Horizon Europe (2021 - 2027)

Open Call 4bis for the selection of EEN organisations delivering Investment Readiness Services (IRS) and Follow-up Support – EEN2EIC

Last update: Jul 9, 2026 Last update: Jul 9, 2026

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Location:Albania, Armenia, Azores, Bosnia ...
Albania, Armenia, Azores, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Madeira, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Saint Martin, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine
Grantmaking entity type:Development Institution
Status:Open
Budget: EUR 4,413,480
Award ceiling: EUR 60,000
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Private Sector & Trade
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:Private Sector
Eligible applicant countries: Albania, Armenia, Azores, Bosnia ...
Albania, Armenia, Azores, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Madeira, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Saint Martin, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine
Date posted: Jul 9, 2026

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Objectives: Support and expand delivery of the EEN2EIC Investment Readiness Service across the Enterpri...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible applicants are organisations that are members of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN). Under Call 4bis, only additional EEN organisations not previously selected under Call 4 may submit a new application; EEN organisations already selected and validated under Ca...

Description

Open Call 4bis for the selection of EEN organisations delivering Investment Readiness Services (IRS) and Follow-up Support – EEN2EIC Type of grant: Cascade funding Opening date: 08 July 2026 Deadline model: single-stage Deadline date: 30 June 2027 17:00 (
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About the Funding Agency

Horizon Europe will incorporate research and innovation missions to increase the effectiveness of funding by pursuing clearly defined targets. 

The Commission has engaged policy experts to develop studies, case studies and reports on how a mission-oriented policy approach will work.

Mission areas

5 mission areas have been identified, each with a dedicated mission board and assembly. The board and assembly help specify, design and implement the specific missions which will launch under Horizon Europe in 2021.

  • Adaptation to climate change including societal transformation
  • Cancer
  • Climate-neutral and smart cities
  • Healthy oceans, seas, coastal and inland waters
  • Soil health and food

About the Sectors

Private Sector & Trade

Entails initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, strengthen competitive markets, and expand domestic and international trade opportunities.


Key areas:
  • Private sector development and SME/MSME support
  • Entrepreneurship, start-ups, and business growth initiatives
  • Trade facilitation, import/export, and market access
  • Commerce, retail/wholesale, and free trade mechanisms

Locations

Albania

Albania focuses on road modernization, rail upgrades, port expansion, and energy infrastructure to improve regional integration and support economic growth. EU cohesion and pre-accession funds are a major source of infrastructure financing. Investments aim to strengthen trade links with neighboring countries and enhance tourism accessibility. Governance reforms, fiscal capacity, and project implementation efficiency remain critical challenges.

Nr. of tenders: 7036
Nr. of grants: 2910
Nr. of donors: 525
Nr. of jobs: 20

Armenia

Armenia has prioritised transport corridor upgrades, renewable energy expansion and digital infrastructure to enhance regional integration and competitiveness. Investments aim to strengthen Armenia’s role as a transit and services economy between Europe and Asia. The government has implemented regulatory reforms and sought foreign direct investment to modernise logistics and energy systems. Continued institutional strengthening and diversification beyond remittances and mining remain central to long-term resilience.

Nr. of tenders: 10689
Nr. of grants: 2969
Nr. of donors: 532
Nr. of jobs: 60
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