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Society relies on chemical processes to turn raw materials into useful products. The Chemical Process Systems (CPS) program invests in fundamental research on chemical and biochemical processes to make them more efficient, sustainable, and resilient. New CPS technologies for manufacturing, biotechnology, critical minerals, energy, food, and other national priorities will help make the U.S. more competitive and secure. Research supported by the CPS program covers the full breadth of chemical and biochemical process innovation. It spans reaction engineering and molecular thermodynamics; reactor design; catalysis; electrochemical systems; separations; and process design. The program encourages proposals that connect the molecular scale to process and plant scales. The CPS program explores active-site structure and function, reaction mechanisms, in situ and operando characterization, durability, and device-level integration. Microreactors, membrane and catalytic reactors, atmospheric plasmas, and other novel configurations are of interest. The program supports research in catalysis and electrochemical systems to produce, use, and store energy, to reduce waste, to process polymers, and to synthesize fuels and chemicals. This includes process and materials innovation to support the nuclear fuel cycle. The CPS program also targets chemical and biological separations that are efficient and scalable. Research includes the design of membranes, sorbents, and specialized interfaces. Advances can be used in gas separations, the recovery of critical minerals, bioprocessing, and protein and water purification. The program supports research in process design and optimization that uses tools such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and uncertainty quantification. CPS research also explores quantum information science and engineering; quantum simulation and sensing, for example, may accelerate the discovery of materials and improve process models. Partnerships: To spe

The Engineering Biological and Biomedical Systems (EBBS) program expands our understanding of biological and physiological systems, and it helps improve human health. For U.S. leadership in biotechnology, the engineering of biology is required at every scale. Engineering is needed for sensing biomarkers to making proteins to restoring functions of the body. In EBBS, fundamental mechanistic insights are combined with experimental and computational techniques. This approach helps develop platforms, devices, organisms, tissues, and processes that bring new understanding and control of biological functions. EBBS supports studies of mechanisms that drive the behavior of microbial populations and cells, and of therapeutic cells and tissues. This includes discovering the underlying engineering principles that are needed to capture the responses of biological systems and bioreactors. It also includes the creation of novel biosensing platforms and new optical imaging and modulation strategies. Research that enables the design of biological systems to sense and respond to novel stimuli is welcome. Similarly, projects leading to insight into tissue changes or injury, and to systems that imitate or restore the functions of tissues or organs are encouraged. Projects that advance rehabilitation engineering through new theories and approaches are supported by the EBBS program. Fundamental engineering research driven by the needs of persons with disabilities is encouraged. The EBBS program expands what is possible in biomanufacturing; research may advance biotechnology and/or health. EBBS research must enable improved biological processes, create novel biomedical technologies, or achieve new understanding of physiological or pathological processes. EBBS does not support proposals with a main goal of drug design, drug delivery, or the development of animal models of disease. Using existing models for experimental testing and validation is acceptable. Projects that focus on testi

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters, Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) will be releasing an Umbrella NASA Research Announcement (NRA) titled “Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion-2026 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2026)” on or about December 9, 2025. The solicitation is available by opening the NSPIRES homepage at https://nspires.nasaprs.com/, selecting “Open” under "Solicitations," and searching "Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion-2026 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2026)" un- der Solicitation #/Keyword(s). Proposals will be solicited through Appendices issued under this Umbrella SpaceTech-REDDI-2026 Solicitation, as technology topics are defined and funding is made available. See STMD Solicitations and Opportunities (https://www.nasa.gov/stmd-solicitations-and-opportunities/) for anticipated releases. Once new Appendices are released, interested parties will be able to access the Appendices by selecting “Open” under "Solicitations," and searching “SpaceTech- REDDI-2026” in the “Solicitation #/ Keyword(s)” search area, and then selecting “List of Open Program Elements”. It is anticipated that this Umbrella NRA Solicitation (SpaceTech-REDDI-2026) will be open for one year and Umbrella SpaceTech-REDDI Solicitations will be issued annually. NASA STMD leads the development, demonstration, and infusion of transformational space technologies that solve critical stakeholder needs. As the tech base for civil space, STMD advances technology to sup- port future NASA, other government, and commercial missions. STMD investments aim to (1) advance U.S. space technology innovation and competitiveness in a global context, (2) encourage technology driven economic growth with an emphasis on the expanding space economy, and (3) inspire and develop a powerful U.S. aerospace technology community. STMD bolsters and funds ideas from entrepreneurs, researchers, and innovators across the country. Space t

