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Weekly Notifications for LAC Business Opportunities (Tenders, Grants)

Here you can find information on recently announced calls (tenders or grants) mostly relevant for business opportunities. We have gathered this information on a weekly basis. They are listed in a country order. Please be aware that some of the calls have very short-term deadlines. 


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Other Research & Innovation Related Calls

For scholarships and researcher mobility grants between Europe and LAC, please follow:
EURAXESS Latin America and the Caribbean | EURAXESS (europa.eu)




36- EUREKA GLOBAL STARS CALL WITH BRAZIL

This call invites consortia to apply high quality R&D projects within all technology fields.

Participating Countries:  Brazil, Belgium (Flanders), Czech Republic, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Türkiye
Deadline:
2 April 2024
For funding details and further informationhttps://www.eurekanetwork.org/... 



35-Brazil-Sweden: Joint call supporting international innovation projects (EMBRAPII & Vinnova)

The Brazilian Agency for Industrial Research and Innovation (EMBRAPII) and Vinnova, a Swedish organization, are collaborating to facilitate joint research and innovation projects between Brazilian and Swedish companies. This partnership aims to promote knowledge and technology exchange, enhancing the competitiveness of both countries. The areas of focus for these projects include health, mining, bio-economy, and sustainable cities. Eligible participants on the Swedish side include companies, research organizations (universities, colleges, research institutes), and municipalities. On the Brazilian side, Embrapii institutes and companies are eligible.

Swedish projects can receive up to SEK 3 million in funding, with a total budget of SEK 24 million for this call, supporting 8-10 innovation projects. Brazilian applicants must contribute at least ⅓ of the project's total costs in financial resources and can receive up to 50% of non-refundable resources, depending on the type of financing.

Priority areas for these projects include health-related solutions, eco-efficient mining processes, sustainable bioeconomy practices, and innovative solutions for sustainable cities. Additional information for both Brazilian and Swedish applicants can be obtained from the provided contact points. This collaboration offers a significant opportunity for cooperation between Brazilian and Swedish companies in research and innovation endeavors.

Deadline: 8 February 2024

More information for Brazilian applicants

More information for Swedish applicants

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 34-Call for Support in the Exploitation of Results 

ENRICH in LAC's Call for Support in the Exploitation of Results to provide a free-of-charge service for Horizon 2020 (H2020) and/or Horizon Europe (HEU) projects with geographical scope in Europe and/or LAC that need assistance in developing the exploitation of their project’s results (limited vacancies). 

The scope of this call focus on research and innovation (R&I) projects in sustainable urbanization, bioeconomy, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or Digitalization/Industry 4.0, through High-Performance Computing (HPC) deployment, and in Renewable Energy.

  • Selected projects will be granted the opportunity of:
    • One comprehensive online workshop
    • One-on-one mentoring session, ensuring individualized attention.
  • This support will be channelled through three distinct service options:
    • Project Risk Analysis: Equip yourself with the knowledge to pinpoint risks and potential roadblocks to the fruitful exploitation of project results, both in Europe and LAC.
    • Business Plan Development: Navigate the intricacies of guiding projects towards the successful commercialization of their innovative products or services.

Deadline: 20/09/2023

Application Form

Further InformationCall Guidelines

33-Argentina-Mincyt and Spain-CDTI Call

Funding will be given to collaborative business projects of technological development and innovation aimed at the development of ready-to-market solutions or projects with a strong market potential for Argentina and Spain.

The call is open to all types of projects, prioritising the following strategic axes:

  • Cleaner production;
  • Energy transition;
  • Higher quality food and added value;
  • New resources for Industry 4.0.

Deadline: 28 September 2023

Further Information: Call for RD&I projects between companies from Argentina and Spain



32- Brazil (FAPESP) SPRINT Call 

Seed funding to support the exchange of researchers.

There are two possibilities for the International Collaboration Proposal:
• Partner researchers from any foreign research institution which provides travel resources from their university or grants awarded by a research funding agency (see item 2.1 below);
• Foreign research institutions that have confirmed conditions for receiving collaboration proposals with funding for scientific missions to research institutions in São Paulo State (see item 2.2 below).

Deadline: 30 October 2023

More information: https://fapesp.br/en/sprint/ca...



31-Argentinean-German Collaboration in Research

The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) and the National Council for Scientific and Technological Research (CONICET) are pleased to announce the fourth call for proposals to fund joint German-Argentinean research projects in the following areas:

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Geosciences
  • Neurosciences
  • Molecular and Clinical Infectiology and Immunology
  • Social Sciences and Humanities

For further information: https://www.dfg.de/en/research... 




30-ENRICH in LAC EOI: Call for Support in the Exploitation of Results

Expression of Interest: Call for Support in the Exploitation of Results is launched to provide a free-of-charge service for ten Horizon 2020 (H2020) and/or Horizon Europe (HE) projects with geographical scope in Europe and/or LAC that need assistance in developing the exploitation of their project’s results. Projects with a focus on research and innovation in sustainable urbanization, bioeconomy, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or Digitalization/Industry 4.0, through High-Performance Computing (HPC) deployment, and in Renewable Energy will be prioritized.

Further InformationLink to Call Document




    29-1st German-Chilean Call for Proposals for joint R&D Projects by Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)

    Corfo and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) intend to support joint German-Chilean research and development projects (R&D projects) in order to develop innovative products, processes or technical services from all technology and application areas. Funding will be available for R&D projects in which new products, technical services or processes will in subsequent steps generate sustainable solutions with high market potential.

    The call invites partners to present joint proposals for R&D projects until September 15th 2023 according to the following procedures used by Innova Chile and ZIM, specified in the respective guidelines of both funding programmes (“Innova Chile” in Chile and “ZIM” in Germany).


    Eligible project participants from Germany and Chile will finance their costs from the funding schemes applicable for this call (through Innova Chile’s “Crea y Valida – ZIM” instrument/Chilean applicants and through ZIM/German applicants) and complementarily from their own resources.

    Further information: 
    1st German-Chilean Call for Proposals for joint R&D projects by Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)

    UPDATEZentrales Innovationsprogramm Mittelstand (ZIM) - Chile






    28-Open Call EU-LAC Knowledge Forum

    The EU-LAC Foundation, the Uruguayan International Cooperation Agency (AUCI), the National Agency for Investigation and Innovation (ANII) – Uruguay and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) are pleased to announce the launch of this open call for participation in the Knowledge Forum on 24-25 April, 2023 in Montevideo, Uruguay, in a hybrid format.

    Participation in the Forum is free-of-charge and interested parties are kindly requested to submit their expressions of interest by 7 March 2023 (23:59 CET) via this link.

    Further information: Open Call EU-LAC Knowledge Forum | EU-LAC Foundation (eulacfoundation.org)



    27-Brazil-Sweden: Calling Brazilian Artificial Intelligence (AI) researchers and start-ups for collaborative projects and business

    CISB, CNPq and Saab will fund a trip to Sweden for Brazilian researchers or startups interested in getting a closer look at the Swedish innovation ecosystem and initiating contact with large corporations and or develop projects between Brazil and Sweden.

    Objective: Promote connection and facilitate collaborative projects and business between Brazilian and Swedish industry and startups focused on Artificial Intelligence.

    Deadline: 3 March 2023

    Further information: https://www.cisb.org.br/callofinnovation/




    26-ANID (Chile) –DFG (Germany) Call for Application for Joint Research Projects

    Within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) and the National Agency for Research and Development, ANID, of Chile, a joint call for German-Chilean research projects is launched.

    The present scientific and technological cooperation between ANID and the main autonomous organization that finances research in Germany, DFG, is based on the Cooperation Agreement, signed on October 28, 2002, through which the parties involved undertake to develop and strengthen their cooperation in the fields of science and technology.

    Deadline: 31 January 2023

    Further information: Competition | ANID


    25-EUREKA Global Stars Call with Brazil ( São Paulo)

    The national funding bodies from Sweden, Spain and Germany and the regional research funding body the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) from the state of São Paulo, Brazil, have allocated funding for organisations collaborating on international R&D projects in the fields of smart cities and healthcare, with AI as enabling technology, and industry 4.0.

