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Innowwide 2026 Funding Call: SMEs Can Apply for Up to โ‚ฌ60,000 for International Market Feasibility Projects ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ถ

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Innowwide 2026 Funding Call: SMEs Can Apply for Up to โ‚ฌ60,000 for International Market Feasibility Projects ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ถ

Innowwide 2026 Funding Call: SMEs Can Apply for Up to โ‚ฌ60,000 for International Market Feasibility Projects ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ถ. Applications are open for the 5th Innowwide Call for Market Feasibility Projects โ€“ Autumn 2026, offering innovative small and medium-sized enterprises and startups from eligible European countries and associated markets the opportunity to receive:

๐Ÿ’ฐ โ‚ฌ60,000 IN FUNDING

to test the feasibility of an innovative product, process or service in a new international market.

The programme is designed for SMEs that want to explore whether their innovation can successfully enter a target country in:

๐ŸŒ AFRICA

๐ŸŒŽ THE AMERICAS

๐ŸŒ ASIA

or:

๐ŸŒŠ OCEANIA.

Projects must last:

โณ 6 MONTHS

and should assess the practical, technical, commercial, legal and socioeconomic feasibility of entering the selected market.

For the 2026 call, Innowwide has a total budget of:

๐Ÿ’ถ โ‚ฌ4.2 MILLION

and expects to fund:

๐ŸŒŸ 70 MARKET FEASIBILITY PROJECTS

with each successful SME receiving a fixed:

๐Ÿ’ฐ โ‚ฌ60,000 GRANT.

Applications opened on:

๐Ÿ“… 1 OCTOBER 2026

and close on:

๐Ÿšจ 1 DECEMBER 2026 AT 14:00 CET.

โš ๏ธ Important Accuracy Note

The Innowwide grant is:

๐Ÿ’ฐ โ‚ฌ60,000 PER SUCCESSFUL PROJECT

but this does not mean the programme covers 100% of project costs.

The maximum Innowwide funding rate is:

๐Ÿ“Š 70% OF ELIGIBLE PROJECT COSTS.

Because of this, the total eligible project budget must be at least:

๐Ÿ’ถ โ‚ฌ86,000.

The applicant SME must therefore finance project expenditure beyond the โ‚ฌ60,000 grant. In practical terms, an SME with the minimum โ‚ฌ86,000 eligible project budget would need to contribute at least approximately:

๐Ÿ’ถ โ‚ฌ26,000

from its own or other eligible resources.

Another major point for the 2026 call is that the applicant SME must:

โœ… HAVE BEEN LEGALLY ESTABLISHED FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS BY THE DEADLINE

and:

โŒ MUST NOT HAVE RECEIVED FUNDING UNDER A PREVIOUS INNOWWIDE CALL IN 2022, 2023, 2024 OR 2025.

This is an important change to check carefully before applying.

๐ŸŒ Innowwide 2026 Funding Call: Quick Overview

DetailInformation
ProgrammeInnowwide
Call5th Innowwide Call for Market Feasibility Projects โ€“ Autumn 2026
Programme TypeInternationalisation / Market Feasibility Funding
Applicant TypeInnovative SMEs & Startups
Grant Per Projectโ‚ฌ60,000
Total Call Budgetโ‚ฌ4.2 Million
Expected Projects Funded70
Funding RateMaximum 70%
Minimum Eligible Project Costโ‚ฌ86,000
Applicant ContributionCosts Above โ‚ฌ60,000
Project Duration6 Months
Target MarketsAfrica, Americas, Asia or Oceania
Local PartnerIndependent Local Subcontractor Required
Minimum TRL4
Maximum TRL in Target Country8
Applicant EstablishmentMinimum 2 Years by Deadline
Previous Innowwide BeneficiariesNot Eligible for Call 5
Applications Per SMEOne
Application LanguageEnglish
Application PlatformSmartSimple
Call OpensOctober 1, 2026
DeadlineDecember 1, 2026 at 14:00 CET
Results ExpectedFirst Quarter of 2027
StatusApplications Open

๐Ÿ›๏ธ What Is Innowwide?