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters anticipates release of a solicitation, titled “NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC), Phase II,” as an Appendix to the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) NASA Research Announcement (NRA), titled “Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion - 2026 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2026),” on or about May 11, 2026. Once the Appendix is posted, complete details (to include due dates) can be accessed via the following steps: 1. Open the NSPIRES homepage at https://nspires.nasaprs.com/ 2. Select "Solicitations" 3. Select "Open” 4. Select "Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion – 2026 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2026) NNH26ZTR001N” 5. Select “List of Open Program Elements” 6. Select “NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC), Phase II- NNH26ZTR001N-26NIAC_A2" 7. Select “NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II Solicitation Document" under Announcement Documents. The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program supports innovative research through Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III awards. Phase I awards are typically a nine-month effort to explore the overall feasibility and viability of visionary concepts. Phase II awards are for up to two years, to further develop the most promising Phase I concepts, and to explore potential infusion options within and beyond NASA. Phase III awards are designed to strategically advance and transition the most promising NIAC Phase II concepts to other NASA programs, other government agencies, or commercial partners. See the solicitation for full eligibility criteria

Silicon Microgravity secured a DASA Defence Innovation Loan to further develop and commercialise their micro-chip technology for autonomous tunnel and bunker detection The Defence Innovation Loan will help Cambridge-based SME, Silicon Microgravity, develop and commercialise their autonomous gravimeter technology for tunnel and bunker detection by the end of 2024. DASA has also funded Silicon Microgravity’s ultra-precise, gyroscope technology for alternative navigation in GPS denied environments. DASA’s Defence Innovation Loans, run in partnership with Innovate UK, is an alternative funding model to help convert mature defence innovations into viable business propositions that can compete for defence procurement. The detection of sub-surface tunnels and bunkers has long been identified as a challenge area for defence, in both asymmetric and symmetrical warfare, and recent conflicts have only highlighted the growing threat of underground structures. In order to better safeguard frontline personnel, the military needs to swiftly and efficiently detect sub-surface tunnels and bunkers to overcome potential adversaries who use them. Despite their effectiveness, current tunnel detection methods such as ground penetrating radar and electromagnetics have several drawbacks. They are often bulky, costly, and challenging to apply in situations featuring difficult to navigate terrain, making them less efficient for quick, mobile use. Introducing Silicon Microgravity Cambridge-based Silicon Microgravity identified the need to radically shrink, and lower the cost and power consumption of underground structure detection systems, to enhance their effectiveness for Defence. Drawing inspiration from the civil environment and the current use of conducting gravity surveys to detect buried infrastructure, the SME sought to adapt this technology for defence. Silicon Microgravity is developing a gravimeter (a tool for measuring minute changes in the force of gravity) which can be deployed remotely on an autonomous land vehicle or drones, to detect underground structures, keeping personnel out of danger zones. The innovation uses resonant Micro Electrical Mechanical Systems (MEMS), which is a technological process used to create tiny integrated devices or systems that combine mechanical and electrical components. MEMS has a long history in the civil world, and is used in an array of technologies such as accelerometers for airbag sensors and inkjet printer heads, however it has never had, until now, the sensitivity for use in navigation or gravity applications. Silicon Microgravity’s sensors are over a thousand times more accurate than those traditionally used in civilian applications. Thanks to their proprietary resonant MEMS technology, Silicon Microgravity has achieved a significant breakthrough in sub-surface detection technology. The technique has enabled the company to miniaturise the technology from the size of a shoe box to a tiny computer chip. As a result, the SME has been able to attach the underground sensing technology to a handheld device, or a drone, which can easily navigate hazardous terrain, land, and take readings of underground structures beneath the surface. In 2022, Silicon Microgravity received a Defence Innovation Loan to take the innovation towards commercialisation by the end of 2024. Silicon Microgravity’s journey with DASA and towards commercialisation In 2017, Silicon Microgravity first collaborated with DASA through the Open Call, marking their first foray into the Defence sector. With DASA’s funding, Silicon Microgravity completed a feasibility study and initial development on an ultra-precise gyroscope based on their resonant MEMS technology, a critical part of inertial measurement which is used in GPS-denied environments. This technology has applications both in military and civilian markets. During their first discussions with DASA, they discovered the immense potential of their MEMS technology and its applicability to a wide range of defence-related solutions. Through the feasibility study as part the Open call, Silicon Microgravity was also able to develop links into the defence sector, engage with large defence contractors, and now has two development contracts with a large global defence contractor and is in active discussions with others, both within the UK and overseas. Having further developed their resonant MEMS technology for gravity applications, Silicon Microgravity submitted their next innovation to DASA in 2021, to receive a Defence Innovation Loan to help commercialise their tunnel detection technology. The Cambridge-based SME was granted a Defence Innovation Loan of £750,000, which they will use to further develop the underground detection technology in preparation for field trials in the first half of 2024. The loan will also help commercialise the product, for potential use in applications such as security, border control, defence, cartography, civil engineering and infrastructures/utilities. Francis Neill, CEO of Silicon Microgravity, said: DASA have been absolutely fundamental in helping to get Silicon Microgravity to the stage where we will shortly be commercialising what is becoming recognised as world leading technology in gravity sensing and inertial navigation. Not only does our technology have defence applications but it is very much in line with the UK’s strategy of creating an international technology superpower. DASA have provided both market and fund raising assistance in addition the project specific funding. DASA’s A2MF Team mentors Silicon Microgravity for future investment opportunities As part of the post-contract support, DASA’s Access to Mentoring and Finance (A2MF) team has been helping Silicon Microgravity with market readiness and future investment. The A2MF team assisted Silicon Microgravity in perfecting their pitch to potential investors by offering workshops to improve presentation content and pitch decks. This culminated in the DASA Investment Showcase in 2021, where Silicon Microgravity was invited to present their business and innovative ideas to investors, alongside other innovators. Silicon Microgravity was able to secure additional investments and build belief in their project thanks to the invaluable experience and skills gained from the A2MF team, along with their successful application through Defence Innovation Loans. Need help bringing your defence innovation to market? Silicon Microgravity has made great strides in a short period of time and is preparing for an exciting year ahead, starting field trials, commercialising both their gravity and inertial products, building export markets, adding high value UK jobs and more than doubling revenue. Since their first meeting with DASA in 2017, they have made significant progress by conducting field trials, commercialising their innovation with the help of Defence Innovation Loans, attracting new investors, and expanding their organisation. One of DASA’s main financial mechanisms to support with business readiness and the commercialisation of innovations is through the Defence Innovation Loans programme. Run in partnership with Innovate UK, these are designed to help growth-minded SMEs develop and commercialise their mature defence solutions and in doing so, tackle some of the challenges businesses face in moving from technology development to product and company scale up. Defence Innovation Loans Key points: Exclusively for SMEs Innovations must be at Technology Readiness Level 6 or above Loans from £100,000 - £2 million Loans can cover up to 100% of project costs to aid commercialisation of the solution Below market interest rate In partnership with Innovate UK Learn more about Defence Innovation Loans here and submit an application.

