Industry

Smart
Cities

EU funding for urban development, smart infrastructure, digital services, and sustainable city solutions in developing markets.

Funding Landscape

Rapid urbanization in developing markets creates massive demand for smart city solutions. The EU is funding European companies to bring their expertise in urban planning, digital infrastructure, and sustainable city development to partner countries.

€8.2M

Global Gateway Digital Lot

90%

EU Funding Rate

€2M

Max Per Project

Eligible Activities

Urban planning and master planning
Smart grid and utility management
Intelligent traffic systems
Waste management solutions
Water and sanitation systems
Public safety and security
E-government platforms
Smart building technologies

Relevant Grants

Now Open

Sprint Grant

Up to €100K in funding for Finnish small companies developing innovative solutions for international markets. 75% funding rate.

Upcoming

LIFE SAP 2026

~€300M in EU grants for environment and climate action projects. 60-75% funding for biodiversity, circular economy, and climate change mitigation.

~€300M

Upcoming

LIFE CET 2026

~€91.4M in EU grants for clean energy transition projects. Up to 95% funding for capacity building, policy support, and market facilitation.

~€91.4M

Upcoming

LIFE SIP/SNaP 2026

€10M-€30M in EU grants for large-scale strategy implementation. 60-75% funding for projects implementing national or regional environment and climate plans.

€10M–€30M

Not Accepting