Deep tech & R&D

R&D, deep tech and frontier innovation programmes across live markets.

What's in this hub

Programmes are matched by sector tags applied during editorial review. As new countries onboard their connectors, their deep tech & r&d programmes flow into this hub automatically.

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Funding types

  • · grant
  • · equity

Refreshed weekly

Highlights

PrizeNational
R&D / innovation

Germany-wide

Submit project outline then full application

Provider · KMU-innovativ

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PrizeFrance
Funding rate/budget depends on French national rules

Eurostars - French applicants

Strong for French SMEs with European R&D partners

Provider · Eureka / Bpifrance national funding body

EquityFrance
Tax credit based on eligible R&D expenses

Crédit d'Impôt Recherche (CIR)

Important recurring R&D finance source for French innovative companies

Provider · French tax administration

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PrizeBasque Country
R&D / innovation

Euskadi

Apply through SPRI

Provider · HAZITEK

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PrizeCatalonia
R&D / innovation

Catalonia

Apply through ACCIÓ

Provider · Nuclis R+D Empresarial

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PrizeSpain
Subsidy amount depends on researcher/company/call

AEI / Torres Quevedo Grants

Useful for R&D-active startups/SMEs needing scientific talent

Provider · Spanish State Research Agency / Ministry of Science

PrizeSpain
Funding rate and budget depend on CDTI national rules

Eurostars - Spanish applicants

Strong for Spanish SMEs with European R&D partners

Provider · CDTI / Eureka

LoanSpain
Project amount and refundable/non-refundable tranche depend on CDTI terms

CDTI Proyectos de I+D

Core R&D instrument for technology SMEs beyond early startup

Provider · CDTI Innovación

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PrizeNetherlands
Grant amount depends on call/project

Horizon Europe - Dutch participants

Important for Dutch SMEs in consortia

Provider · European Commission / RVO support

PrizeNetherlands
Dutch funding budget/rate set by national Eurostars rules

Eurostars - Dutch applicants

Strong for Dutch SMEs with European R&D partners

Provider · RVO / Eureka

EquityNetherlands
Tax benefit on qualifying innovation profits

Innovation Box

Important for profitable innovation-led companies

Provider · Dutch Tax and Customs Administration

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EquityNetherlands
Tax credit/deduction based on R&D wage costs and expenses

R&D tax credit (WBSO)

Key recurring Dutch innovation finance source

Provider · Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)

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