EDF-2026-LS-RA-SI-ENERENV-NTFE: New turbofan engine This call topic aims to to investigate a new turbofan engine in the range of approximately 25-35 kN that meets all feasible military requirements and is capable of operating on kerosene, hydrogen (H2) and sustainable aviation fuel. The proposals need to build upon or integrate results that have been achieved within one or several projects funded following an EU programme call with a focus on civil applications and for which applicants will have the necessary rights to use and commercialise the results. Indicative budget: EUR 20.000.000 Apply for the call (PENDING LAUNCH) EDF-2026-LS-RA-SI-UWW-CSBI-STEP: Layered critical seabed infrastructure protection This call topic aims to improve the protection of seabed infrastructure through a comprehensive system, including unmanned assets, advanced sensors, underwater observation, detection, acquisition and communication systems, and integrated command and control. The proposals need to build upon or integrate results that have been achieved within one or several projects funded following an EU programme call with a focus on civil applications and for which applicants will have the necessary rights to use and commercialise the results. The topic contributes to the STEP objectives in the target investment area of deep and digital technologies. Indicative budget: EUR 30.000.000 Apply for the call (PENDING LAUNCH)

for facing Mediterranean challenges related to Water management, Farming systems and Agro-food chains. In this context, ANR participates to the 2026 Section 2 joint transnational call for proposals to fund innovative research projects addressing the following 3 topics : Exploiter les fonctions écosystémiques et améliorer la répartition de l'eau pour la protection et la restauration des cours d'eau non pérennes en Méditerranée; Nouveaux systèmes de surveillance et de contrôle à distance et non invasifs basés sur les TIC contre les maladies et les infestations parasitaires; Renforcer les chaînes de valeur alimentaires méditerranéennes grâce à la traçabilité numérique contextuelle. Seuls les projets transnationaux seront financés. Le consortium doit être composé d’au moins quatre entités juridiques établies dans au moins trois pays différents parmi ceux qui participent à l’appel à projets. Ces entités juridiques doivent être indépendantes les unes des autres et établies de la façon suivante : Au moins une de ces entités doit être établie dans un pays de l’Union européenne participant à l’appel, ou dans un pays associé à Horizon Europe participant à l’appel et hors MPC (Mediterranean Partner Countries / Pays partenaires méditerranéens). Dans le cadre de cet appel, les pays remplissant ces conditions sont les suivants : Allemagne, Bulgarie, Croatie, Chypre, Espagne, France, Grèce, Italie, Luxembourg, Malte, Portugal, Slovénie. Cela inclut les pays et territoires d'outre-mer (PTOM)

