In brief
- Funding Programmes Portal funds Grants and funding.
- Who can apply: company, university or research body.
- The grant covers up to 100% of eligible costs.
- The deadline is Tuesday 17 November 2026 (time not stated).
Key facts
- Funder
- Funding Programmes Portal
- Who can apply
-
Company, University or research body
In the official text
“Εκπαιδευτικά Ιδρύματα Επιχειρήσεις Ερευνητές/Ερευνητικά Κέντρα/Οργανισμοί Μεγάλες Επιχειρήσεις Μικρομεσαίες Επιχειρήσεις (ΜΜΕ)” (p. 1)
- Area
- Cyprus
- Instrument
- not stated in the call
- Total budget
-
€24,000,000
In the official text
“Συνολικός Προϋπολογισμός Πρόσκλησης €24.000.000” (p. 1)
- Maximum grant
- not stated in the call
- Funding rate
-
100%
In the official text
“Ύψος Επιχορήγησης ή Δανείου 100%” (p. 1)
- Minimum project cost
- not stated in the call
- Published on
- Tuesday 18 August 2026
- Opens
- This figure must be checked in the official call
- Closes
-
Tuesday 17 November 2026 (time not stated)
In the official text
“Λήξη Υποβολής Προτάσεων 17/11/2026” (p. 1)
- Procedure
- not stated in the call
- How to submit
- not stated in the call
- Application language
- not stated in the call
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Chances
- Cannot be estimated
It suits you if…
- You are a company that does applied research on secure communication.
- You work in a university or research body on quantum key distribution.
- Your company is small, medium or large: the call accepts all of these.
- You want to build quantum key systems into future secure communication networks.
It is not for you if…
- You run a business that wants to enter new markets, not to do research.
- Your organisation is not a company or a university research body.
How much you can get
The call has a total budget of €24,000,000 for all projects together. The funding rate is up to 100% of the costs the call pays for. The call does not state a minimum or maximum grant per project, nor whether you must pay a share yourself. Ask the help desk before you build your budget.
- If you spend €100,000, you receive €100,000 and pay €0 yourself.
What it pays and what it does not
Pays
- Applied research and development work on advanced quantum key distribution systems.
- Work to integrate these systems into future secure communication networks.
Does not pay
Key dates
- Published on
- Tuesday 18 August 2026
- Opens
- This figure must be checked in the official call
- Closes
- Tuesday 17 November 2026 (time not stated)
The call closes on Tuesday 17 November 2026. The call does not state the hour, so do not count on the last day. The opening date could not be confirmed: check it in the official call.
What you need
- The official call text, to check every condition.
- A project description of the quantum key distribution research you plan.
- A budget for the project: ask for quotes early, you need them for the budget.
How to apply
- Find the official call and read the full text: the act prevails.
- Check that your organisation is a company or a university research body.
- If the call leaves a point unclear, such as the application channel, write to the help desk: it is free.
- Prepare the project description and the budget.
- Submit by Tuesday 17 November 2026 and keep the submission receipt.
Each step explained in more detail: “How to apply for a grant in 7 steps”
Mistakes that cost you the money
- Starting the work before you apply. Consequence: Those costs may not be paid.
- Waiting for the closing day to submit. Consequence: A late or failed upload leaves you out, and the hour is not stated.
- Proposing a project that is not research and development. Consequence: The funder may reject it as outside the purpose of the call.
- Relying on a summary instead of the official call. Consequence: You may miss a condition, and the official act prevails.
- Claiming the same costs from another funder too. Consequence: The funder may refuse those costs.
Frequently asked questions
What does the call pay for?
It funds applied research and development on advanced quantum key distribution systems and their integration into future secure communication networks.
Who can apply?
The call is open to companies and to university research bodies. Small, medium and large companies are all accepted.
How much of the cost is covered?
The funding rate is up to 100%. The call does not state whether you pay a share yourself, so ask the help desk.
Can I start the work before I apply?
Do not start works or purchases before you apply, unless the call says otherwise.
We'll help you with the application
We prepare free of charge the documents about our products: technical and project description, a quote split by the call's cost items, timing and data sheets to attach. For questions about the call, Enterprise Europe Network, the public help desk for applicants, guides you.
For this call and your type of organisation we do not yet have a partner consultant who prepares the application.
If your project includes the usual neXt solutions, you can buy them from us, with a quote split by the cost items of the call.
Public help desk for this call
- Enterprise Europe Network ↗ Cyprus European Commission network: local contact points (chambers of commerce, development agencies) that guide businesses on funding, partners and markets.
Free check: can I apply?
Official source and checks
- Official page of the call ↗
- Funding Programmes Portal
Official source rechecked automatically on Monday 19 October 2026, 21:14 (Nicosia time).
Report an error
Every report starts an automatic check against the official act at once: the reported fact stays Under review until the check confirms or corrects it.
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