Xecs has officially launched its 2026 funding opportunities, opening the door for ambitious international R&D projects seeking to develop the next generation of technologies and bring them closer to market.

This year, organisations can apply through:

🔹 Xecs Call 6 – the annual bottom-up call supporting collaborative innovation across the Electronic Components and Systems value chain.

🔹 NEW: Xecs Quantum Call – the first thematic Xecs call dedicated to accelerating the industrialisation and commercialisation of quantum technologies through international collaboration.

Whether you are an SME, large company, research organisation or university, Xecs offers a unique framework to build international consortia, access national funding and transform innovative ideas into market-ready products and services.

Why Apply?

By participating in Xecs, you can:

✅ Access national and regional public funding

✅ Build strong international partnerships

✅ Develop innovative products, processes and services

✅ Accelerate technology transfer and industrial deployment

✅ Increase your visibility within Europe’s innovation ecosystem

Key Dates

Xecs Quantum Call

  • Project Outline Deadline: 26 November 2026
  • Full Project Proposal Deadline: 5 March 2027

Xecs Call 6

  • Project Outline Deadline: 21 January 2027
  • Full Project Proposal Deadline: 15 April 2027

Find the Right Partners

Looking for project partners or consortium members? Join the Xecs Matchmaking Event in Vienna and use the AENEAS Events Platform to connect with organisations from across Europe and beyond. The event provides an excellent opportunity to discuss project ideas, identify complementary expertise and build strong international consortia.

Learn More and Apply

Explore the call topics, eligibility criteria, participating countries and submission procedures:

➡️ Xecs Call 6: https://eureka-xecs.com/calls/#undefined1

➡️ Xecs Quantum Call: https://eureka-xecs.com/calls/#undefined2

The next breakthrough technology could start with your project idea. Start building your consortium and prepare your proposal today.

Get your RD&I projects funded with Xecs!