Innowwide 2026 Funding Call: SMEs Can Apply for Up to โ‚ฌ60,000 for International Market Feasibility Projects ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ถ

Innowwide is an international market-feasibility funding programme delivered through the Eureka Network and funded by the European Union as part of the:

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EUROPEAN PARTNERSHIP ON INNOVATIVE SMEs.

Its purpose is to help innovative European SMEs better understand whether their:

๐Ÿ“ฆ PRODUCT

โš™๏ธ PROCESS

or:

๐Ÿ’ป SERVICE

can be adapted and commercialised successfully in a new international market.

The programme can support SMEs at different stages of their innovation journey.

For example, a company may use Innowwide before launching a larger:

๐Ÿ”ฌ RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

or after completing an R&D project and wanting to determine whether its new solution could succeed commercially in another country.

๐ŸŒ What Is a Market Feasibility Project?

An Innowwide market feasibility project is a structured assessment designed to determine whether an innovative business solution can realistically succeed in a selected target market.

The project can investigate:

๐Ÿ”ฌ TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY

๐Ÿ“Š MARKET CONDITIONS

โš–๏ธ LEGAL & REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

๐Ÿ’ฐ FINANCIAL CONDITIONS

๐Ÿ›๏ธ POLITICAL CONDITIONS

๐Ÿ‘ฅ CULTURAL & BEHAVIOURAL FACTORS

and:

๐ŸŒ SOCIOECONOMIC CONDITIONS.

The objective is to help the SME understand what may:

โœ… SUPPORT

or:

โŒ PREVENT

the successful deployment of its innovation in the new market.

๐Ÿ’ฐ How Much Funding Is Available?

Each selected project receives:

๐Ÿ’ถ โ‚ฌ60,000.

For Call 5, Eureka has allocated:

๐Ÿ’ถ โ‚ฌ4.2 MILLION

to support:

70 PROJECTS.

๐Ÿ“Š What Is the Funding Rate?

The maximum funding rate is:

70%.

Therefore, the project must have eligible costs of at least:

๐Ÿ’ถ โ‚ฌ86,000.

The applicant SME must finance costs beyond the โ‚ฌ60,000 grant itself.

๐Ÿ’ณ How Is the โ‚ฌ60,000 Paid?

Funding is released in two stages.

1๏ธโƒฃ Initial Pre-Financing

Successful applicants receive:

๐Ÿ’ถ โ‚ฌ42,000

at the beginning of the project.

This represents:

70% OF THE GRANT.

2๏ธโƒฃ Final Payment

The remaining:

๐Ÿ’ถ โ‚ฌ18,000

is paid after the mandatory six-month project has been completed and the final report has been submitted and accepted.

If the final report is incomplete or inadequate, Eureka may request additional information.

If the required information still does not satisfy the programme requirements, the grant can potentially be:

โš ๏ธ REDUCED

or:

โš ๏ธ WITHDRAWN,

and the beneficiary may be required to repay pre-financing.

๐Ÿ’ผ What Costs Can the Grant Cover?

Eligible costs include:

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ผ Personnel Costs

Staff time directly related to the project.

๐Ÿค Subcontracting Costs

Including the required local counterpart in the target market.

โœˆ๏ธ Travel & Subsistence

Costs necessary for project implementation.

๐Ÿงฐ Equipment Depreciation

Eligible equipment-related costs calculated according to the applicable rules.

๐Ÿ›’ Other Goods, Works & Services

Costs directly required to carry out the feasibility project.

๐Ÿงพ Indirect Costs

Indirect costs are calculated using a:

25% FLAT RATE

on eligible direct costs, excluding subcontracting.

๐ŸŒ Which Countries Can Applicant SMEs Come From?

The applicant SME must be legally established in:

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ AN EU MEMBER STATE

or one of the following:

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Iceland

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Israel

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Norway

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Tรผrkiye

or:

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom.

