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The 2026 EuroHPC Matching Funds Call for Invited Applicants is an upcoming funding opportunity aimed at supporting Finnish research organizations that have received funding from the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU). This initiative seeks to enhance the computing ecosystem and promote collaboration in high-performance computing (HPC) across various sectors.

Call Details

The call for applications will open on February 11, 2026, and will close on October 14, 2026, at 16:15 Finnish time. This funding opportunity is designed to provide financial support to cover the self-financing contributions of Finnish subprojects that have been awarded funding through EuroHPC JU calls.

Funding Information

Eligible applicants can receive funding of up to 3.5 million euros in total. The funding period will be determined according to the decisions made by EuroHPC JU regarding the specific projects. This financial support is crucial for covering 50% of the project costs associated with the self-financing contributions required for the successful execution of these subprojects.

Objectives of the Funding

The primary objectives of the EuroHPC JU funding include:

• Development of the future computing ecosystem and related expertise.
• Expansion of HPC usage into new areas.
• Promotion of national and international cooperation.
• Attraction of experts through high-quality research and computing infrastructures.

This funding opportunity is a significant step towards enhancing Finland's capabilities in high-performance computing and fostering innovation in research and development.

Eligibility Criteria

Applications are invited from parties at Finnish research organizations that have previously received funding from EuroHPC JU calls. This ensures that the funding is directed towards projects that are already recognized and supported at the European level, thereby maximizing the impact of the investment in high-performance computing.

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