to respond to societal challenges and technological needs with an interdisciplinary approach. Indeed, advanced materials have been classified as key enabling technologies (KET) that can contribute to the development of technologies targeted by the SET (Strategic Energy Technology) plan, and to the improvement of energy efficiency and use of resources. In addition, this call underlines the commitment of the European Union (EU) to the circular economy and sustainable development objectives, in connection with the adoption by the European Commission of a new circular economy action plan, in order to help European businesses and consumers. A call for projects structured around four themes for ANR The objective of this call for projects is therefore to contribute to the promotion of a research community (academic and industrial) at the European and international level. Research activities may concern a wide range of the value chain in the field of advanced materials, divided in 6 topics, 4 of which are eligible for funding by ANR. 1. Materials for energy storage and distribution systems 2. Materials for energy conversion 3. Innovative surfaces, coatings and interfaces (not eligible for ANR) 4. Innovative functional materials with defined architectures 5. Materials addressing environmental challenges (not eligible for ANR) 6. Next generation materials for electronics A detailed description of each topic, as well as the list of countries and regions participating in the call, is ava

in JS --> Latest news News Institutional 07/29/2026 Rapport d’activité 2025 : une année importante pour l’ANR News Call for proposals 07/24/2026 Lauréats de l’appel Chaires industrielles 2026 News Science 07/23/2026 Comment améliorer le bien-être pour l'avenir ? Retour sur les enjeux et défis sociétaux mis en lumière lors de la conférence internationale NORFACE-CHANSE Events Call for proposals 07/23/2026 Les Rendez-vous de l’ANR, édition 2026-2027 News Institutional 07/23/2026 Science ouverte : Rencontres du Réseau science ouverte des agences de financement françaises See all the news Latest lists of projects ASMA 2026 : Accompagnement Spécifique des Travaux de Recherches et d’Innovation Défense : Maturation et valorisation ASTRID 2026 : Accompagnement Spécifique des Travaux de Recherches d’intérêt Défense AAPG - Appel à projets générique 2026 - Liste des projets PRC / PRCE / JCJC / PRME Chaires d’excellence : Tremplin Outre-Mer Appel à projets – FLASH "Coopérations scientifiques France-Groenland" Search Sign up for the latest news: Subscribe to our newsletter RGPD Legal notice Site map Join us About us Funded projects France 2030 appelsprojetsrecherche.fr data anr Contact us FR EN Welcome to the French National Research Agency website! Our Website uses cookies to improve users experience. Please read this page (in french) for more information. Your browser is blocking third-party content, we have taken your choice into account. Continue without accepting Accept all cookies C

to: encourage scientific excellence by supporting high quality applications ; strengthen French participation and increasing France’s rate of success in upcoming ERC calls; Starting two years before the end of their ANR JCJC project and up to one year after its completion, the project leader may apply for dedicated financial support, conditional on submitting a proposal to an upcoming ERC call. The goal is to give researchers a leg up when it comes to applying to the ERC Starting Grant, Consolidator Grant or Advanced Grant call, thereby giving them firm foothold from which to succeed. Projects are funded to 75 000€ (directs costs) for a duration of 24 months . ANR has made special arrangements to speed up decision-making and funding. The submission application is a survey in order for the candidate to draw the future part B1 of the ERC application. This survey will be sent to administrative support of the applicants. The selection is only based on eligibility of the request. Enhancing French scientific excellence and appeal The funding programme JCJC breakthrough is part of France’s national strategy for strengthening French research and technological innovation aimed at increasing France’s influence and international scientific attractiveness. Documents Call for proposals text Scientific document form (survey) Submission website Open Closed Opening : 2026-03-17 at 09:00 CET Closing : 2026-12-31 at 23:59 CET Contact : Dr Delphine CALLU Scientific officer percee-jcjc(at)agence

