A FAST TRACK TO EUROPEAN INNOVATION FUNDING:
EU Cascade Funding
There are more than 100 Cascade Funding opportunities available.
You don't need to find the right one on your own. We help Danish companies identify the best opportunities, assess project fit and connect with the right European partners through Enterprise Europe Network.
Cascade Funding - also known as Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) - offers SMEs a simpler route to European innovation funding.
Compared to traditional EU funding programmes, Cascade Funding typically involves smaller grants, shorter application processes and faster decisions. It is particularly well suited for companies looking to develop, validate or demonstrate innovative solutions without the administrative complexity often associated with larger EU programmes.
As part of the Enterprise Europe Network, Food & Bio Cluster Denmark helps Danish companies identify relevant Cascade Funding opportunities and supports them throughout the application process.
Currently there are over 100 cascade funding calls across all sectors. You can browse funding opportunities issued by the European Union institutions, agencies and bodies below at the EU Funding & Tenders Portal and contact us to see how we can guide you from here.
Why consider cascade funding?
Shorter application process
Faster funding decisions
Lower administrative burden
Ideal for feasibility studies, pilot projects and technology validation
Great stepping stone towards larger EU programmes such as Horizon Europe
100+
OPEN CALLS ACROSS EUROPE
€60,000
TYPICAL FUNDING PER SME
70–100%
FUNDING RATES
Not sure where to start?
You don't have to navigate European funding alone
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As part of the Enterprise Europe Network, we can help you:
- Identify relevant funding opportunities
- Assess whether your project is a good fit
- Understand eligibility requirements
- Strengthen your application
- Connect with potential European partners
Ready to take your innovation further? Contact Helle Vedel to explore the funding opportunities that can help bring your ideas to market.
