Deeptech innovation is on the rise in 2025, powered by a wave of ambitious public funding initiatives across Europe.
From quantum computing to AI and biotech, these funding opportunities are fueling transformative breakthroughs and positioning Europe as a global leader in deeptech for years to come.
Let’s dive deeper into some of the best-known!
InvestAI
InvestAI, the brand-new EU initiative to boost investment in AI startups and scale-ups across Europe.
It was launched on February 10, 2025 by the European Union, with the objective to mobilize €200 billion over the next five years to enhance the generative AI talent pool through education and training programs.
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the European Union will invest €50 billion to boost the research and implementation of artificial intelligence. This InvestAI program will leverage a €150 billion private sector investment commitment made as part of the EU AI Champions Initiative.
What are InvestAI key aspects?
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Invest AI– the latest initiative to boost investment in AI startups and scale-ups across Europe.
Digital Europe Programme
This programme is an EU funding initiative launched in 2021 to accelerate the digital transformation of Europe’s economy, society, and public administration. With a total budget of €7.5 billion (2021–2027), it supports projects in five key areas:
On 28 March 2025, the Commission announced its work plan for 2025-2027: €1.3 billion will be allocated for critical technologies that are strategically important for the future of Europe and the continent’s tech sovereignty. This budget will be invested in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital skills.
Specific Objectives
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Digital Europe Programme– new fund unveiled!
Digital Europe Programme Call DEPLOY-CYBER-08
The European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) has recently launched two major funding calls, each with distinct objectives, budgets, and eligibility criteria.
Digital Europe Programme Call (DEPLOY-CYBER-08) – First Call Overview
Main Goal and Objectives
The primary goal is to boost the deployment and uptake of advanced cybersecurity solutions across the EU, with a focus on critical sectors such as healthcare and public administration.
Key Objectives:
Target Beneficiaries
Eligible Applicants: Businesses (including SMEs), public administrations, and other organizations from EU Member States and EEA countries.
Priority Sectors: Healthcare, public administration, critical infrastructure.
Budget per Topic
Digital Europe Programme Call (DEPLOY-CYBER-08) – Second Call Overview
Main Goal and Objectives
The primary goal is to advance the development and deployment of cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies, tools, and processes across the EU, with a focus on innovation, operational cooperation, and resilience.
Key Objectives:
Target Beneficiaries
Eligible Applicants: Research institutions, public bodies, NGOs, and private companies (including SMEs) from EU Member States and EEA countries.
Priority Sectors: Public sector, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity service providers, and technology developers.
Budget per Topic