    To note: Sweden is only supporting projects on AI in smart cities and healthcare. 

    Deadline : 31 January 2023 17:0 (CET)

    Link: Eureka | globalstars-brazil-sao-paulo-2022 (eurekanetwork.org)


    24-Joint call for Chilean-German research projects in the area of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology and Astronomy and Astrophysics


    Within the scope of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) and the Chilean Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo (ANID), a joint call for German-Chilean research projects is launched.

    Eligibility: Funding is available for bilateral collaborative research projects comprising researchers from Germany and Chile. Within a research project, contributions from Germany and Chile should be balanced with regard to the scientific contents. Applicants are required to fulfil any national requirements for funding and follow the general regulations of their respective funding organisation (see below). Proposals that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

    Deadline: 31 January 2023

    Further Information & Links:  DFG - Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft - Chilean-German Collaboration in Research


    23-CLOSED! EUREKA Global Stars Call with Brazil

    This call for projects has been launched following Eureka’s Globalstars framework based on mutual consent between participating national and regional funding bodies.

    The national / regional funding bodies from Brazil, Belgium (Wallonia), Belgium (Flanders), Finland, Portugal, Spain, Türkiye and the Netherlands have allocated funding for organisations collaborating on international R&D projects within all technology fields.

    The participating countries especially hope receiving applications in the fields of sustainability or health.

    Deadline: October 11,2022

    Further Information: https://www.eurekanetwork.org/...


    22-The Call for Proposals of " Bioeconomy International 2022"

    The aim of this program is to fund German partners (universities, research organisations and industry) in international consortia. A key requirement of this program is that the projects have to be at eye level. This means that partners from abroad are working equally in cooperation with German partners. All partners should bring their expertise to solve a problem in joint efforts which is difficult (or impossible) to be solved alone.

    Funding is provided to German applicants. This call contains only one general module without co-funding for the international partnersHence, cooperationwith all countries beyond Europe are eligible, but the international partnershave to bring their own funds.

    Deadline for submission: December 14, 2022 1PM CET. 

    Further information: Bioeconomy International: Call 2022 (bioeconomy-international.de)




    21-Bilateral Call between Argentina and Germany for Funding Business Technological Research and Development Projects

    Germany and Argentina announce the launch of a call for proposals for joint R&D projects
    focused on the development of innovative technology-based products, processes or services with strong market potential.

    Deadline for submission for Phase 1 Projects: 16 December 2022

    Call Guidelines: English, German

    Information for Argentinian Partners: Spanish

    20-German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) funding for Scientific and Technological Cooperation (STC) with Colombia 

    Grants of up to 50,000 euros for project-related mobility (exchange of personnel, coordination of bilateral cooperation, organization of events).

    Grants are awarded in the form of project funding as a non-repayable subsidy of up to 50,000 euros and for a maximum duration of 24 months.

    Funding is provided for projects in the following thematic priority areas:

    - Biotechnology

    - biodiversity

    - Health research

    - Marine research

    - Earth sciences

    Deadline for submission: September 16, 2022

    The BMBF has currently commissioned the following project management organization to handle the funding measure at national level:

    German Aerospace Center e. V.

    DLR Project Management Agency

    European and International Cooperation

    Heinrich-Konen-Strasse 1

    53227 Bonn

    Internet: http://www.internationales-buero.de

    Technical contact:

    Jonas Kliesow

    Phone: +49 228/38 21-1438

    Fax: +49 228/38 21-1444

    E-mail: jonas.kliesow@dlr.de

    Administrative contact:

    Lisa Mohr

    Phone: +49 228/38 21-2159

    Fax: +49 228/38 21-1444

    E-mail: lisa.mohr@dlr.de

    Colombian project partners must submit their application to the Colombian Ministry of Science (MinCiencias). For more information, please visit: http://www.minciencias.gov.co/

    Detailed information on this funding line can be found at this link:

    Bekanntmachung (bmbf.de)

    easy-Online - Nutzungsbedingungen (bund.de)





    19-Falling Walls Lab

    Students and early-career professionals of all disciplines are invited to pitch their innovative idea in three minutes, showcasing a breakthrough that creates a positive impact on science and society.

    Falling Walls Lab Argentina- Deadline: 22 August 2022

    Falling Walls Lab Bolivia- Deadline: 31 July 2022

    Falling Walls Lab Brazil- Deadline: 25 July 2022


    18-AL-INVEST Verde- 1st Call for Proposals for Innovative Partnership Projects

    AL-INVEST has been the European Union's (EU) flagship programme for SME promotion and support in Latin America (LA) over the last two decades. The Current Programme aims to promote economic growth alongside environmental sustainability by mobilising EU know-how and investment in support of green transition-related alliances with the private sector in LA.

    This Call for Proposals aims at supporting innovative partnership projects between Latin American and European institutions and organisations. The following priorities will be pursued for this first call for proposals:

    1. Sustainable, deforestation-free agri-food systems and value chains

    2. Transition towards low carbon, resource efficient and circular business models

    Deadline: 27 June 2022 (12:00 pm Brussels time)

    Call Guidelines (for a quick information about the call): https://alinvest-verde.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/AIV_CfP1_Guidelines_EN_final-1.pdf

    For all other documentation: https://alinvest-verde.eu/documents_relevant-guidelines/

    AL-INVEST Verde web-site: https://alinvest-verde.eu/#programme

    Networking Platform for this Call: https://al-invest-verde-1st-call.b2match.io/


    17-EU-LAC Foundation's Call for Proposals

    EU –LAC foundation has launched two calls for proposals. Details can be accessed through the links below:




    16-EnergInno Brazil: German-Brazilian Innovators Network for Green Hydrogen and Biogas

    Throughout February 2022, EnergInno Brazil invites bright minds in Brazil - scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, industry representatives, etc. - to apply with their innovations in the fields of Green Hydrogen or Biogas.

    Successful applicants will have a chance to participate in a one-week journey to Germany from November 7 to 11, 2022 and meet excellent German research institutions, universities and companies in the green energy sector.

    Deadline: February 28,2022
    Further information: https://www.research-in-german...



    15-Portuguese Space Agency supports Internationalization of European SMEs towards Brazil


    The Portuguese Space Agency (Portugal Space) together with the AIR Centre is opening the second out of four calls to promote the internationalization of European SMEs developing Copernicus-based products.  

    This call targets European SMEs that use Copernicus and are looking to expand their business to Brazil. A total of 10 SMEs will be selected to participate in a presential event in Rio de Janeiro that will take place on the 29th and 30th of March 2022. The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and Anprotec are the local partners for this event.  

    Furthermore, this event will happen along with a major Eureka event organized by the AIR Centre in Rio de Janeiro as part of the Portuguese Chairmanship of the world’s biggest network for cooperation in R&D. 

    Deadline for submission:
    February 4

    Further Information: https://ptspace.pt/portugal-su...

    Application: https://ptspace.pt/registo-cop...





    14-CORNET's 33rd Call

    The 33rd CORNET call for proposals for transnational R&D projects is open. 

    EMBRAPII and FAPESP from Brazil and CIENCIACTIVA from Peru are supporting their SMEs joining in the consortium with other participanting countries. 

    Countries / Regions Participating in the 33rd call:

    • Austria
    • Belgium (Wallonia and Flanders)
    • Brazil
    • Czech Republic
    • Germany
    • Japan
    • Netherlands
    • Peru
    • Polland
    • Canada (Quebec)
    • Switzerland
    • Taiwan
    • Turkey


    It is highly recommended to discuss the proposal concept, innovation potential, target
    group, project construction, financial planning etc. with an advisor from the funding
    organisation from the applicant's country before detailed preparation of the proposal, and to interact further during development of the consortium and writing of the proposal.

    Deadline: 30 March 2022

    Further information about the Call is available at: https://cornet.online/calls-fo...






    13-IraSME's 29th Call

    The 29th IraSME call for proposals for transnational R&D projects is open from 1 December 2021 until 30 March 2022. This call is organised and funded by national and regional ministries and agencies participating in the IraSME network through their respective funding programmes.

