EU Funding For AI Innovation
Soft Giants and Fundwiser have partnered to help AI and technology companies access EU funding. Check which grants your project qualifies for.
How The Partnership Works
Soft Giants is a technology consultancy that helps companies build and scale AI solutions — from business strategy and data intelligence to product engineering and technology transformation.
Through this partnership, Soft Giants clients get direct access to Fundwiser's EU grant expertise. If you're investing in AI R&D, there's a good chance EU or national funding can cover a significant share of the costs.
Fundwiser handles the entire grant process: identifying the right programmes, assessing eligibility, writing the application, and managing submission. You and Soft Giants stay focused on building.
What We Fund Together
- AI/ML product development
- Generative AI applications
- Data intelligence & analytics
- Technology transformation
- International market expansion
- Cross-border R&D partnerships
From Idea To Funded Project
Eligibility Check
Fill out the form below. We assess your company profile and project against open grant programmes within 48 hours.
Grant Strategy
We identify the best-fit grants and build an application strategy together with Soft Giants and your team.
Application & Funding
Fundwiser writes and submits the application. You focus on your project with Soft Giants.
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.
What does it cost?
The eligibility assessment is free. If we find a match, Fundwiser typically works on a success-based model — you only pay when funding is secured.
Which grants are available?
It depends on your company profile, location, and project. Common matches for AI companies include Business Finland AI Funding, Horizon Europe, EIC Accelerator, and Eurostars.
Do I need to be a Soft Giants client?
No. This page is open to anyone, but Soft Giants clients benefit from a streamlined process since we already understand the technology context.
How long does the process take?
We respond to eligibility checks within 48 hours. Full application timelines depend on the specific grant — typically 4-8 weeks from kickoff to submission.
Check Your Eligibility
Tell us about your project and we'll respond within 48 hours with a personalised assessment of which grants you qualify for.
Ready to Explore
Your Funding Options?
Book a call with Fundwiser to discuss grants that match your AI project.