FECYT
Convocatoria de Cultura Científica y de la Innovación
Submission window opens 1 July 2026
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This FECYT call funds science, technology and innovation outreach projects in Spain, including science communication, science fairs, citizen science and a new "trío de eclipses" category, with a total budget of €5.3M. It is open to universities, research organisations, health entities, and technology or R&D centres based in Spain that generate scientific or technological knowledge. FECYT runs the call annually and funded projects can run for up to 24 months.
Details
| Funder | FECYT |
| Budget | €5.3M |
| Deadline | 16 September 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 24 months, from 1 July 2027 |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | ES |
Eligibility & scope
Funds projects to promote science, technology and innovation culture across Spain, including science communication, science fairs, citizen science, and a new 'Trío de Eclipses' category for the 2026-2028 eclipses. Open to research organisations, universities, healthcare entities, technology centres and R&D centres in Spain.
Who Should Apply
- •Universities and research organisations based in Spain
- •Health entities, technology centres and R&D centres generating scientific knowledge
- •Teams proposing science communication, science fairs or citizen science projects
- •Projects tied to the new 'trío de eclipses' outreach category
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 16 September 2026 (submission window opens 1 July 2026)
- •Single-stage application
- •Projects run up to 24 months, starting 1 July 2027
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The new 'trío de eclipses' category rewards projects tied to the upcoming eclipse events, check whether your outreach plan can align with this timing.
- ✓Since this is a single-stage submission, ensure budget justification and project design are complete and final before the window opens on 1 July 2026.
- ✓Applicant entities must demonstrate they generate scientific or technological knowledge in Spain, so frame institutional research output clearly in the proposal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the FECYT Convocatoria de Cultura Científica y de la Innovación provide?
The call has a total budget of €5.3M distributed across science outreach and innovation projects in Spain.
Who can apply for the FECYT science culture and innovation call?
Research organisations, universities, health entities, technology and R&D centres, and other entities based in Spain that generate scientific or technological knowledge.
When is the deadline for this FECYT call?
The deadline is 16 September 2026, with the submission window opening on 1 July 2026.
How long can funded projects run?
Projects can run for up to 24 months, starting from 1 July 2027.
Is the FECYT Convocatoria de Cultura Científica y de la Innovación a recurring call?
Yes, FECYT runs this call annually.
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