Overview of the Call
The Collaborative Scientific Research call supports collaborative industrial research projects conducted in partnership between companies and research organizations. The research funded through this call is expected to advance projects toward higher levels of technology readiness, including experimental development and innovation activities, while providing young researchers with valuable career experience. The call also aims to foster long-term relationships and collaboration among consortium members that continue beyond the supported projects.
Projects are implemented by consortia composed of an applicant and one or more partners. Each consortium must include at least one research organization and one company. Both the research organization and the company can act as either applicants or partners.
Call type: Open call
Operational program: Competitiveness and Cohesion 2021–2027
Managing authority: Ministry of Science, Education, and Youth
Application start date: September 1, 2025, 11:00
Application deadline: October 15, 2025, 11:00
Total budget: EUR 29,593,441
Purpose of the Call
To increase the development of new technologies, products, and processes through collaborative applied research.
Eligible Applicants
- Micro enterprises
- Small enterprises
- Medium enterprises
- Large enterprises
- Research institutions
Funding Amounts
- Minimum grant amount: EUR 350,000
- Maximum grant amount: EUR 1,000,000
Application deadline
October 15, 2025
