Ukrainian research institutions and higher education institutions may receive grant funding from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MESU) of up to UAH 199,000 per year to implement international research, technological, and innovation projects in the field of disaster resilience, response, and recovery.

Applications are now open for the Eureka Disaster Resilience, Response and Recovery Call 2026, launched under the Eureka Network Projects Programme at the initiative of Türkiye’s national funding body. Ukraine has joined the call, and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine serves as the national funding authority for Ukrainian participants.

The call aims to support international research, technological, and innovation projects that strengthen disaster preparedness, emergency response, and post-disaster recovery. Eligible projects may involve the development, adaptation, validation, and scaling of innovative technologies, products, services, or processes.

For Ukraine, participation in this call provides an opportunity to engage research institutions and universities in international consortia and support solutions that may contribute to recovery efforts, public safety, infrastructure resilience, healthcare, communications, search and rescue operations.

International consortia consisting of at least two independent legal entities from a minimum of two countries participating in the Eureka call are eligible to apply. Projects must involve international collaboration, focus on research or the development of an innovative product, process, or service with commercialization potential, and pursue exclusively civilian objectives.

Projects may last for up to three years. Ukraine expects to support two to three participants per year under this call. Subject to the availability of additional resources, the number of supported participants may be increased.

Ukrainian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in consortia on a self-financing basis.

Key Dates

• 8 June 2026 – Call opens for applications
• 26 October 2026 – Application deadline
• 16 April 2027 – Completion of national funding procedures
• 3 May 2027 – Expected project start date

Projects must include both research and innovation components. Activities limited to humanitarian aid, awareness campaigns, training programmes without technological development, procurement of ready-made equipment, or standard reconstruction measures are not eligible.

The call supports solutions that can be piloted, implemented, or scaled after project completion. Projects are expected to start at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5 or higher. Fundamental research falls outside the scope of this call.

Indicative Areas of Interest

Projects may address, among others, the following topics:

• Resilient infrastructure and construction technologies;
• Digital technologies, early warning systems, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and artificial intelligence-based analytics;
• Search and rescue technologies, unmanned systems, robotics, detection and localization systems;
• Resilient communication systems and backup energy solutions;
• Technologies enhancing healthcare system resilience, emergency medical response, and medical logistics;
• Circular solutions for disaster recovery, including debris recycling, material reuse, and innovative construction materials.

Application Procedure

To apply, participants should:

1. Contact the relevant national funding authority through the contact form available on the Eureka website to discuss the project concept, financial capacity, eligibility requirements, and national procedures.
2. Create an account on the Eureka application portal and select the “Disaster Resilience, Response and Recovery 2026” call.
3. Complete a single consortium application form in English. The form must be submitted by the project coordinator.
4. Invite consortium partners to complete their individual partner forms.
5. Upload all required documents, including a Gantt chart, a signed Co-signature Form, and any additional mandatory annexes specified in the call conditions.

Following eligibility checks and successful evaluation, projects may be awarded the Eureka Label. The final stage involves signing a consortium agreement among project partners.

Evaluation Process

Applications will be evaluated according to the Eureka Network Projects methodology. Key assessment criteria include:

• Project impact;
• Level of innovation;
• Quality of the consortium;
• Feasibility of the implementation plan;
• Budget justification;
• Commercialisation potential;
• Added value of international cooperation.

Experts will assess the clarity of the target market definition, the competitive advantages of the proposed solution, its potential economic, social, or environmental value, and the realism of the post-funding implementation strategy.

The scientific and technological excellence of the project, its level of innovation, technological maturity, risk assessment, and the capacity of consortium members to deliver the proposed activities will also be evaluated.

In addition, evaluators will consider the quality of international collaboration, the distribution of responsibilities among partners, managerial and financial capacities, budget appropriateness, and the added value generated through international cooperation.

Based on the evaluation results, experts will identify the strengths and weaknesses of each proposal and provide an overall recommendation regarding its suitability for public funding. National funding authorities may conduct additional assessments in accordance with national regulations before making final funding decisions.

National funding authorities may request additional documentation or procedures in line with national requirements. Failure to provide the requested information may result in an applicant being deemed ineligible for state financial support.

Detailed participation conditions in Ukrainian are available via the relevant link.

The English-language call announcement and accompanying documents published on the official Eureka website remain the primary source of information regarding the call conditions.

Contact Person at the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine

Olena Makarenko
Head of the Expert Group for Strategic Planning and Integration into the European Research Area, Directorate for Science Development, Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
National Eureka Projects Coordinator

Tel.: +38 (044) 287 82 35
E-mail: olena.makarenko@mon.gov.ua

About Eureka Network Projects

Eureka Network Projects is an international programme supporting collaboration in research, development, and innovation. It enables organisations from different countries to develop joint projects, create innovative solutions, and prepare them for market deployment and practical implementation.