and expected impact. Inter- and transdisciplinary approaches are strongly encouraged across all topics. The call text, also containing the list of countries and regions participating in this call and their positioning about the call modules, is available on the RAMP website at the following address ( https://ramprawmaterials.eu ). A project consortium must be built of at least three independent legal entities (i.e. at least one coordinator and two other beneficiary partners) applying and deemed eligible for funding by relevant national/regional Funding Organisations from at least three different countries participating in the Call. Of these three entities, at least two must be from EU Member States or HE Associated Countries. Partners of the selected proposals will be funded directly by their respective national or regional agencies. As a result, national/regional regulations apply in addition to call rules. ANR will only fund French teams. In particular, French partners requesting funding from ANR should read the document « Modalités de participation pour les Partenaires sollicitant une aide de l’ANR » ("Appendix for Partners requesting funding from ANR"), available on this page (document written in French). Participating countries : Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Canada (Québec), Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzer

to support innovative projects that advance the energy transition. In France, the French National Research Agency (ANR) and the Pays de la Loire Region Council are participating of this call. The CETPartnership is a multilateral and strategic partnership which brings together public and private stakeholders, foster transnational innovation ecosystems, and overcome the fragmented research and innovation landscape for the clean energy transition. The CETP 2026 call is structured around 11 Call Modules (CMs), each addressing a key dimension of the energy transition. These modules are based on 7 Transition Initatives (TRIs), which define the strategic challenges to be tackled in order to achieve a sustainable energy future. For this call, the ANR will participate to the 8 following call modules : CM2026-01 (TRI 1) : Integrated energy system resilience in a changing environment CM2026-02 (TRI 1 & TRI 2) : Energy system flexibility in a high renewable energy sources (RES) scenario: energy generation, storage and system integration CM2026-03A (TRI 2) : Advanced renewable energy (RE) technologies for power production ( ROA ) CM2026-04 (TRI 3) : Industrial carbon management CM2026-05 (TRI 3) : Hydrogen and renewable fuels. Concerning hydrogen production only green hydrogen production will be eligible for ANR. CM2026-06 (TRI 3) : Stationary battery technologies and systems for climate-neutral industry and built environment CM2026-07 (TRI 4) : Heating and cooling technologies CM2026-10

in JS --> Latest news News Institutional 07/29/2026 Rapport d’activité 2025 : une année importante pour l’ANR News Call for proposals 07/24/2026 Lauréats de l’appel Chaires industrielles 2026 News Science 07/23/2026 Comment améliorer le bien-être pour l'avenir ? Retour sur les enjeux et défis sociétaux mis en lumière lors de la conférence internationale NORFACE-CHANSE Events Call for proposals 07/23/2026 Les Rendez-vous de l’ANR, édition 2026-2027 News Institutional 07/23/2026 Science ouverte : Rencontres du Réseau science ouverte des agences de financement françaises See all the news Latest lists of projects ASMA 2026 : Accompagnement Spécifique des Travaux de Recherches et d’Innovation Défense : Maturation et valorisation ASTRID 2026 : Accompagnement Spécifique des Travaux de Recherches d’intérêt Défense AAPG - Appel à projets générique 2026 - Liste des projets PRC / PRCE / JCJC / PRME Chaires d’excellence : Tremplin Outre-Mer Appel à projets – FLASH "Coopérations scientifiques France-Groenland" Search Sign up for the latest news: Subscribe to our newsletter RGPD Legal notice Site map Join us About us Funded projects France 2030 appelsprojetsrecherche.fr data anr Contact us FR EN Welcome to the French National Research Agency website! Our Website uses cookies to improve users experience. Please read this page (in french) for more information. Your browser is blocking third-party content, we have taken your choice into account. Continue without accepting Accept all cookies C

This seeks to develop and demonstrate an automated, species-agnostic cell culture platform to rapidly establish viable cell lines (including iPSCs) from diverse non-model species, enabling the validation of genetic-biocontrol technologies. | See Topic

This topic seeks to develop and demo a modular, open-architecture AUVs for rapid payload swapping, collaborative fleet deployment, and resilient undersea navigation. | See Topic

This topic seeks to develop and demo a robust framework and tool suite building on automated algorithm discovery tools that will enable the seamless integration of discovered algorithms with the scientific and engineering workflow. | See Topic

We are soliciting innovative proposals for the development of a multifunctional, target-agnostic platform for precise, programmable editing of endogenous proteins. | See Program

This topic seeks to mature and commercialize revolutionary Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) subsystem designs capable of breaking the 4:1 payload-to-weight ratio. | See Topic

DSO is “shopping” the ERIS Marketplace for game-changing, foundational mechanisms capable of fundamentally disrupting legacy thermodynamic limits across diverse DoW application spaces. | See ERIS

The IMR program aims to develop repair methods to protect essential economic sectors against devastating attacks that exploit the public interfaces of modern markets. | See Program