๐ŸŒ Which Countries Can Be Target Markets?

The target market must be located in:

๐ŸŒ AFRICA

๐ŸŒŽ THE AMERICAS

๐ŸŒ ASIA

or:

๐ŸŒŠ OCEANIA.

The purpose is to help eligible European SMEs explore:

NON-EUROPEAN INTERNATIONAL MARKETS.

๐Ÿค Is a Local Partner Required?

โœ… YES.

Every Innowwide project must include:

ONE INDEPENDENT LOCAL COUNTERPART

based in the selected target country.

This counterpart acts as the:

MAIN SUBCONTRACTOR

for the project.

Possible local counterparts include:

๐Ÿญ SUPPLIERS

๐Ÿ›’ CUSTOMERS

๐Ÿ‘ฅ END USERS

๐Ÿ”ฌ RESEARCH PROVIDERS

or:

โš™๏ธ COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPERS.

โš ๏ธ Is the Local Partner a Grant Beneficiary?

No.

Innowwide is a:

MONO-BENEFICIARY PROGRAMME.

The grant agreement is signed with the applicant SME only.

The local counterpart participates as a subcontractor and does not become a direct party to the grant agreement.

๐ŸŽฏ What Type of Project Is Eligible?

The project must focus on:

PRODUCT-MARKET

PROCESS-MARKET

or:

SERVICE-MARKET DEVELOPMENT.

It should examine whether an innovative solution can be successfully deployed in the target country.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Technology Readiness Level Requirement

For Call 5, the innovation being assessed must have reached at least:

TRL 4.

This means the technology should already have been validated in:

A LABORATORY

or:

A RELEVANT ENVIRONMENT.

The innovation must not exceed:

TRL 8

in the selected target market.

Where the project is expected to lead to further research and innovation activities, Eureka says:

TRL 7

is an indicative upper limit.

๐Ÿšซ What Type of Project Is Not Suitable?

Innowwide is not intended simply to finance:

โŒ SALES TRIPS

โŒ PROMOTIONAL VISITS

โŒ BUSINESS-MATCHMAKING EVENTS ONLY

โŒ CONFERENCES ONLY

or:

โŒ GENERAL MARKET TRAVEL.

The project must involve a genuine:

FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT

with a combination of technical, commercial or market-related activities.

๐Ÿข Who Can Apply?

The applicant must be:

โœ… A LEGALLY CONSTITUTED SME

under the EU SME definition.

Startups and young companies can qualify provided they meet all Call 5 requirements.

๐Ÿ“… Two-Year Establishment Rule

For Call 5, the SME must have been legally established for:

AT LEAST TWO YEARS

before the call deadline.

Because the deadline is:

1 DECEMBER 2026,

the company must generally have been established on or before:

๐Ÿ“… 1 DECEMBER 2024.

๐Ÿšจ Previous Innowwide Funding Restriction

For this 2026 call, the applicant SME must:

โŒ NOT HAVE RECEIVED INNOWWIDE FUNDING PREVIOUSLY

under calls held in:

2022

2023

2024

or:

2025.

Companies should check this carefully because earlier Innowwide calls operated under different repeat-applicant rules.

โš–๏ธ Civil Applications Only

Projects must focus exclusively on:

CIVIL APPLICATIONS.

๐Ÿ’ถ Minimum Project Budget

Innowwide 2026 Funding Call: SMEs Can Apply for Up to โ‚ฌ60,000 for International Market Feasibility Projects ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ถ

The minimum total eligible project cost is:

๐Ÿ’ฐ โ‚ฌ86,000.

๐Ÿค Minimum Subcontracting Requirement

Subcontracting costs must be:

GREATER THAN โ‚ฌ0

because the project requires meaningful involvement from a local counterpart.

๐ŸŒ Can the Project Target Africa?

โœ… YES.

Africa is one of the four eligible target regions.

