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European Innovation Challenge Fund – 1st Call for Proposals Grant

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A fund based in Albania

In context

This call is open to startups and small and medium-sized businesses, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Albania.

Summary

This is the first call of an EU-backed innovation fund, providing grants to early-stage innovative start-ups and MSMEs in Albania to support product development and commercialization. The fund targets entrepreneurs and small businesses with novel solutions, though the specific sectors and sustainability focus are not detailed in the available description.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 15 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

The funder supports innovative business ideas and early-stage enterprises in Albania across priority sectors including tourism, agriculture, green economy, and ICT. The fund provides not only financial support but also capacity building programs, mentoring, and networking opportunities to help start-ups and small businesses succeed. Applicants can propose new processes, products, services, or marketing approaches that add value to their business, improve efficiency, reduce costs and time, and have social impact. …

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does this grant offer?
European Innovation Challenge Fund – 1st Call for Proposals offers $33K.
Who can apply for European Innovation Challenge Fund – 1st Call for Proposals?
Eligibility covers organisations in AL; startup, sme. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.
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Quick facts

Budget$33K
EligibilityAL
Org typesstartup, sme
Pre-call requiredYes
Last verified15 Sep 2026