AI &
Tech
EU funding for artificial intelligence, digital transformation, connectivity, and technology infrastructure in developing markets.
Funding Landscape
Digital transformation is a cornerstone of EU development strategy. European tech companies are well-positioned to receive funding for deploying AI, connectivity, and digital solutions in partner countries.
Global Gateway Digital Lot
EU Funding Rate
Max Per Project
Eligible Activities
- AI solution deployment studies
- Digital infrastructure planning
- Connectivity and broadband projects
- Data center feasibility studies
- Digital skills and capacity building
- E-commerce platform development
- Fintech and digital payments
- Cybersecurity assessments
Relevant Grants
JIF 2026
€100K–€200K grants for Africa-Europe consortia scaling digital innovations. Two tracks: Open and AI Focus. Deadline April 30, 2026.
Sprint Grant
Up to €100K in funding for Finnish small companies developing innovative solutions for international markets. 75% funding rate.
Finnvera Ukraine Export
Export credit guarantees for Finnish companies trading with Ukraine. €30M EIF-backed pilot for SMEs + €100M national loss compensation ceiling.
Finnpartnership Ukraine
Up to €400K in grants for Finnish companies building business partnerships in Ukraine. 85% funding rate. Rolling applications, no deadline.
UNITE Brave NATO
€50M in 2026 for Allied-Ukrainian company teams developing counter-UAS, air defence, and communications technology. Up to €1M per project.
HE Ukraine Partnerships
Ukraine is a Horizon Europe associated country — Ukrainian partners participate on equal terms and are fully funded. Dedicated calls and matchmaking for EU-Ukraine R&D consortia.
Startup EDGE
€20K–€40K grants for Ukrainian deep-tech, green-tech, and ed-tech startups. Funded by EU and France, implemented by Expertise France.
AI Funding
Grants and loans for high-growth Finnish companies building cutting-edge AI solutions. 50% funding rate for SMEs, with additional computing grants for LUMI supercomputer access.
UIF Expression of Interest
EU/EEA and Ukrainian companies can submit investment proposals to the European Commission for facilitated access to EIB, EBRD, and IFC financing. €50M+ projects.
Flagship Fund
€350M private equity fund for Ukraine infrastructure — energy, transport, digital. Managed by Amber Dragon (Amber Infrastructure + Dragon Capital). €220M public first-loss tranche.
Tech Project
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