04.03.2026

M-ERA.NET Call 2026 is open!

M-ERA.NET 3 has launched the Call 2026 on 4 March 2026.

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The Call 2026 aims to fund ambitious transnational research and innovation on advanced materials and adresses the following thematic areas:

  • Materials for energy storage and distribution systems
  • Materials for energy conversion
  • Innovative surfaces, coatings and interfaces
  • Innovative functional materials with defined architectures
  • Materials addressing environmental challenges
  • Next generation materials for electronics

Transnational projects funded by M-ERA.NET are expected to contribute to the European Green Deal and to support the Sustainable Development Goals. They combine materials research with industrial needs by stimulating new products and production processes and will develop synergies that can be very effective in strengthening the European advanced materials ecosystem.  
Deadline for mandatory pre-proposals is 12 May 2026 (12:00 noon / Brussels time)

Details on all topics, participating countries/regions and call documents can be found on the Call 2026 webpage.


We strongly recommend contacting your regional/national funding agency for regional/national programme details.

Joint Call 2025

Call 2025 webpage

M-ERA.NET's vision document

Find here the methodology for the development of the annual work programme.

 

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