GrantEquity-free European Union
Digital Europe Programme – Accelerating the Best Use of Technologies (DIGITAL-2026-BESTUSE-RSF-10)
European Commission (HaDEA / DIGITAL Europe Programme)
Apply / official page ↗Typical funding
Part of the same DIGITAL call window (April 21–October 1, 2026) with budget defined in the work programme for BESTUSE topics.
Maximum
Project caps set in the call fiche; overall BESTUSE budget spans several million euros across projects.
Startup stage
Scale-up and deployment stage startups and SMEs integrating digital technologies in real-world settings.
Sector focus
Digital transformation across sectors, depending on specific BESTUSE topic focus.
Overview
Grant call supporting projects that accelerate deployment and best use of digital technologies across priority sectors and regions.
Who's eligible
Consortia of organisations (including SMEs/startups) in EU and associated states supporting adoption of digital technologies.
How to apply
Apply via the EU Funding & Tenders portal under DIGITAL-2026-BESTUSE-RSF-10 before the October deadline.
Good to know
Useful for startups wanting EU co-funding to scale deployment and demonstrations of digital solutions.