Calls

Closing soon

The following opportunities have applications deadlines within the next 20 days:

• WACQT – Industrial PhD / Industrial Postdoctoral Projects: 8 November 2026
• SPRIND – Measuring with Entanglement: 9 November 2026
• NATO – Quantum Zero Beacon Project: 12 November 2026
• EuroHPC – Six Quantum Technology Calls: 17 November 2026

See the descriptions and application links below.

European Calls

• SPRIND - Measuring with Entanglement . Supports the development of quantum sensors using entanglement or other non-classical quantum correlations to demonstrate advantages in real-world applications. Deadline 9 November 2026, 12:00 CET. Read more here.
• NATO – Quantum Zero Beacon Project. An opportunity for companies and research organisations working on quantum-secure communications to prototype and validate solutions through a pilot deployment connecting NATO Headquarters in Brussels with SHAPE in Mons. Deadline: 12 November 2026. Read more here.
• EuroHPC - Quantum-Testing Infrastructure for Quantum Technologies (HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-QTI-13). Supports the development of testing and validation infrastructure for European quantum technologies, helping researchers and companies evaluate performance and accelerate technology development. Deadline 17 November 2026. Read more here.
• EuroHPC - Quantum Experimental Pilot Lines for Quantum Technologies (HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-QEXP-14). Supports pilot lines for developing, prototyping and validating quantum technologies, helping bridge the gap between laboratory research and industrial production. Deadline: 17 November 2026. Read more here.
• EuroHPC - Next-Generation QKD System (HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-NQKD-12). Supports the development of advanced quantum key distribution systems to strengthen secure communications and accelerate the deployment of quantum communication technologies in Europe. Deadline: 17 November 2026. Read more here.
• EuroHPC - Superconducting Platform Technologies (HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-SPT-10). Supports advances in superconducting quantum computing platforms, including hardware development, scalability and performance improvements towards more powerful quantum processors. Deadline: 17 November 2026. Read more here.
• EuroHPC - Trapped-Ion Platform Technologies (HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-TIPT-09). Supports the development and scaling of trapped-ion quantum computing technologies, focusing on improving hardware performance, reliability and integration. Deadline: 17 November 2026. Read more here.
• EuroHPC - Neutral-Atom Platform Technologies (HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-NAPT-11). Supports advances in neutral-atom quantum computing platforms, including improved qubit control, scalability and system performance for future quantum computers. Deadline: 17 November 2026. Read more here.
• ERC Consolidator Grants 2027. Supports excellent researchers consolidating independent research teams and pursuing ambitious scientific projects. Open across disciplines, including fundamental and applied quantum research. Deadline: 12 January 2027. Read more here.
• EuroHPC - Navigation (HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-NGC-04-01). Supports the development of advanced navigation technologies, with potential applications in quantum-enabled sensing and positioning systems. Deadline: 14 January 2027. Read more here.
• EuroHPC - Standards for Quantum Technologies (HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-STAND-05-01). Supports the development of standards and common approaches for quantum technologies, helping improve interoperability, benchmarking and adoption of European quantum solutions. Deadline: 19 January 2027. Read more here.
• EuroHPC - Large-Scale Photonic Quantum Computing Platform Technologies (HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-PQC-06-01). Supports the development of scalable photonic quantum computing platforms, focusing on advancing optical quantum processors and technologies needed for larger quantum systems. Deadline: 26 January 2027. Read more here.
• Chips JU – Quantum Chips Design (HORIZON-JU-CHIPS-2026-QUANTUM-1-RIA). Supports European quantum chip design capabilities, including innovative design tools, methodologies and collaborative ecosystems for developing next-generation quantum hardware. Deadline: 31 March 2027. Read more here.
• Chips JU – Quantum Chips: Enabling Technologies (HORIZON-JU-CHIPS-2026-QUANTUM-2-RIA). Supports enabling technologies for quantum chip development, helping advance fabrication, integration and industrial readiness across the European quantum hardware ecosystem. Deadline: 31 March 2027. Read more here.

Vinnova

• Vinnova – Innovative Startups 2026. Funding for young, innovative Swedish companies developing new products, services or business models with significant growth potential. Relevant to quantum startups seeking support for early-stage technology development and commercialisation. Deadline: 12 January 2027. Read more here.
• Vinnova – Efficient Product Development of Cyber-Physical Systems (2026-01892). Supports collaborative R&D projects developing more efficient methods and tools for complex systems combining hardware, software and physical components. Potentially relevant to quantum technology integration, control systems and industrial applications. Deadline: 19 January 2027. Read more here.

Other

• WACQT – Industrial PhD / Industrial Postdoctoral Projects 2026. Supports collaborative research projects between industry and academia through industrial PhD and postdoctoral positions. An opportunity for companies to strengthen their quantum technology expertise and develop research partnerships. Deadline: 8 November 2026. Read more here.
• Nordic Innovation – From Quantum Research to Innovation. Supports Nordic collaboration to translate quantum research into practical applications and commercial opportunities, strengthening connections between research organisations, startups and industry across the Nordic quantum ecosystem. Deadline: 15 December 2026. Read more here.
• Nordic Innovation – Nordic Tech in Action. Supports cross-border Nordic collaborations using critical technologies, including quantum, to address societal and industrial challenges. Funding of NOK 1–6 million is available for projects involving partners from at least three Nordic countries. Applications are evaluated monthly on a rolling basis, and funding may be exhausted before the deadline. Deadline: 5 May 2027. Read more here.