This week’s updates focus on new digital infrastructure funding calls, cybersecurity investments, circular economy innovation and regulatory developments shaping future EU funding priorities.
π CEF Digital - New calls open for Digital Global Gateways
New CEF Digital calls for proposals worth €200 million have been launched to support backbone connectivity infrastructure, including submarine cables and fibre networks.
The calls aim to strengthen secure, high-capacity connectivity between Europe and global partners, improve resilience of critical infrastructure and support the EU’s strategic autonomy in digital networks.
Source: European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)
π§ EU Water Policy - Call for evidence on revision of water legislation
The European Commission launched a call for evidence to revise EU water legislation, including the Water Framework Directive.
The initiative aims to improve water resilience, support circular use of resources and facilitate access to critical raw materials while maintaining strong environmental protection standards.
Source: Environment - European Commission
π Horizon Europe - New cybersecurity funding call under ECCC
A new cybersecurity call for proposals worth €56 million under Horizon Europe has been launched by the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC).
The call supports projects strengthening Europe’s cyber resilience, security technologies and innovation capacity in response to increasing digital threats.
Source: European Cybersecurity Competence Centre and Network
π Horizon Europe - €90.97M EU Space Research call opens for proposals
A new Horizon Europe EU Space Research call (2026) has opened with a total budget of €90.97 million, supporting projects across space technologies, satellite systems and innovation in the European space sector.
The call aims to strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy in space, boost competitiveness of the EU space industry and support the development of critical technologies, with a submission deadline of 3 September 2026.
Source: European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)
β»οΈ Circular Economy - EU-funded projects highlighted on Global Recycling Day
On Global Recycling Day, the Commission showcased EU-funded projects advancing circular economy solutions, including innovations in recycling, waste reduction and sustainable resource management.
These projects demonstrate how EU funding supports the transition to a more resource-efficient and climate-neutral economy.
Source: European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)