Mobilising philanthropic capital and expertise as a more connected part of European innovation ecosystems. This briefing highlights the opportunity at a practical level; the official topic conditions remain binding.
Philanthropic organisations in innovation ecosystems
Mobilising philanthropic capital and expertise as a more connected part of European innovation ecosystems.
Core intervention logic
- 1Map actors and barriersConnect philanthropy with research and innovation ecosystems
- 2Build cross-border partnershipsDevelop cooperation models, shared learning and investment pathways
- 3Test cooperation modelsImprove the flow of philanthropic support towards high-impact innovation
- 4Scale effective practiceConnect philanthropy with research and innovation ecosystems
How the action works
Map actors and barriers
More diverse capital and stronger support pathways for European innovation.
Who is it for?
Philanthropic foundations and impact funders; Innovation agencies, investors and ecosystem builders; Research organisations, start-ups and public authorities. The strongest consortia will connect these capabilities around a clearly defined need rather than assemble partners only to satisfy formal eligibility.
What does the call support?
Connect philanthropy with research and innovation ecosystems.
Develop cooperation models, shared learning and investment pathways.
Improve the flow of philanthropic support towards high-impact innovation.
What are the key requirements?
- Strong participation of philanthropic organisations
- A clear cross-border ecosystem and learning dimension
- Practical mechanisms that can continue beyond the funded action
- Action type: Coordination and Support Action (CSA).
A competitive proposal must connect the topic’s expected outcomes to a focused intervention logic, credible partners, measurable results and a convincing route to uptake. Scope, eligibility and all special conditions should be checked against the official topic text before consortium commitments are made.
Timeline and next steps
The topic is scheduled to open on 31 May 2027 and the deadline is 15 September 2027. Prospective applicants should use the preparation period to confirm fit, shape the core concept, identify the capabilities required and build the work plan around the expected outcomes.
EXELIXIS can support call interpretation, concept positioning, consortium architecture, proposal development, impact pathways and coordination of partner contributions.
Official sources
This briefing is an original summary prepared from official EU sources. It is provided for orientation and does not replace the binding call text, General Annexes or Funding & Tenders Portal conditions.