assisted) from the official sources. Not an official text.
Record history
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