    Countries / Regions Participating in the 29th call:
    • Austria
    • Brazil
    • Flanders (Belgium)
    • Germany
    • Luxembourg
    • Russia
    • Turkey
    • Wallonia (Belgium)

    Further Information and Call document: https://www.ira-sme.net/curren...




    12-Joint  transnational call on "Prevention in Personalised Medicine"

    This call is launched by the ERA PerMed on December 1, which is an ERA-NET Cofund, supported by 32 partners of 23 countries and co-funded by the European Commission (EC).

    Scope of the Call

    The JTC2022 is constructed around the following three research areas in order to ensure the development of specific PM approaches considering the major aspects needed for their successful implementation in the health systems: (1) “Translating Basic to Clinical Research and Beyond”, (2) “Data and Information and Communication Technology (ICT)” and (3) “Responsible and Effective Implementation in Healthcare”.

     Participating Countries

    The following countries (26) are participating in the preparation of the call: Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania(pending), Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan and Turkey.

    Besides national funders, the following regions are participating (7): Wallonia-Brussels (Belgium), Quebec (Canada), Federation Saxony (Germany), Lombardy (Italy), Tuscany (Italy), Catalonia (Spain) and Navarre (Spain), and one Charity (AECC-FC).

    • Submission deadline for pre-proposals: 17 February 2022 (17:00 CET)
    • Submission deadline for invited full-proposals: 14 June 2022 (17:00 CET)

    Further Information and Call documents

    https://erapermed.isciii.es/joint-calls/joint-transnational-call-2022/



    11-Joint call for Brazilian-German research projects in the field of Industry 4.0, Advanced Digitalisation


    Within the scope of their Cooperation Agreement, the Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education (CAPES) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) are glad to announce a joint call for German-Brazilian research projects in the field of Manufacturing Engineering, especially Industry 4.0, Advanced Digitalisation. The researchers of the funded bilateral projects in each discipline may collaborate by means of workshops, meetings or other collaborative activities.


    Deadline : 11 February 2022

    More information: https://www.dfg.de/foerderung/...



    10-Biodiversa+ 2021-2022 joint Call for Transnational Research Proposals

    Biodiversa+, the European Biodiversity Partnership, is pleased to announce that its 2021-2022 joint Call for Transnational Research Proposals on “Supporting biodiversity and ecosystem protection across land and sea” is now open.

    This call aims to support transnational research projects (3-years duration) addressing one or more of the three (non-exclusive) themes below:

    • THEME 1 – Knowledge for identifying priority conservation areas, establishing effective and resilient ecological networks, enhancing species-based protection and preserving genetic diversity
    • THEME 2 – Multiple benefits and costs of biodiversity and ecosystem protection: synergies and trade-offs
    • THEME 3 – Effective management and equitable governance to deliver bold conservation outcome

    Projects combining aspects from several themes are encouraged. This call is focused on the protection of biodiversity in the wild. This does not, for example, include efforts for restoration of habitats and species, or ex-situ conservation.

    The call covers all environments, i.e. terrestrial, freshwater and marine. It also covers research on biodiversity conservation in the Outermost Regions (ORs) and Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) of the EU.

    45 Funding Organisations from 33 countries are joining this call and have reserved – together with the European Commission – a total amount of over 40M€:

    Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy (incl. the Autonomous Province of Bolzano/Bozen), Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Morocco, Norway, Poland, Portugal (incl. the Azores), Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, The Netherlands, Tunisia and Turkey.

    The following Brazilian States will participate in the call, with the support of CONFAP: Amazonas, Bahia, Ceará, Espírito Santo, Goiás, Mato Grosso do Sul, Maranhão, Paraíba, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Rondônia, Santa Catarina. In addition, at the federal level, CNPq will participate in the call.

    Deadline for pre-proposals submission (mandatory): Tuesday 30 November 2021, 15:00 CET (local time in Brussels)      

    Deadline for full-proposals submission: Thursday 14 April 2022, 15:00 CEST (local time in Brussels)

    For further information: https://www.biodiversa.org/1772



    9-Call for Proposal for joint R&D projects between Germany and Argentina

    The Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation of Argentina and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) will provide access to public funding for joint projects provided by ANPCyT in Argentina and by BMWi’s ZIM programme (Central Innovation Programme for SMEs) in Germany.

    Deadline: 26 November 2021

    Projects should focus on developing innovative products, processes, or technology-based services in all technological and application areas which have strong market potential.

    It is highly recommended that each interested partner (companies and research institutes) contact their local funding agency before starting to fill in a project application (in Germany:AIF Projekt GMBH project management agency for BMWI).

    For further information and Call document: 

    https://www.zim.de/ZIM/Redaktion/DE/Artikel/International/argentinien.html

    https://www.zim.de/ZIM/Redakti...





    8-Horizon Europe Calls targeting LAC Region

    Indicative List of calls of the 1 st Work-Programme (2021-2022) of Horizon Europe with focus on International Cooperation, Brazil and Latin America is available!

    https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/news/he_wp_21-22_br.lac_.inco_final.pdf



    7-Research and Innovation Challenge- Meet Sector Fund (Uruguay)

    The National Research and Innovation Agency of Uruguay (ANII) and the National Institute of Meat of Uruguay (INAC) announce the opening of the Meat Sector Fund, in Challenge modality through which innovative solutions that generate a new intervention model for the Electronic Information System of the Meat Industry will be financed. The objective of this initiative is to support research and innovation projects that help optimize the electronic control of the industry in terms of slaughtering, deboning and meat marketing. They are looking for projects that provide a technological change based on open and modular models, low cost, and that allow the monitoring of processes.

    Financing is granted for a maximum amount of UYU 4,500,000 per proposal, with a period of 6 to 9 months to build the prototype. Knowledge-generating individuals and legal entities from Uruguay or other countries, may apply individually or associated with other national (Uruguay) or foreign organizations such as companies, technology centers or public or private research institutes.

    Deadline: 13 October 2021

    For further details and call document: https://lac.enrichcentres.eu/c...



    6-Local Authorities: Partnerships for sustainable cities 2021

    Reference: EuropeAid/171273/DH/ACT/Multi

    This is the 3rd round of Call for Proposals of the EC Programme “programme “Local Authorities: Partnerships for sustainable cities”. This call will be organised around three geographic lots: lot-1 Africa; lot-2 Asia and the Pacific; lot-3 Latin America and the Caribbean.

    The global objective of the Programme “Partnership for sustainable cities” is to promote integrated urban development through partnerships built among Local Authorities of the EU Member States and partner countries in accordance with the 2030 Agenda on sustainable development.

    The Call has 2 stages of application. Deadline for submission of concept notes is 23 April 2021 at 16:00 (Brussels date and time)

    For further details and application: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?do=publi.welcome&nbPubliList=15&orderby=upd&orderbyad=Desc&searchtype=RS&apply=N&aofr=171273&userlanguage=en


    5-IRASME 27th Call for Proposals-CLOSED on 31 March 2021


    Irasme


    The 27th IraSME call for proposals for transnational R&D projects has opened in November 2020. The call is organised and funded by national and regional ministries and agencies participating in the IraSME network through their respective funding programmes.
    When applying for this call for proposals, please note that applicants are required to consult with their local agencies at an early stage during the preparation of their proposals in order to secure compliance with the applicable national and regional criteria. Eligibility rules, application and funding details vary between countries/regions.

    Deadline: 31 March 2021

    What is funded?

    · Development of new products, processes or technical services.

    · Technical development from the first idea to a possible prototype.

    · R&D with significant technical risks for each funded partner.

    · Minimum constellation: 2 companies from 2 participating countries/regions.

    Countries / Regions Participating in the 27th call:

    · Alberta (Canada)

    · Austria

    · Brazil

    · Flanders (Belgium)

    · Germany

    · Luxembourg

    · Russia

    · Turkey

    · Wallonia (Belgium)

    Guidelines for Applicants

    Application Form

    Further Information: http://wordpress.ira-sme.net/current-call/


    4-German-Brazil Call on Bioeconomy / CLOSED on 19 March 2021

      Deadline: March 19,2021

      German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) targeting Brazil called "Bioeconomy International".

