Which investor invests in what?

Investors, grants, loans, accelerators and other funding for European startups, from idea to Series C. Every fact links to its source. Looking for investors that fit your startup? Get matched.

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Tijdelijke subsidieregeling Luchtvaart in Transitie (LIT)
Open
Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie
Dutch subsidy programme supporting aviation sustainability projects through vouchers, feasibility studies, and collaborative R&D grants for SMEs, startups, and research institutes.
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
Netherlands
Key fact
Deadline 1 Dec 2026
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
SLIM-regeling
Uncertain
Uitvoering van Beleid
Dutch grant supporting SMEs to structurally embed learning and professional development, funding initiatives such as organizational reviews, career advice, and the creation of internal training systems with up to €24,999.
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
Netherlands
Key fact
Ticket up to €25K
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
European Defence Fund (EDF)
Rolling
European Commission
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
EU-wide
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Innovation Fund (INNOVFUND)
Rolling
European Commission
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
EU-wide
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)
Rolling
European Commission
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
EU-wide
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)
Rolling
European Commission
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
EU-wide
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
EU4Health Programme (EU4H)
Rolling
European Commission
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
EU-wide
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL)
Rolling
European Commission
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
EU-wide
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Single Market Programme (SMP)
Rolling
European Commission
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
EU-wide
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Interregional Innovation Investments Instrument (I3)
Rolling
European Commission
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
EU-wide
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)
Rolling
European Commission
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
EU-wide
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
MIT: R&D-Samenwerkingsprojecten
Uncertain
Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland
Dutch grant programme supporting collaborations between at least two SMEs focused on industrial research or experimental development.
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
Netherlands
Key fact
Ticket €25K–€175K
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Eurostars
Uncertain
Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland
Dutch national subsidy funding international market-oriented R&D collaboration between innovative SMEs under the European Eurostars programme.
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
Netherlands
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
MIT Zuid
Uncertain
LIOF
Subsidy programme for Dutch SMEs in the southern region supporting innovation in top sectors via feasibility projects (up to €20,000) and R&D collaboration projects.
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
Netherlands
Key fact
Ticket up to €20K
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
EUDIS SME Calls
Closed, next round expected
European Defence Fund
Annual EU defence grant scheme funding SME consortia with up to €6 million for development actions and up to €5 million for research actions across non-thematic defence technologies.
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
EU-wide
Key fact
Deadline 29 Sep 2026
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Women TechEU
Open
EU-funded initiative supporting women leading deep tech startups across European Union member states and Horizon Europe associated countries.
Kind
Grant programme
Stages
Pre-seed · Seed
Countries
AL, AM, BA +17
Key fact
Deadline 15 Jun 2027
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
EIC Accelerator
Closed, next round expected
European Commission
EU funding scheme supporting startups and SMEs with breakthrough, high-impact innovations through grants and equity, covering both open topics and specific strategic technology challenges.
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
EU-wide
Key fact
Deadline 4 Nov 2026
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges Pilot
Closed, next round expected
European Innovation Council
The EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges Pilot provides two-stage grant funding for high-risk deep tech innovation, offering €300,000 in Stage 1 for feasibility benchmarking and up to €2.5 million in Stage 2 for real-world testing and commercialisation.
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
EU-wide
Key fact
Deadline 26 Feb 2026
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE)
Closed, next round expected
European Commission
EU pilot programme offering up to 100% grant funding for 20 to 30 disruptive defence technology projects by startups and SMEs, targeting fast innovation cycles in areas like AI, quantum, and drones.
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
EU-wide
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026
Innovation Fund
Closed, next round expected
Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland
EU grant programme funding commercial demonstration and production of innovative low-carbon and clean-tech technologies that substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Kind
Grant programme
Countries
EU-wide
Last verified
Verified 6 Nov 2026