This means an eligible SME based in Europe or another eligible applicant country could propose a six-month market feasibility project in countries such as:

๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ SOUTH AFRICA

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช KENYA

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ NIGERIA

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ GHANA

๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ผ RWANDA

๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฒ ZAMBIA

or:

๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ผ ZIMBABWE,

provided the project and local counterpart satisfy the call requirements.

๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ผ Can Zimbabwean Companies Apply Directly?

โŒ NOT AS THE MAIN INNOWWIDE BENEFICIARY.

An SME legally established only in Zimbabwe is not included among the countries from which the direct Innowwide applicant can be based.

However:

โœ… ZIMBABWE CAN BE A TARGET MARKET.

A Zimbabwean:

๐Ÿญ COMPANY

๐Ÿ”ฌ RESEARCH ORGANISATION

๐Ÿ›’ CUSTOMER

๐Ÿ‘ฅ END USER

or:

โš™๏ธ TECHNOLOGY PARTNER

could potentially participate as the required:

LOCAL SUBCONTRACTOR

for an eligible applicant SME from the EU, Iceland, Israel, Norway, Switzerland, Tรผrkiye or the UK.

This distinction is particularly important for African organisations interested in collaborating with European innovators.

๐ŸŒ Can Other African Organisations Participate?

Yes.

African organisations can potentially participate as:

LOCAL COUNTERPARTS / SUBCONTRACTORS

in projects where an eligible SME is testing an innovation in their country.

This can create partnership opportunities for:

๐Ÿข SMEs

๐ŸŽ“ UNIVERSITIES

๐Ÿ”ฌ RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

๐Ÿฅ SERVICE PROVIDERS

๐ŸŒฑ NGOs

and:

๐Ÿญ INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS

depending on the proposed project.

๐Ÿ“ˆ What Can SMEs Study Through Innowwide?

Possible market-feasibility questions include:

๐Ÿ“Š Market Demand

Is there sufficient demand for the innovation?

โš–๏ธ Regulation

What permits, certifications or legal requirements apply?

๐Ÿญ Technical Adaptation

Does the product need to be redesigned or adapted for local conditions?

๐Ÿ’ต Pricing

Can the solution be offered at a commercially viable price?

๐Ÿค Partnerships

Which local distributors, users, suppliers or technology partners are required?

๐Ÿง  Consumer Behaviour

How might local culture or purchasing behaviour affect adoption?

๐ŸŒฑ Sustainability

What environmental or social impacts will the innovation create?

๐Ÿ” Intellectual Property

How should intellectual property be protected in the target market?

๐Ÿšš Supply Chains

What logistics or distribution challenges could affect deployment?

๐Ÿ“ Application Requirements

Applications are submitted through Eurekaโ€™s:

SMARTSIMPLE PLATFORM.

The entire application must be completed in:

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ENGLISH.

๐Ÿ“„ Mandatory Workplan

Applicants must upload a workplan using the:

MANDATORY INNOWWIDE TEMPLATE.

๐Ÿค Local Counterpart Commitment

The applicant must invite the local subcontractor through SmartSimple to complete:

THE COMMITMENT

and:

DECLARATION OF HONOUR.

Simply accepting the email invitation is:

โŒ NOT ENOUGH.

The counterpart must complete the required confirmation within the platform before the application is considered complete.

๐Ÿšจ One Application Per SME

Each company can submit:

ONLY ONE APPLICATION

under Call 5.

SMEs considering several possible markets should therefore select their strongest:

TARGET COUNTRY

and:

BUSINESS CASE

Innowwide 2026 Funding Call: SMEs Can Apply for Up to โ‚ฌ60,000 for International Market Feasibility Projects ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ถ

before submitting.

๐Ÿ” How Are Applications Evaluated?

Eligible proposals are reviewed by:

TWO REMOTE EXPERTS

and scored out of:

๐Ÿ’ฏ 100 POINTS.

Three main criteria are used.

๐ŸŒŸ 1. Excellence โ€” 30 Points

Minimum threshold:

18/30.

Reviewers consider:

โœ… Project Objectives

โœ… Ambition

โœ… Degree of Innovation

โœ… Competitive Advantage

โœ… Alignment With SME Strategy

and:

โœ… Co-Creation or Technology Adaptation.

