M-ERA.NET Call 2026, funded in Spain by the State Research Agency (AEI), aimed at promoting collaborative R&D projects in advanced materials.
The initiative promotes international cooperation between companies, universities and research centers to develop innovative technologies in materials with applications in sectors such as energy, electronics, advanced manufacturing and health.
🔬 Main subject areas:
Sustainable materials for clean energy
Materials for energy storage and conversion
Advanced materials for electronics
Materials for advanced manufacturing
Materials for biomedical applications
Modeling, characterization and digitization of materials
❗ Important:
Projects must be submitted in an international consortium, with partners from at least two countries participating in the call. Each partner will receive funding from its corresponding national agency (in the case of Spain, the AEI).
☑️ Applicant requirements
Universities
Public research organizations
Technology centers
Private not-for-profit institutions with R&D activities
Companies participating in the international consortium
Spanish participants must meet the eligibility conditions established by the State Research Agency (AEI).
☑️ Project requirements
International collaborative R&D project
Consortium formed by at least two entities from two participating countries
Each partner applies to its national agency for funding
Typical project duration: up to 36 months
🗓️ Opening of the call for proposals: March 4, 2026
📄 Deadline for submission of pre-proposals:
May 12, 2026 at 12:00 noon (Brussels time).
Proposals that pass this first phase may subsequently submit a full proposal.
📢 Informative webinar
In order to inform interested entities, the State Research Agency (AEI), in collaboration with Innobasque and SEKUENS, will hold an informative session in webinar format:
📅 March 24, 2026
🕚 11:00 – 13:00 h (Spanish peninsular time)
💰 Financing
Funding is managed through the national agencies participating in the call for proposals.
For Spanish members:
Funding from the State Research Agency (AEI).
The budget will depend on the type of participating entity and the eligible costs according to national regulations.
Fundable costs include:
Research personnel
Scientific equipment
Consumables
Subcontracting
Project management and coordination costs
Indirect costs according to AEI standards
If you are interested in managing a call with the support of BIOIB, we are here to help you. Complete this form and we will contact you to offer our assistance throughout the process.
