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

France Ukraine Fund II

€71M for French companies reconstructing Ukrainian critical infrastructure. Deadline: April 9, 2026. Priority to companies establishing physical presence in Ukraine.

Up to €7M
Now Open

Netherlands UPF3

€500K–€4M subsidies for Dutch-led consortia with Ukrainian partners. Healthcare, water, construction, renewables, agriculture. Deadline: April 30, 2026.

€500K–€4M
Now Open

JIF 2026

€100K–€200K grants for Africa-Europe consortia scaling digital innovations. Two tracks: Open and AI Focus. Deadline April 30, 2026.

 Now Open

Sprint Grant

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

 Now Open

Finnvera Ukraine Export

Export credit guarantees for Finnish companies trading with Ukraine. €30M EIF-backed pilot for SMEs + €100M national loss compensation ceiling.

€30M + €100M
Now Open

Finnpartnership Ukraine

Up to €400K in grants for Finnish companies building business partnerships in Ukraine. 85% funding rate. Rolling applications, no deadline.

Up to €400K
Now Open

Nefco Green Recovery

€500M+ programme for green municipal infrastructure in Ukraine. Nordic companies participate as suppliers and contractors through procurement.

€500M+ programme
Now Open

Ukraine FIRST

€30M for feasibility studies, technical designs, and procurement planning for large-scale Ukraine reconstruction projects. European consultancies bid for contracts.

€30M
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
Upcoming

FUIF

€50M+ blended finance facility for Finnish companies delivering public sector projects in Ukraine. 35% grant equivalent, 100% Finnvera guarantee.

€50M+ facility
Upcoming

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.

€50M+ projects

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