The first Info Day will take place on 9 December 2025, where applicants can learn more about the call and ask questions.
Open Call for Solutions, Missions, Trainings and Services
Empowering SMEs: Funding and Support for Photonics & Quantum Solutions
The purpose of this call is to select SMEs demonstrating excellence and impact potential to:
- Receive up to €40,000 to develop photonics and/or quantum challenge-oriented solutions.
- Receive up to €10,000 to be used for training and related services that enhance their resilience and/or sustainability.
- Participate in up to two Matching Missions organised by the project in 2026 and receive €610 (CZ) and/or €830 (DE) to cover participation costs
In addition to the financial support, beneficiaries of this call will gain access to mentoring, coaching, and networking opportunities to help them implement the activities described in their applications. This non-financial support will be delivered by the project partners under the Advisory Support Services Framework of PhotonQBoost.
You can now apply to our open call
Opening date:
17/11/2025
Deadline for submissions:
19/01/2026 at 17:00 (CET)
Open call is still open:
Day
Hour
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MISSIONS
Receive up to €1,440 to cover participation costs in Matching Missions.
Czech Republic (Prague) – March 24–26, 2026
Focus: Manufacturing & Industrial Optics
Germany (Stuttgart) – October 8–9, 2026
Focus: Mobility Sector
TRAININGS & SERVICES
Receive up to €10,000 to be used for training and services that enhance their resilience and/or sustainability
SOLUTIONS
Receive up to €40,000 to develop photonics and/or quantum challenge- oriented solutions that contribute to a higher impact in sustainability and resilience.
The Open Call numbers
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Budget
# of SMEs
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Max grant per SMEWhy you should apply today
A unique opportunity to:
Secure up to €50,000 in funding to boost your innovation.
Develop photonics and quantum solutions with expert guidance.
Strengthen your sustainability and resilience through targeted training.
Join international Matching Missions and expand your network across Europe.
How to apply?
Only submissions done through the application platform will be eligible. Submissions received by any other means will not be considered eligible.
Who can apply?
PhotonQBoost targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in Europe that are operating in the Photonics or Quantum sectors or integrating these technologies into their business activities.
- Country of Establishment:
Applicants must be legally established in an EU Member State or in one of the Horizon Europe Associated Countries.Â
- SME Status:
Applicants must comply with the EU definition of an SME. The key criteria are:Â
- Fewer than 250 employees;Â
- Annual turnover not exceeding €50 million or annual balance sheet total not exceeding €43 million.Â