      The initiative "Bioeconomy International" was developed under the German National Research Strategy Bioeconomy 2030, and will now be continued under the Federal Government's new Bioeconomy Strategy. The research funding under this strategy is divided into six building blocks, of which the first building block "Biological knowledge as the key to the bioeconomy" is particularly relevant to this funding initiative.

      Projects in the frame of "Bioeconomy International" shall significantly contribute to implement the Bioeconomy on a global level.

      In Brazil, FINEP (Financiadora de estudos e projetos) carries out a parallel call for tenders. The Brazilian applicants are obliged to submit their application with identical content in Brazil. Further information for the Brazilian partners is given here: http://www.finep.gov.br/noticias/todas-noticias/6221-finep-lanca-par-de-editais-sobre-bieconomia-de-subvencao-e-cooperacao-de-icts-em-parceria-com-a-alemanha

      Call text: https://www.bioeconomy-international.de/lw_resource/datapool/_items/item_301/BRA-DEU_general_call_final.pdf

      3-Bavarian Latin American University Center “BAYLAT” Call for Small Projects (closed on November 19,2020)

        Deadline: 19 November CLOSED

        This call supports small scale (up to 6.000 euro) joint research projects, conception of joint study programs, joint projects to improve teaching, and digital projects in research and teaching.

        Call text in DE: https://www.baylat.org/foerderprogramme/baylat-anschubfinanzierung.html

        Call text in PT: https://www.baylat.org/pt/programas/chamada-para-financiamento-inicial-baylat.html

        Call text in ES: https://www.baylat.org/es/programas-de-baylat/convocatoria-de-baylat.html



        2-IraSME Call for Proposals CLOSED!

        The 26th IraSME call for proposals for transnational R&D projects is currently open and will be closed on 30 September 2020. The call is organised and funded by national and regional ministries and agencies participating in the IraSME network through their respective funding programmes.

        Applicants are required to consult with their local agencies at an early stage during the preparation of their proposals in order to secure compliance with the applicable national and regional criteria. Eligibility rules, application and funding details vary between countries/regions.

        The participating countries / regions in this call: Alberta (Canada), Brazil, Czech Republic, Flanders (Belgium), Germany, Luxembourg, Russia, Turkey, Wallonia (Belgium)

        For more information: https://www.ira-sme.net/curren...

          1-CORNET Call for Proposals- CLOSED!

          Since 01 July 2020, the 30th CORNET Call for Proposals is open! Project submission is possible until 30 September 2020, midday (CET). In the current call, thirteen organisations are participating. FAPESP and EMBRAPII participate from Brazil.

          CORNET is a self-sustained network coordinated by the German AiF F·T·K GmbH receiving financial means from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi). CORNET’s aim is to increase competitiveness of SMEs by funding international pre-competitive Collective Research projects.

          For more information:  https://www.cornet.online/30th-cornet-call-for-proposals/

          Weekly Notifications for LAC Business Opportunities (Tenders, Grants)

          Here you can find information on recently announced calls (tenders or grants) mostly relevant for business opportunities. We have gathered this information on a weekly basis. They are listed in a country order. Please be aware that some of the calls have very short-term deadlines. 


          Week 35 

          Week 36 

          Week 37 

          Week 38 

          Week 39 

          Week 40 

          Week 41

          Week 42

          Week 43

          Week 44

          Week 45

          Week 46

          Week 47

          Week 48

          Week 49

          Other Research & Innovation Related Calls

          NEW! EUREKA Global Stars Call with Brazil

          This call for projects has been launched following Eureka’s Globalstars framework based on mutual consent between participating national and regional funding bodies.

          The national / regional funding bodies from Brazil, Belgium (Wallonia), Belgium (Flanders), Finland, Portugal, Spain, Türkiye and the Netherlands have allocated funding for organisations collaborating on international R&D projects within all technology fields.

          The participating countries especially hope receiving applications in the fields of sustainability or health.

          Deadline: October 11,2022

          Further Information: https://www.eurekanetwork.org/...


          NEW! The Call for Proposals of " Bioeconomy International 2022"

          The aim of this program is to fund German partners (universities, research organisations and industry) in international consortia. A key requirement of this program is that the projects have to be at eye level. This means that partners from abroad are working equally in cooperation with German partners. All partners should bring their expertise to solve a problem in joint efforts which is difficult (or impossible) to be solved alone.

          Funding is provided to German applicants. This call contains only one general module without co-funding for the international partnersHence, cooperationwith all countries beyond Europe are eligible, but the international partnershave to bring their own funds.

          Deadline for submission: December 14, 2022 1PM CET. 

          Further information: Bioeconomy International: Call 2022 (bioeconomy-international.de)




          NEW! Bilateral Call between Argentina and Germany for Funding Business Technological Research and Development Projects

          Germany and Argentina announce the launch of a call for proposals for joint R&D projects
          focused on the development of innovative technology-based products, processes or services with strong market potential.

          Deadline for submission for Phase 1 Projects: 16 December 2022

          Call Guidelines: English, German

          Information for Argentinian Partners: Spanish

          NEW!  German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) funding for Scientific and Technological Cooperation (STC) with Colombia 

          Grants of up to 50,000 euros for project-related mobility (exchange of personnel, coordination of bilateral cooperation, organization of events).

          Grants are awarded in the form of project funding as a non-repayable subsidy of up to 50,000 euros and for a maximum duration of 24 months.

          Funding is provided for projects in the following thematic priority areas:

          - Biotechnology

          - biodiversity

          - Health research

          - Marine research

          - Earth sciences

          Deadline for submission: September 16, 2022

          The BMBF has currently commissioned the following project management organization to handle the funding measure at national level:

          German Aerospace Center e. V.

          DLR Project Management Agency

          European and International Cooperation

          Heinrich-Konen-Strasse 1

          53227 Bonn

          Internet: http://www.internationales-buero.de

          Technical contact:

          Jonas Kliesow

          Phone: +49 228/38 21-1438

          Fax: +49 228/38 21-1444

          E-mail: jonas.kliesow@dlr.de

          Administrative contact:

          Lisa Mohr

          Phone: +49 228/38 21-2159

          Fax: +49 228/38 21-1444

          E-mail: lisa.mohr@dlr.de

          Colombian project partners must submit their application to the Colombian Ministry of Science (MinCiencias). For more information, please visit: http://www.minciencias.gov.co/

          Detailed information on this funding line can be found at this link:

          Bekanntmachung (bmbf.de)

          easy-Online - Nutzungsbedingungen (bund.de)





          NEW! Falling Walls Lab

          Students and early-career professionals of all disciplines are invited to pitch their innovative idea in three minutes, showcasing a breakthrough that creates a positive impact on science and society.

          Falling Walls Lab Argentina- Deadline: 22 August 2022

          Falling Walls Lab Bolivia- Deadline: 31 July 2022

          Falling Walls Lab Brazil- Deadline: 25 July 2022


          NEW! AL-INVEST Verde- 1st Call for Proposals for Innovative Partnership Projects

          AL-INVEST has been the European Union's (EU) flagship programme for SME promotion and support in Latin America (LA) over the last two decades. The Current Programme aims to promote economic growth alongside environmental sustainability by mobilising EU know-how and investment in support of green transition-related alliances with the private sector in LA.

          This Call for Proposals aims at supporting innovative partnership projects between Latin American and European institutions and organisations. The following priorities will be pursued for this first call for proposals:

          1. Sustainable, deforestation-free agri-food systems and value chains

          2. Transition towards low carbon, resource efficient and circular business models

          Deadline: 27 June 2022 (12:00 pm Brussels time)

          Call Guidelines (for a quick information about the call): https://alinvest-verde.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/AIV_CfP1_Guidelines_EN_final-1.pdf

          For all other documentation: https://alinvest-verde.eu/documents_relevant-guidelines/

          AL-INVEST Verde web-site: https://alinvest-verde.eu/#programme

          Networking Platform for this Call: https://al-invest-verde-1st-call.b2match.io/


          EU-LAC Foundation's Call for Proposals

          EU –LAC foundation has launched two calls for proposals. Details can be accessed through the links below:




          EnergInno Brazil: German-Brazilian Innovators Network for Green Hydrogen and Biogas

          Throughout February 2022, EnergInno Brazil invites bright minds in Brazil - scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, industry representatives, etc. - to apply with their innovations in the fields of Green Hydrogen or Biogas.

