IraSME Call for Proposals Launched: Funding for International R&D Collaboration Projects
SMEs and research institutions can submit grant applications for international innovation projects under the IraSME and ZIM programs through September 30, 2026.
June 18, 2026
The international IraSME network has opened its 38th call for proposals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and research institutions can apply for funding for market-oriented research and development projects through the end of September—supported in Germany by the Central Innovation Program for SMEs (ZIM).
The international funding network IraSME has opened its 38th call for proposals for research and development projects. Companies and research institutions from several countries now have the opportunity to submit innovative, market-oriented projects in international consortia by September 30, 2026.
Funding is available for R&D collaboration projects aimed at developing new products, processes, or technical services with high market potential. There are no restrictions regarding technologies or industries, which means that a wide variety of innovative ideas can be addressed.
The call is aimed in particular at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as other medium-sized companies. Research institutions may be involved in the projects as cooperation partners, provided they are not engaged in commercial activities.
For German applicants, funding is provided through the Central Innovation Program for SMEs (ZIM) of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. The support is granted as a non-repayable grant in the form of partial financing.
Several countries and regions are participating in the current call for proposals, including Belgium (Flanders and Wallonia), Brazil, Germany, Luxembourg, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Turkey.
An international matching event is being offered to assist with finding partners. In addition, several free webinars with participating funding agencies will take place in June, providing in-depth insight into the call for proposals and funding conditions.
Interested companies and research institutions are invited to take advantage of this funding opportunity and collaborate on international innovation projects.
Further Information
Further information on the current call for proposals can be found here: IraSME Call Details
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