๐Ÿ“ˆ 2. Impact โ€” 40 Points

Minimum threshold:

24/40.

Evaluation covers:

โœ… Market Size

โœ… Impact on End Users

โœ… Market Access & Risk

and:

โœ… Societal, Environmental, Ethical & Gender Relevance

including links to the:

๐ŸŒ SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.

โš™๏ธ 3. Quality & Efficiency of Implementation โ€” 30 Points

Minimum threshold:

18/30.

Reviewers examine:

โœ… Applicant & Subcontractor Capacity

โœ… Availability of Resources

โœ… Project Management

โœ… Planning

and:

โœ… Reasonableness of Costs.

๐Ÿ† How Competitive Is the Call?

Only:

70 PROJECTS

are expected to receive funding.

After remote evaluation, the top:

105 PROPOSALS

that meet all thresholds progress to:

INDEPENDENT PANEL

and:

ETHICS REVIEW.

The final funding list is then produced according to ranking and available budget.

๐Ÿ“… When Will Applicants Receive Results?

Eureka currently intends to communicate evaluation outcomes during:

๐Ÿ“… THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2027.

๐Ÿ“ How to Apply for Innowwide 2026

Step 1 โ€” Confirm SME Eligibility

Make sure your company:

โœ… Meets the EU SME definition

โœ… Is based in an eligible applicant country

โœ… Has existed for at least two years by December 1, 2026

and:

โœ… Has not previously received Innowwide funding.

Step 2 โ€” Select One Target Country

Choose a pilot market in:

AFRICA

AMERICAS

ASIA

or:

OCEANIA.

Step 3 โ€” Identify an Independent Local Counterpart

The counterpart should contribute meaningfully to the feasibility study.

Examples include:

CUSTOMER

SUPPLIER

END USER

RESEARCH PARTNER

or:

TECHNOLOGY PARTNER.

Step 4 โ€” Define the Market Feasibility Project

Explain clearly:

WHAT YOU WANT TO TEST

WHY THIS MARKET MATTERS

WHAT RISKS YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND

and:

HOW THE PROJECT WILL SUPPORT INTERNATIONALISATION.

Step 5 โ€” Build the Budget

The total eligible project cost must be at least:

๐Ÿ’ถ โ‚ฌ86,000.

Step 6 โ€” Register on SmartSimple

Create an account on the official application system.

Step 7 โ€” Complete the Application in English

All fields are mandatory.

Step 8 โ€” Upload the Workplan

Use the official mandatory template.

Step 9 โ€” Invite the Local Counterpart

Make sure the local subcontractor completes the formal commitment within SmartSimple.

Step 10 โ€” Submit Before the Deadline

Applications close on:

๐Ÿšจ 1 DECEMBER 2026 AT 14:00 CET.

๐Ÿ“‹ Application Checklist

Before submitting, confirm:

โœ… SME Status

Required.

โœ… Eligible Applicant Country

Required.

โœ… Minimum Two Years Legal Establishment

Required.

โœ… No Previous Innowwide Funding

Required for Call 5.

โœ… One Target Country

Required.

โœ… Target Country in Africa, Americas, Asia or Oceania

Required.

โœ… Independent Local Subcontractor

Required.

โœ… Civil Application

Required.

โœ… Six-Month Duration

Required.

โœ… Minimum Project Cost

โ‚ฌ86,000.

โœ… Maximum Grant

โ‚ฌ60,000.

โœ… Maximum Funding Rate

70%.

โœ… Minimum TRL

โœ… Maximum TRL in Target Country

โœ… English Application

Required.

โœ… Mandatory Workplan

Required.

โœ… Subcontractor Commitment

Required.

โœ… One Application Per Company

Required.

โœ… Deadline

December 1, 2026 at 14:00 CET.

๐ŸŽฏ How to Strengthen Your Innowwide Application

๐ŸŒ Choose a Target Market With a Clear Strategic Case

Do not choose a country simply because it looks attractive.