          Successful applicants will have a chance to participate in a one-week journey to Germany from November 7 to 11, 2022 and meet excellent German research institutions, universities and companies in the green energy sector.

          Deadline: February 28,2022
          Further information: https://www.research-in-german...



          Portuguese Space Agency supports Internationalization of European SMEs towards Brazil


          The Portuguese Space Agency (Portugal Space) together with the AIR Centre is opening the second out of four calls to promote the internationalization of European SMEs developing Copernicus-based products.  

          This call targets European SMEs that use Copernicus and are looking to expand their business to Brazil. A total of 10 SMEs will be selected to participate in a presential event in Rio de Janeiro that will take place on the 29th and 30th of March 2022. The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and Anprotec are the local partners for this event.  

          Furthermore, this event will happen along with a major Eureka event organized by the AIR Centre in Rio de Janeiro as part of the Portuguese Chairmanship of the world’s biggest network for cooperation in R&D. 

          Deadline for submission:
          February 4

          Further Information: https://ptspace.pt/portugal-su...

          Application: https://ptspace.pt/registo-cop...





          CORNET's 33rd Call

          The 33rd CORNET call for proposals for transnational R&D projects is open. 

          EMBRAPII and FAPESP from Brazil and CIENCIACTIVA from Peru are supporting their SMEs joining in the consortium with other participanting countries. 

          Countries / Regions Participating in the 33rd call:

          • Austria
          • Belgium (Wallonia and Flanders)
          • Brazil
          • Czech Republic
          • Germany
          • Japan
          • Netherlands
          • Peru
          • Polland
          • Canada (Quebec)
          • Switzerland
          • Taiwan
          • Turkey


          It is highly recommended to discuss the proposal concept, innovation potential, target
          group, project construction, financial planning etc. with an advisor from the funding
          organisation from the applicant's country before detailed preparation of the proposal, and to interact further during development of the consortium and writing of the proposal.

          Deadline: 30 March 2022

          Further information about the Call is available at: https://cornet.online/calls-fo...






          IraSME's 29th Call

          The 29th IraSME call for proposals for transnational R&D projects is open from 1 December 2021 until 30 March 2022. This call is organised and funded by national and regional ministries and agencies participating in the IraSME network through their respective funding programmes.

          Countries / Regions Participating in the 29th call:
          • Austria
          • Brazil
          • Flanders (Belgium)
          • Germany
          • Luxembourg
          • Russia
          • Turkey
          • Wallonia (Belgium)

          Further Information and Call document: https://www.ira-sme.net/curren...




          Joint  transnational call on "Prevention in Personalised Medicine"

          This call is launched by the ERA PerMed on December 1, which is an ERA-NET Cofund, supported by 32 partners of 23 countries and co-funded by the European Commission (EC).

          Scope of the Call

          The JTC2022 is constructed around the following three research areas in order to ensure the development of specific PM approaches considering the major aspects needed for their successful implementation in the health systems: (1) “Translating Basic to Clinical Research and Beyond”, (2) “Data and Information and Communication Technology (ICT)” and (3) “Responsible and Effective Implementation in Healthcare”.

           Participating Countries

          The following countries (26) are participating in the preparation of the call: Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania(pending), Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan and Turkey.

          Besides national funders, the following regions are participating (7): Wallonia-Brussels (Belgium), Quebec (Canada), Federation Saxony (Germany), Lombardy (Italy), Tuscany (Italy), Catalonia (Spain) and Navarre (Spain), and one Charity (AECC-FC).

          • Submission deadline for pre-proposals: 17 February 2022 (17:00 CET)
          • Submission deadline for invited full-proposals: 14 June 2022 (17:00 CET)

          Further Information and Call documents

          https://erapermed.isciii.es/joint-calls/joint-transnational-call-2022/



          Joint call for Brazilian-German research projects in the field of Industry 4.0, Advanced Digitalisation


          Within the scope of their Cooperation Agreement, the Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education (CAPES) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) are glad to announce a joint call for German-Brazilian research projects in the field of Manufacturing Engineering, especially Industry 4.0, Advanced Digitalisation. The researchers of the funded bilateral projects in each discipline may collaborate by means of workshops, meetings or other collaborative activities.


          Deadline : 11 February 2022

          More information: https://www.dfg.de/foerderung/...



          Biodiversa+ 2021-2022 joint Call for Transnational Research Proposals

          Biodiversa+, the European Biodiversity Partnership, is pleased to announce that its 2021-2022 joint Call for Transnational Research Proposals on “Supporting biodiversity and ecosystem protection across land and sea” is now open.

          This call aims to support transnational research projects (3-years duration) addressing one or more of the three (non-exclusive) themes below:

          • THEME 1 – Knowledge for identifying priority conservation areas, establishing effective and resilient ecological networks, enhancing species-based protection and preserving genetic diversity
          • THEME 2 – Multiple benefits and costs of biodiversity and ecosystem protection: synergies and trade-offs
          • THEME 3 – Effective management and equitable governance to deliver bold conservation outcome

          Projects combining aspects from several themes are encouraged. This call is focused on the protection of biodiversity in the wild. This does not, for example, include efforts for restoration of habitats and species, or ex-situ conservation.

          The call covers all environments, i.e. terrestrial, freshwater and marine. It also covers research on biodiversity conservation in the Outermost Regions (ORs) and Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) of the EU.

          45 Funding Organisations from 33 countries are joining this call and have reserved – together with the European Commission – a total amount of over 40M€:

          Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy (incl. the Autonomous Province of Bolzano/Bozen), Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Morocco, Norway, Poland, Portugal (incl. the Azores), Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, The Netherlands, Tunisia and Turkey.

          The following Brazilian States will participate in the call, with the support of CONFAP: Amazonas, Bahia, Ceará, Espírito Santo, Goiás, Mato Grosso do Sul, Maranhão, Paraíba, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Rondônia, Santa Catarina. In addition, at the federal level, CNPq will participate in the call.

          Deadline for pre-proposals submission (mandatory): Tuesday 30 November 2021, 15:00 CET (local time in Brussels)      

          Deadline for full-proposals submission: Thursday 14 April 2022, 15:00 CEST (local time in Brussels)

          For further information: https://www.biodiversa.org/1772



          Call for Proposal for joint R&D projects between Germany and Argentina

          The Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation of Argentina and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) will provide access to public funding for joint projects provided by ANPCyT in Argentina and by BMWi’s ZIM programme (Central Innovation Programme for SMEs) in Germany.

          Deadline: 26 November 2021

          Projects should focus on developing innovative products, processes, or technology-based services in all technological and application areas which have strong market potential.

          It is highly recommended that each interested partner (companies and research institutes) contact their local funding agency before starting to fill in a project application (in Germany:AIF Projekt GMBH project management agency for BMWI).

          For further information and Call document: 

          https://www.zim.de/ZIM/Redaktion/DE/Artikel/International/argentinien.html

          https://www.zim.de/ZIM/Redakti...





          Horizon Europe Calls targeting LAC Region

          Indicative List of calls of the 1 st Work-Programme (2021-2022) of Horizon Europe with focus on International Cooperation, Brazil and Latin America is available!

          https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/news/he_wp_21-22_br.lac_.inco_final.pdf



          Research and Innovation Challenge- Meet Sector Fund (Uruguay)

          The National Research and Innovation Agency of Uruguay (ANII) and the National Institute of Meat of Uruguay (INAC) announce the opening of the Meat Sector Fund, in Challenge modality through which innovative solutions that generate a new intervention model for the Electronic Information System of the Meat Industry will be financed. The objective of this initiative is to support research and innovation projects that help optimize the electronic control of the industry in terms of slaughtering, deboning and meat marketing. They are looking for projects that provide a technological change based on open and modular models, low cost, and that allow the monitoring of processes.

