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Start2Def announced the opening of its 2026 selection process for Belgian startups and small companies. Belgian defence is calling on Belgian startups and small SMEs to bring fresh, innovative proof-of-concept ideas to two challenges in the defence field that require solutions. Choose one of two key challenges and submit your proposal. Key challenges: resilient and modular communications for unmanned systems adapted nutrition for wounded soldiers during medical evacuation Applicants must be Belgian companies with their headquarters in Belgium. Sole proprietorships may apply if they have a Belgian enterprise number. Consortia are not allowed, and applications must be submitted by individual startups or small SMEs. More information is available on the Start2Def website: https://start2def.be/ Learn more during the Info Session on 12 November, 4 PM (online). Sign up here (before 11 November, 8 PM)
The launch of the 2027 calls for proposals under the Defence-related Research Action (DEFRA) programme has been postponed until Spring 2027. As a result, the information days initially scheduled for 23 and 24 November 2026 will also be postponed. A revised timeline will be communicated as soon as it becomes available.
The European Partnership for Personalised Medicine (EP PerMed) is about to launch the joint transnational call 2027 (JTC2027) “Cell and Gene Therapy for Personalised Medicine”. The call opens on 4 November 2026.Proposals must focus on the development and validation of an innovative and novel cell and gene therapy for personalised medicine.The call aims to fund multinational, innovative research projects in personalised medicine, which should bring together academic, clinical/public health and private research teams. The JTC2027 will be conducted simultaneously by the participating funding organisations in their respective region/country and coordinated centrally by the Joint Call Secretariat. The call will be implemented in two stages.Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) plans to participate in this call. More information on available funding for researchers based in Flanders and on how to apply will become available on the FWO website upon launch of the call. Deadline for the submission of pre-proposals is 20 January 2027. Questions on available funding by FWO? Contact europe@fwo.be.All detailed information about the call and how to apply is available on the EP PerMed dedicated webpage. A partnering tool is also available. Interested in applying? Join the information webinar on 3 December 2026 here.
Care4Bio, The EU network of National Contact Points for Cluster 6, has published its Stakeholders Map. What does the map cover? EU Missions: The map covers the four Missions relevant to Cluster 6 and information on Mission calls expected in 2027. European Partnerships: The map includes thematically relevant partnerships, including Biodiversa+, Water4All and the European Partnership Forests and Forestry for a Sustainable Future, as well as current funding opportunities. EU CAP Network: The map covers the multi-actor approach, knowledge exchange and the transfer of research results into agricultural practice through AKIS, EIP-AGRI and related initiatives. EIT initiatives: The map includes information on opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, training and collaboration in the food, climate and water sectors. Joint Research Centre: The map includes scientific knowledge, data and expertise available through JRC platforms, observatories and knowledge centres. In brief, this document offers an overview of key European initiatives, programmes and networks in the broader Cluster 6 landscape. The document can be accessed here.
Many Horizon Europe calls are open now, with more expected soon. Use NCP Flanders’ call topic overview to quickly find relevant opportunities. The downloadable Excel files gather essential information and let you browse, filter and sort topics by programme and domain. Planning to work with partners outside the EU? Check their participation and funding status in the Country Eligibility Overview. Some topics also restrict participation for security reasons or to safeguard EU autonomy. Our infosheets explain Security Restrictions in Horizon Europe (art. 22.5) and Ownership Control and the steps of the Ownership Control Declaration & Assessment. For practical guidance on consortium agreements, budgets and other project rules, visit our legal and financial issues pages and browse our infosheets. Still building your consortium? Our partner search overview points you to useful tools and organisations, while our collection of international partner searches can help you identify concrete opportunities. Log in to view the listings. NCP Flanders also provides support at different stages of the proposal development process. To make the most of this support, applicants are encouraged to get in touch early in the process to discuss their plans and see what support is available. The new Cluster 4 calls have opened on 13 October 2026. The first 2027 Health (Cluster 1) calls are expected to open on 29 October, the next Cluster 5 calls on 15 December 2026, and the next Cluster 6 calls on 4 February 2027. Contact the relevant NCP for advice and support.
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Funded under Horizon Europe (HORIZON-INFRA-2022-TECH-01) and running from 2023 to 2026, the ANERIS project aims to tackle the rapid loss of ocean biodiversity. The project’s main objective is to develop, test and implement the next generation of scientific instrumentation tools and methods for sensing and monitoring marine-life. Another key concept of the project is the introduction of the concept of Operational Marine Biology (OMB) as a biodiversity information system. The project consortium consists of 25 partners from 13 countries. Read more about the project and the contribution of Flemish partner VLIZ in this testimonial.
