The Call4Ideas Super Sapiens Europe 2026 is officially open. This initiative is promoted by Scientifica in collaboration with IREFI (the Institute for Economic Relations France-Italy). The program aims to identify and accelerate innovative high-tech projects, fostering connections between laboratories, universities, Venture Capital funds, and large corporations.

For research teams and startups within the SNS network, this call represents a strategic opportunity to validate frontier technologies and gain access to international industrial networks.

Objectives of the Initiative

The call aims to build a robust European innovation value chain by providing:

• Access to funding and advanced infrastructure.

• Industrial validation for selected projects.

• Direct networking with corporate partners to develop Proof of Concepts (PoC) and industrial collaborations.

Key Dates and Eligibility

Applications are open from March 2, 2026, to May 15, 2026.

The call is open to:

• Established spin-offs and startups.

• Projects in the pre-incorporation phase (early-stage ideas and research teams).

Technological Areas and Application Domains

The call is structured to allow applicants to map their innovation by crossing a Core Technology with one or more Application Domains:

How to Apply

Detailed information, the full list of corporate partners, and the application form are available on the official Super Sapiens Europe website