          Financing is granted for a maximum amount of UYU 4,500,000 per proposal, with a period of 6 to 9 months to build the prototype. Knowledge-generating individuals and legal entities from Uruguay or other countries, may apply individually or associated with other national (Uruguay) or foreign organizations such as companies, technology centers or public or private research institutes.

          Deadline: 13 October 2021

          For further details and call document: https://lac.enrichcentres.eu/c...



          Local Authorities: Partnerships for sustainable cities 2021

          Reference: EuropeAid/171273/DH/ACT/Multi

          This is the 3rd round of Call for Proposals of the EC Programme “programme “Local Authorities: Partnerships for sustainable cities”. This call will be organised around three geographic lots: lot-1 Africa; lot-2 Asia and the Pacific; lot-3 Latin America and the Caribbean.

          The global objective of the Programme “Partnership for sustainable cities” is to promote integrated urban development through partnerships built among Local Authorities of the EU Member States and partner countries in accordance with the 2030 Agenda on sustainable development.

          The Call has 2 stages of application. Deadline for submission of concept notes is 23 April 2021 at 16:00 (Brussels date and time)

          For further details and application: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?do=publi.welcome&nbPubliList=15&orderby=upd&orderbyad=Desc&searchtype=RS&apply=N&aofr=171273&userlanguage=en


          IRASME 27th Call for Proposals-CLOSED on 31 March 2021


          Irasme


          The 27th IraSME call for proposals for transnational R&D projects has opened in November 2020. The call is organised and funded by national and regional ministries and agencies participating in the IraSME network through their respective funding programmes.
          When applying for this call for proposals, please note that applicants are required to consult with their local agencies at an early stage during the preparation of their proposals in order to secure compliance with the applicable national and regional criteria. Eligibility rules, application and funding details vary between countries/regions.

          Deadline: 31 March 2021

          What is funded?

          · Development of new products, processes or technical services.

          · Technical development from the first idea to a possible prototype.

          · R&D with significant technical risks for each funded partner.

          · Minimum constellation: 2 companies from 2 participating countries/regions.

          Countries / Regions Participating in the 27th call:

          · Alberta (Canada)

          · Austria

          · Brazil

          · Flanders (Belgium)

          · Germany

          · Luxembourg

          · Russia

          · Turkey

          · Wallonia (Belgium)

          Guidelines for Applicants

          Application Form

          Further Information: http://wordpress.ira-sme.net/current-call/


          German-Brazil Call on Bioeconomy / CLOSED on 19 March 2021

            Deadline: March 19,2021

            German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) targeting Brazil called "Bioeconomy International".

            The initiative "Bioeconomy International" was developed under the German National Research Strategy Bioeconomy 2030, and will now be continued under the Federal Government's new Bioeconomy Strategy. The research funding under this strategy is divided into six building blocks, of which the first building block "Biological knowledge as the key to the bioeconomy" is particularly relevant to this funding initiative.

            Projects in the frame of "Bioeconomy International" shall significantly contribute to implement the Bioeconomy on a global level.

            In Brazil, FINEP (Financiadora de estudos e projetos) carries out a parallel call for tenders. The Brazilian applicants are obliged to submit their application with identical content in Brazil. Further information for the Brazilian partners is given here: http://www.finep.gov.br/noticias/todas-noticias/6221-finep-lanca-par-de-editais-sobre-bieconomia-de-subvencao-e-cooperacao-de-icts-em-parceria-com-a-alemanha

            Call text: https://www.bioeconomy-international.de/lw_resource/datapool/_items/item_301/BRA-DEU_general_call_final.pdf

            Bavarian Latin American University Center “BAYLAT” Call for Small Projects (closed on November 19,2020)

              Deadline: 19 November CLOSED

              This call supports small scale (up to 6.000 euro) joint research projects, conception of joint study programs, joint projects to improve teaching, and digital projects in research and teaching.

              Call text in DE: https://www.baylat.org/foerderprogramme/baylat-anschubfinanzierung.html

              Call text in PT: https://www.baylat.org/pt/programas/chamada-para-financiamento-inicial-baylat.html

              Call text in ES: https://www.baylat.org/es/programas-de-baylat/convocatoria-de-baylat.html



              IraSME Call for Proposals CLOSED!

              The 26th IraSME call for proposals for transnational R&D projects is currently open and will be closed on 30 September 2020. The call is organised and funded by national and regional ministries and agencies participating in the IraSME network through their respective funding programmes.

              Applicants are required to consult with their local agencies at an early stage during the preparation of their proposals in order to secure compliance with the applicable national and regional criteria. Eligibility rules, application and funding details vary between countries/regions.

              The participating countries / regions in this call: Alberta (Canada), Brazil, Czech Republic, Flanders (Belgium), Germany, Luxembourg, Russia, Turkey, Wallonia (Belgium)

              For more information: https://www.ira-sme.net/curren...

                CORNET Call for Proposals- CLOSED!

                Since 01 July 2020, the 30th CORNET Call for Proposals is open! Project submission is possible until 30 September 2020, midday (CET). In the current call, thirteen organisations are participating. FAPESP and EMBRAPII participate from Brazil.

                CORNET is a self-sustained network coordinated by the German AiF F·T·K GmbH receiving financial means from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi). CORNET’s aim is to increase competitiveness of SMEs by funding international pre-competitive Collective Research projects.

                For more information:  https://www.cornet.online/30th-cornet-call-for-proposals/

                Weekly Notifications for LAC Business Opportunities (Tenders, Grants)

                Here you can find information on recently announced calls (tenders or grants) mostly relevant for business opportunities. We have gathered this information on a weekly basis. They are listed in a country order. Please be aware that some of the calls have very short-term deadlines. 


                Week 35 

                Week 36 

                Week 37 

                Week 38 

                Week 39 

                Week 40 

                Week 41

                Week 42

                Week 43

                Week 44

                Week 45

                Week 46

                Week 47

                Week 48

                Week 49

                Other Research & Innovation Related Calls

                NEW! EUREKA Global Stars Call with Brazil

                This call for projects has been launched following Eureka’s Globalstars framework based on mutual consent between participating national and regional funding bodies.

                The national / regional funding bodies from Brazil, Belgium (Wallonia), Belgium (Flanders), Finland, Portugal, Spain, Türkiye and the Netherlands have allocated funding for organisations collaborating on international R&D projects within all technology fields.

                The participating countries especially hope receiving applications in the fields of sustainability or health.

                Deadline: October 11,2022

                Further Information: https://www.eurekanetwork.org/...


                NEW! The Call for Proposals of " Bioeconomy International 2022"

                The aim of this program is to fund German partners (universities, research organisations and industry) in international consortia. A key requirement of this program is that the projects have to be at eye level. This means that partners from abroad are working equally in cooperation with German partners. All partners should bring their expertise to solve a problem in joint efforts which is difficult (or impossible) to be solved alone.

                Funding is provided to German applicants. This call contains only one general module without co-funding for the international partnersHence, cooperationwith all countries beyond Europe are eligible, but the international partnershave to bring their own funds.

                Deadline for submission: December 14, 2022 1PM CET. 

                Further information: Bioeconomy International: Call 2022 (bioeconomy-international.de)




                NEW! Bilateral Call between Argentina and Germany for Funding Business Technological Research and Development Projects

                Germany and Argentina announce the launch of a call for proposals for joint R&D projects
                focused on the development of innovative technology-based products, processes or services with strong market potential.

                Deadline for submission for Phase 1 Projects: 16 December 2022

                Call Guidelines: English, German

                Information for Argentinian Partners: Spanish

                NEW!  German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) funding for Scientific and Technological Cooperation (STC) with Colombia 

                Grants of up to 50,000 euros for project-related mobility (exchange of personnel, coordination of bilateral cooperation, organization of events).

                Grants are awarded in the form of project funding as a non-repayable subsidy of up to 50,000 euros and for a maximum duration of 24 months.

