Funding Opportunities
Explore public funding and financing opportunities at national and European level relevant to the photonics community. Innovation projects can access different types of support depending on their technology maturity, business objectives and financing needs.
From research and innovation grants, such as Horizon Europe, to blended finance and investment programmes, such as the EIC Accelerator, and dedicated financing instruments such as the Chips Fund for companies in the semiconductor value chain.
PIXSpain continuously identifies and updates relevant open calls, funding programmes and financing opportunities supporting research, innovation, technology development and business growth in photonics and related fields. Below, you can explore the currently open opportunities and find the financing pathway that best matches your company’s needs.
Funding & Venture Capital Programs
Discover currently open funding opportunities and financing instruments that can support your next innovation project.
EIC Accelerator
Funding for commercialisation & scale up
Grants up to €2.5M
Equity investment €1M–€10M
Application process
- Short proposal: Submit it any time during 2026 ( 6 weeks prior to cut off dates of full proposal)
- Full proposal: Next 2026 cut off dates (September 2nd & November 4th )
If you need any additional advice, please contact us at info@pixspain.es
Grants Programs
Discover currently open funding opportunities and financing instruments that can support your next innovation project.
HORIZON Europe -CL4-2027-05-DIGITAL-EMERGING-03 Advanced integrated photonic devices for extended features and ultra-low power consumption (RIA) (Photonics Partnership)
This call aims to accelerate the transition of integrated photonics technologies from the laboratory to real-world applications.
It will support projects advancing technologies from TRL 3 to TRL 6, with a focus on demonstrating their performance and impact in representative real-world system configurations.
The call targets innovative integrated photonics solutions with applications across key sectors, including:
Communications, Artificial Intelligence, Sensing, Healthcare, Automotive, Industry and Funding.
Highlights
- €25 million total budget and approximately 6 projects expected to be funded.
- 100% funding rate
- One stage application
Application process
Call opens: 17 November 2026
Deadline: 18 March 2027
If you need any additional advice, please contact us at info@pixspain.es
Incupixs - PIC Incubation Program
At PIXSpain, we are developing the Incupixs – PIC Incubation Program to help innovative companies accelerate their growth.
As a first step, we have developed this Innovation Readiness Level (IRL) assessment, inspired by the KTH Innovation Readiness Level methodology, as a practical tool to help you understand your company’s current stage of innovation.
In just a few minutes, you will be able to assess your company’s readiness across six key dimensions: technology, customers, team, business, intellectual property, and finance. You will also receive an overview of your strengths and the areas that require further development.
