Information Technology for European Advancement (ITEA)
For whom?
Ambitious industries, SMEs, start-ups, knowledge institutes, universities and end-user organisations
For what?
The development of software innovations
Apply for grant in 2026
Until 12 february 2026
With the Eureka programme, the Dutch ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate alongside the European Commission stimulate organisations which focus on market-oriented R&D. ITEA is a strategic European research programme aimed at the development of software intensive services and systems.
For whom is ITEA?
ITEA4 supports large-scale software innovations initiated from the industry. The grant is accessible for European partnerships between large industry, SMEs, start-ups, research institutes, universities and user organisations (profit or non-profit). A consortium must consist of at least two partners from two different countries, either both from different Eureka Member Countries or a Eureka Member Country and one Eureka Associated Country.
The grant scheme stimulates market-oriented and applied research in the field of software-intensive services and systems. Your project must challenge one or more of the following themes:
- Smart Mobility
- Smart Health
- Safety and Security
- Smart Engineering
- Smart Communities
- Smart Cities
- Smart Industry
Deadlines ITEA 2026
The fourth call is open for applicatons until 12 february 2026. A budget of € 10 million is available for this opening, with up to € 4 million funded per project.
Would you like to know more about ITEA?
Contact us via 088 495 20 00 or fill in the form below for more information on topics such as the eligibility criteria or the application and evaluation process. Our specialists would be pleased to support you with the grant acquisition process.