                Funding is provided for projects in the following thematic priority areas:

                - Biotechnology

                - biodiversity

                - Health research

                - Marine research

                - Earth sciences

                Deadline for submission: September 16, 2022

                The BMBF has currently commissioned the following project management organization to handle the funding measure at national level:

                German Aerospace Center e. V.

                DLR Project Management Agency

                European and International Cooperation

                Heinrich-Konen-Strasse 1

                53227 Bonn

                Internet: http://www.internationales-buero.de

                Technical contact:

                Jonas Kliesow

                Phone: +49 228/38 21-1438

                Fax: +49 228/38 21-1444

                E-mail: jonas.kliesow@dlr.de

                Administrative contact:

                Lisa Mohr

                Phone: +49 228/38 21-2159

                Fax: +49 228/38 21-1444

                E-mail: lisa.mohr@dlr.de

                Colombian project partners must submit their application to the Colombian Ministry of Science (MinCiencias). For more information, please visit: http://www.minciencias.gov.co/

                Detailed information on this funding line can be found at this link:

                Bekanntmachung (bmbf.de)

                easy-Online - Nutzungsbedingungen (bund.de)





                NEW! Falling Walls Lab

                Students and early-career professionals of all disciplines are invited to pitch their innovative idea in three minutes, showcasing a breakthrough that creates a positive impact on science and society.

                Falling Walls Lab Argentina- Deadline: 22 August 2022

                Falling Walls Lab Bolivia- Deadline: 31 July 2022

                Falling Walls Lab Brazil- Deadline: 25 July 2022


                NEW! AL-INVEST Verde- 1st Call for Proposals for Innovative Partnership Projects

                AL-INVEST has been the European Union's (EU) flagship programme for SME promotion and support in Latin America (LA) over the last two decades. The Current Programme aims to promote economic growth alongside environmental sustainability by mobilising EU know-how and investment in support of green transition-related alliances with the private sector in LA.

                This Call for Proposals aims at supporting innovative partnership projects between Latin American and European institutions and organisations. The following priorities will be pursued for this first call for proposals:

                1. Sustainable, deforestation-free agri-food systems and value chains

                2. Transition towards low carbon, resource efficient and circular business models

                Deadline: 27 June 2022 (12:00 pm Brussels time)

                Call Guidelines (for a quick information about the call): https://alinvest-verde.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/AIV_CfP1_Guidelines_EN_final-1.pdf

                For all other documentation: https://alinvest-verde.eu/documents_relevant-guidelines/

                AL-INVEST Verde web-site: https://alinvest-verde.eu/#programme

                Networking Platform for this Call: https://al-invest-verde-1st-call.b2match.io/


                EU-LAC Foundation's Call for Proposals

                EU –LAC foundation has launched two calls for proposals. Details can be accessed through the links below:




                EnergInno Brazil: German-Brazilian Innovators Network for Green Hydrogen and Biogas

                Throughout February 2022, EnergInno Brazil invites bright minds in Brazil - scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, industry representatives, etc. - to apply with their innovations in the fields of Green Hydrogen or Biogas.

                Successful applicants will have a chance to participate in a one-week journey to Germany from November 7 to 11, 2022 and meet excellent German research institutions, universities and companies in the green energy sector.

                Deadline: February 28,2022
                Further information: https://www.research-in-german...



                Portuguese Space Agency supports Internationalization of European SMEs towards Brazil


                The Portuguese Space Agency (Portugal Space) together with the AIR Centre is opening the second out of four calls to promote the internationalization of European SMEs developing Copernicus-based products.  

                This call targets European SMEs that use Copernicus and are looking to expand their business to Brazil. A total of 10 SMEs will be selected to participate in a presential event in Rio de Janeiro that will take place on the 29th and 30th of March 2022. The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and Anprotec are the local partners for this event.  

                Furthermore, this event will happen along with a major Eureka event organized by the AIR Centre in Rio de Janeiro as part of the Portuguese Chairmanship of the world’s biggest network for cooperation in R&D. 

                Deadline for submission:
                February 4

                Further Information: https://ptspace.pt/portugal-su...

                Application: https://ptspace.pt/registo-cop...





                CORNET's 33rd Call

                The 33rd CORNET call for proposals for transnational R&D projects is open. 

                EMBRAPII and FAPESP from Brazil and CIENCIACTIVA from Peru are supporting their SMEs joining in the consortium with other participanting countries. 

                Countries / Regions Participating in the 33rd call:

                • Austria
                • Belgium (Wallonia and Flanders)
                • Brazil
                • Czech Republic
                • Germany
                • Japan
                • Netherlands
                • Peru
                • Polland
                • Canada (Quebec)
                • Switzerland
                • Taiwan
                • Turkey


                It is highly recommended to discuss the proposal concept, innovation potential, target
                group, project construction, financial planning etc. with an advisor from the funding
                organisation from the applicant's country before detailed preparation of the proposal, and to interact further during development of the consortium and writing of the proposal.

                Deadline: 30 March 2022

                Further information about the Call is available at: https://cornet.online/calls-fo...






                IraSME's 29th Call

                The 29th IraSME call for proposals for transnational R&D projects is open from 1 December 2021 until 30 March 2022. This call is organised and funded by national and regional ministries and agencies participating in the IraSME network through their respective funding programmes.

                Countries / Regions Participating in the 29th call:
                • Austria
                • Brazil
                • Flanders (Belgium)
                • Germany
                • Luxembourg
                • Russia
                • Turkey
                • Wallonia (Belgium)

                Further Information and Call document: https://www.ira-sme.net/curren...




                Joint  transnational call on "Prevention in Personalised Medicine"

                This call is launched by the ERA PerMed on December 1, which is an ERA-NET Cofund, supported by 32 partners of 23 countries and co-funded by the European Commission (EC).

                Scope of the Call

                The JTC2022 is constructed around the following three research areas in order to ensure the development of specific PM approaches considering the major aspects needed for their successful implementation in the health systems: (1) “Translating Basic to Clinical Research and Beyond”, (2) “Data and Information and Communication Technology (ICT)” and (3) “Responsible and Effective Implementation in Healthcare”.

                 Participating Countries

                The following countries (26) are participating in the preparation of the call: Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania(pending), Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan and Turkey.

                Besides national funders, the following regions are participating (7): Wallonia-Brussels (Belgium), Quebec (Canada), Federation Saxony (Germany), Lombardy (Italy), Tuscany (Italy), Catalonia (Spain) and Navarre (Spain), and one Charity (AECC-FC).

                • Submission deadline for pre-proposals: 17 February 2022 (17:00 CET)
                • Submission deadline for invited full-proposals: 14 June 2022 (17:00 CET)

                Further Information and Call documents

                https://erapermed.isciii.es/joint-calls/joint-transnational-call-2022/



                Joint call for Brazilian-German research projects in the field of Industry 4.0, Advanced Digitalisation


                Within the scope of their Cooperation Agreement, the Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education (CAPES) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) are glad to announce a joint call for German-Brazilian research projects in the field of Manufacturing Engineering, especially Industry 4.0, Advanced Digitalisation. The researchers of the funded bilateral projects in each discipline may collaborate by means of workshops, meetings or other collaborative activities.


                Deadline : 11 February 2022

                More information: https://www.dfg.de/foerderung/...



                Biodiversa+ 2021-2022 joint Call for Transnational Research Proposals

                Biodiversa+, the European Biodiversity Partnership, is pleased to announce that its 2021-2022 joint Call for Transnational Research Proposals on “Supporting biodiversity and ecosystem protection across land and sea” is now open.

                This call aims to support transnational research projects (3-years duration) addressing one or more of the three (non-exclusive) themes below:

                • THEME 1 – Knowledge for identifying priority conservation areas, establishing effective and resilient ecological networks, enhancing species-based protection and preserving genetic diversity
                • THEME 2 – Multiple benefits and costs of biodiversity and ecosystem protection: synergies and trade-offs
                • THEME 3 – Effective management and equitable governance to deliver bold conservation outcome

                Projects combining aspects from several themes are encouraged. This call is focused on the protection of biodiversity in the wild. This does not, for example, include efforts for restoration of habitats and species, or ex-situ conservation.

