# European Startup and Scaleup Hubs pilot (HORIZON-EIE-2027-02-CONNECT-01)

- Funder: European Commission – Horizon Europe (https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/european-commission-horizon-europe)
- Status: Open
- Opens: 6 Oct 2026
- Next deadline: 5 Jan 2027, 16:00 GMT
- Award: Up to €20m
- Where: International, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
- Who can apply: Other public body, University / research org, Business (SME / sole trader), Large company
- Funding type: Grant
- Themes: Economic / community development / employment
- Source: EU Funding & Tenders – Horizon Europe (https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-EIE-2027-02-CONNECT-01)
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T12:20:20.481Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/2f343ee7-0c2d-44a6-ae59-ae5add46b901

Expected Outcome: Projects under this topic will contribute to the following outcomes: - Accelerate market expansion for European deep tech startups across EU regions and beyond by fostering collaboration and mutual support among European deep tech startup ecosystem actors; - Interconnect top-tier…

How to apply: follow the funder's official guidance at https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-EIE-2027-02-CONNECT-01; OpenGrant does not take applications. The full criteria and how-to-apply notes are also on the OpenGrant page with a free account. Check the original source before applying.