Explain:

WHY THIS MARKET

Innowwide 2026 Funding Call: SMEs Can Apply for Up to โ‚ฌ60,000 for International Market Feasibility Projects ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ถ

and:

WHY NOW.

๐Ÿค Select a Strong Local Counterpart

Your subcontractor should provide something the SME cannot realistically obtain alone, such as:

LOCAL MARKET KNOWLEDGE

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

CUSTOMER ACCESS

or:

REGULATORY INSIGHT.

๐Ÿ“Š Use Evidence for Market Size

Avoid vague statements such as:

โ€œThe market is very large.โ€

Use data to explain:

CUSTOMER NUMBERS

MARKET VALUE

GROWTH

and:

ADDRESSABLE SEGMENTS.

๐Ÿงช Clearly Explain the Innovation

Reviewers assess:

DEGREE OF INNOVATION

and:

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.

Explain why your solution is different from what is already available.

๐ŸŒฑ Demonstrate Local Impact

Strong applications should explain how the innovation could benefit:

END USERS

LOCAL INDUSTRY

SUSTAINABILITY

or:

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

in the target market.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Build a Realistic Budget

Because implementation quality is scored, costs should be:

NECESSARY

REASONABLE

and:

DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO PROJECT ACTIVITIES.

โš ๏ธ Common Application Mistakes

Avoid:

  • Assuming the grant covers 100% of costs
  • Submitting a project budget below โ‚ฌ86,000
  • Applying with a company younger than two years
  • Applying after previously receiving Innowwide funding
  • Choosing a European target market
  • Applying without a local counterpart
  • Using a related company instead of an independent counterpart
  • Submitting a project focused only on travel or promotion
  • Ignoring the TRL requirement
  • Failing to upload the mandatory workplan
  • Forgetting the subcontractor commitment
  • Submitting more than one application for the same company
  • Waiting until the final hours before December 1

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Innowwide?

Innowwide is an EU-funded Eureka programme helping innovative SMEs test the feasibility of entering international markets outside Europe.

How much can an SME receive?

๐Ÿ’ฐ โ‚ฌ60,000.

Is the โ‚ฌ60,000 grant fixed?

Yes.

Each successful project receives a fixed:

โ‚ฌ60,000 GRANT.

Does Innowwide cover the full project cost?

No.

The maximum support rate is:

70%.

Total eligible project costs must be at least:

โ‚ฌ86,000.

How much does the SME need to contribute?

At the minimum eligible project budget, the difference between โ‚ฌ86,000 and the โ‚ฌ60,000 grant is approximately:

โ‚ฌ26,000.

How long must the project last?

6 MONTHS.

How many projects will be funded?

70.

What is the total call budget?

๐Ÿ’ถ โ‚ฌ4.2 MILLION.

Can startups apply?

Yes, provided they meet the SME and Call 5 eligibility rules, including the two-year establishment requirement.

Can a newly registered company apply?

Not if it has been legally established for less than two years at the deadline.

Can previous Innowwide winners apply?

Not under Call 5.

The official Call 5 criteria exclude companies that received funding in 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025.

Is a local partner required?

Yes.

An independent local counterpart in the target country must participate as the main subcontractor.

Does the local partner receive the grant directly?

No.

The programme has one beneficiary: the applicant SME.

Can the target country be in Africa?

โœ… YES.

Can Zimbabwe be the target market?

โœ… YES.

Zimbabwe falls within the eligible Africa target region.

Can a Zimbabwean SME apply directly for โ‚ฌ60,000?

โŒ NO, unless it is legally established in one of the eligible applicant countries.

Innowwide 2026 Funding Call: SMEs Can Apply for Up to โ‚ฌ60,000 for International Market Feasibility Projects ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ถ

A Zimbabwe-based organisation can instead potentially participate as the local subcontractor for an eligible applicant SME.

Can an African university participate?

Potentially yes, as a local research provider or other eligible subcontractor where the project requires that role.