                The call covers all environments, i.e. terrestrial, freshwater and marine. It also covers research on biodiversity conservation in the Outermost Regions (ORs) and Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) of the EU.

                45 Funding Organisations from 33 countries are joining this call and have reserved – together with the European Commission – a total amount of over 40M€:

                Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy (incl. the Autonomous Province of Bolzano/Bozen), Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Morocco, Norway, Poland, Portugal (incl. the Azores), Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, The Netherlands, Tunisia and Turkey.

                The following Brazilian States will participate in the call, with the support of CONFAP: Amazonas, Bahia, Ceará, Espírito Santo, Goiás, Mato Grosso do Sul, Maranhão, Paraíba, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Rondônia, Santa Catarina. In addition, at the federal level, CNPq will participate in the call.

                Deadline for pre-proposals submission (mandatory): Tuesday 30 November 2021, 15:00 CET (local time in Brussels)      

                Deadline for full-proposals submission: Thursday 14 April 2022, 15:00 CEST (local time in Brussels)

                For further information: https://www.biodiversa.org/1772



                Call for Proposal for joint R&D projects between Germany and Argentina

                The Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation of Argentina and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) will provide access to public funding for joint projects provided by ANPCyT in Argentina and by BMWi’s ZIM programme (Central Innovation Programme for SMEs) in Germany.

                Deadline: 26 November 2021

                Projects should focus on developing innovative products, processes, or technology-based services in all technological and application areas which have strong market potential.

                It is highly recommended that each interested partner (companies and research institutes) contact their local funding agency before starting to fill in a project application (in Germany:AIF Projekt GMBH project management agency for BMWI).

                For further information and Call document: 

                https://www.zim.de/ZIM/Redaktion/DE/Artikel/International/argentinien.html

                https://www.zim.de/ZIM/Redakti...





                Horizon Europe Calls targeting LAC Region

                Indicative List of calls of the 1 st Work-Programme (2021-2022) of Horizon Europe with focus on International Cooperation, Brazil and Latin America is available!

                https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/news/he_wp_21-22_br.lac_.inco_final.pdf



                Research and Innovation Challenge- Meet Sector Fund (Uruguay)

                The National Research and Innovation Agency of Uruguay (ANII) and the National Institute of Meat of Uruguay (INAC) announce the opening of the Meat Sector Fund, in Challenge modality through which innovative solutions that generate a new intervention model for the Electronic Information System of the Meat Industry will be financed. The objective of this initiative is to support research and innovation projects that help optimize the electronic control of the industry in terms of slaughtering, deboning and meat marketing. They are looking for projects that provide a technological change based on open and modular models, low cost, and that allow the monitoring of processes.

                Financing is granted for a maximum amount of UYU 4,500,000 per proposal, with a period of 6 to 9 months to build the prototype. Knowledge-generating individuals and legal entities from Uruguay or other countries, may apply individually or associated with other national (Uruguay) or foreign organizations such as companies, technology centers or public or private research institutes.

                Deadline: 13 October 2021

                For further details and call document: https://lac.enrichcentres.eu/c...



                Local Authorities: Partnerships for sustainable cities 2021

                Reference: EuropeAid/171273/DH/ACT/Multi

                This is the 3rd round of Call for Proposals of the EC Programme “programme “Local Authorities: Partnerships for sustainable cities”. This call will be organised around three geographic lots: lot-1 Africa; lot-2 Asia and the Pacific; lot-3 Latin America and the Caribbean.

                The global objective of the Programme “Partnership for sustainable cities” is to promote integrated urban development through partnerships built among Local Authorities of the EU Member States and partner countries in accordance with the 2030 Agenda on sustainable development.

                The Call has 2 stages of application. Deadline for submission of concept notes is 23 April 2021 at 16:00 (Brussels date and time)

                For further details and application: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?do=publi.welcome&nbPubliList=15&orderby=upd&orderbyad=Desc&searchtype=RS&apply=N&aofr=171273&userlanguage=en


                IRASME 27th Call for Proposals-CLOSED on 31 March 2021


                Irasme


                The 27th IraSME call for proposals for transnational R&D projects has opened in November 2020. The call is organised and funded by national and regional ministries and agencies participating in the IraSME network through their respective funding programmes.
                When applying for this call for proposals, please note that applicants are required to consult with their local agencies at an early stage during the preparation of their proposals in order to secure compliance with the applicable national and regional criteria. Eligibility rules, application and funding details vary between countries/regions.

                Deadline: 31 March 2021

                What is funded?

                · Development of new products, processes or technical services.

                · Technical development from the first idea to a possible prototype.

                · R&D with significant technical risks for each funded partner.

                · Minimum constellation: 2 companies from 2 participating countries/regions.

                Countries / Regions Participating in the 27th call:

                · Alberta (Canada)

                · Austria

                · Brazil

                · Flanders (Belgium)

                · Germany

                · Luxembourg

                · Russia

                · Turkey

                · Wallonia (Belgium)

                Guidelines for Applicants

                Application Form

                Further Information: http://wordpress.ira-sme.net/current-call/


                German-Brazil Call on Bioeconomy / CLOSED on 19 March 2021

                  Deadline: March 19,2021

                  German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) targeting Brazil called "Bioeconomy International".

                  The initiative "Bioeconomy International" was developed under the German National Research Strategy Bioeconomy 2030, and will now be continued under the Federal Government's new Bioeconomy Strategy. The research funding under this strategy is divided into six building blocks, of which the first building block "Biological knowledge as the key to the bioeconomy" is particularly relevant to this funding initiative.

                  Projects in the frame of "Bioeconomy International" shall significantly contribute to implement the Bioeconomy on a global level.

                  In Brazil, FINEP (Financiadora de estudos e projetos) carries out a parallel call for tenders. The Brazilian applicants are obliged to submit their application with identical content in Brazil. Further information for the Brazilian partners is given here: http://www.finep.gov.br/noticias/todas-noticias/6221-finep-lanca-par-de-editais-sobre-bieconomia-de-subvencao-e-cooperacao-de-icts-em-parceria-com-a-alemanha

                  Call text: https://www.bioeconomy-international.de/lw_resource/datapool/_items/item_301/BRA-DEU_general_call_final.pdf

                  Bavarian Latin American University Center “BAYLAT” Call for Small Projects (closed on November 19,2020)

                    Deadline: 19 November CLOSED

                    This call supports small scale (up to 6.000 euro) joint research projects, conception of joint study programs, joint projects to improve teaching, and digital projects in research and teaching.

                    Call text in DE: https://www.baylat.org/foerderprogramme/baylat-anschubfinanzierung.html

                    Call text in PT: https://www.baylat.org/pt/programas/chamada-para-financiamento-inicial-baylat.html

                    Call text in ES: https://www.baylat.org/es/programas-de-baylat/convocatoria-de-baylat.html



                    IraSME Call for Proposals CLOSED!

                    The 26th IraSME call for proposals for transnational R&D projects is currently open and will be closed on 30 September 2020. The call is organised and funded by national and regional ministries and agencies participating in the IraSME network through their respective funding programmes.

                    Applicants are required to consult with their local agencies at an early stage during the preparation of their proposals in order to secure compliance with the applicable national and regional criteria. Eligibility rules, application and funding details vary between countries/regions.

                    The participating countries / regions in this call: Alberta (Canada), Brazil, Czech Republic, Flanders (Belgium), Germany, Luxembourg, Russia, Turkey, Wallonia (Belgium)

                    For more information: https://www.ira-sme.net/curren...

                      CORNET Call for Proposals- CLOSED!

                      Since 01 July 2020, the 30th CORNET Call for Proposals is open! Project submission is possible until 30 September 2020, midday (CET). In the current call, thirteen organisations are participating. FAPESP and EMBRAPII participate from Brazil.

                      CORNET is a self-sustained network coordinated by the German AiF F·T·K GmbH receiving financial means from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi). CORNET’s aim is to increase competitiveness of SMEs by funding international pre-competitive Collective Research projects.

                      For more information:  https://www.cornet.online/30th-cornet-call-for-proposals/

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