Materials innovation is at the heart of Europe’s ambition to achieve a green and digital transition and creating a more sustainable, competitive, and resilient economy.
In 2025, the EU’s funding landscape reflects this importance, offering diverse opportunities for forward-thinking organisations to advance their R&D and make a real impact.
At PNO Group, we assist organizations in converting their ideas into funded innovation. Here is a concise overview of the rich landscape of opportunities available in 2025 through key EU programs in terms of materials innovation.

¿Tienes una startup de base tecnológica con menos de tres años de vida? La nueva convocatoria NEOTEC 2025 del CDTI ya está abierta y puede concederte hasta 325.000 euros a fondo perdido para impulsar tu plan de negocio basado en desarrollo tecnológico propio.
Desde PNO Innovation Spain, ayudamos a startups a obtener esta financiación clave. Te explicamos los detalles más importantes de esta convocatoria.

The EIC Pre-Accelerator 2025 is a new pilot initiative under the WIDERA programme, aimed at supporting early-stage deep-tech start-ups based in Widening countries. This programme offers financial support and expert guidance to help start-ups develop their technologies from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 to TRL 5-6, strengthen their business models, and prepare for future funding opportunities, including the prestigious EIC Accelerator.

If your start-up is innovating in physical, biological, or digital technologies, this is an exceptional opportunity to boost your project’s market and investment readiness.