Can the project target two countries?

The programme is structured around one selected pilot target country.

Applicants should therefore design the feasibility project around one primary market.

What TRL is required?

The innovation must generally be at least:

TRL 4

and not above:

TRL 8

in the target country.

Can projects be military?

No.

Projects must focus exclusively on:

CIVIL APPLICATIONS.

How many applications can one SME submit?

ONE.

How are proposals scored?

Based on:

EXCELLENCE

IMPACT

and:

QUALITY & EFFICIENCY OF IMPLEMENTATION.

When will results be announced?

Eureka expects to communicate results in:

THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2027.

What is the deadline?

๐Ÿšจ 1 DECEMBER 2026 AT 14:00 CET.

๐Ÿš€ Final Thoughts

Innowwide 2026 Funding Call: SMEs Can Apply for Up to โ‚ฌ60,000 for International Market Feasibility Projects ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ถ

Innowwide 2026 Funding Call: SMEs Can Apply for Up to โ‚ฌ60,000 for International Market Feasibility Projects ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ถ. The Innowwide 2026 Funding Call provides an important opportunity for innovative SMEs seeking to explore commercial and research opportunities in markets across:

๐ŸŒ AFRICA

๐ŸŒŽ THE AMERICAS

๐ŸŒ ASIA

and:

๐ŸŒŠ OCEANIA.

Each successful SME receives:

๐Ÿ’ถ โ‚ฌ60,000

toward a:

โณ SIX-MONTH MARKET FEASIBILITY PROJECT.

The 2026 call has:

๐Ÿ’ฐ โ‚ฌ4.2 MILLION

available for:

๐ŸŒŸ 70 PROJECTS.

Applicants must remember that this is not a 100%-funded grant.

The programme covers up to:

70% OF ELIGIBLE COSTS

and requires a minimum total project budget of:

๐Ÿ’ถ โ‚ฌ86,000.

Projects also need:

๐Ÿค AN INDEPENDENT LOCAL SUBCONTRACTOR

Innowwide 2026 Funding Call: SMEs Can Apply for Up to โ‚ฌ60,000 for International Market Feasibility Projects ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ถ

in the selected target country, and the applicant SME must have been legally established for at least two years by the deadline.

For the 2026 call, companies that already received Innowwide support in previous calls from 2022 through 2025 are:

โŒ NOT ELIGIBLE.

Applicants are evaluated on:

๐ŸŒŸ EXCELLENCE

๐Ÿ“ˆ IMPACT

and:

โš™๏ธ QUALITY & EFFICIENCY OF IMPLEMENTATION.

Applications close on:

๐Ÿšจ 1 DECEMBER 2026 AT 14:00 CET.

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Programme: Innowwide
Call: 5th Innowwide Call for Market Feasibility Projects โ€“ Autumn 2026
Funding Source: European Union / European Partnership on Innovative SMEs
Administrator: Eureka Network
Applicant Type: Innovative SMEs & Startups
Eligible Applicant Countries: EU Member States, Iceland, Israel, Norway, Switzerland, Tรผrkiye & United Kingdom
Target Regions: Africa, Americas, Asia & Oceania
Grant: โ‚ฌ60,000
Total Budget: โ‚ฌ4.2 Million
Projects Expected to Be Funded: 70
Funding Rate: Maximum 70%
Minimum Project Cost: โ‚ฌ86,000
Project Duration: 6 Months
Minimum TRL: 4
Maximum TRL in Target Country: 8
Local Counterpart: Independent Subcontractor Required
Applicant Establishment: Minimum 2 Years
Previous Innowwide Beneficiaries: Not Eligible for Call 5
Civil Applications Only: Yes
Application Language: English
Applications Per SME: One
Application System: SmartSimple
Pre-Financing: โ‚ฌ42,000
Final Payment: โ‚ฌ18,000
Call Opened: October 1, 2026
Deadline: December 1, 2026 at 14:00 CET
Results: Expected First Quarter of 2027
Status: Applications Open

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