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SI Ukraine Cooperation Programme

The Swedish Institute invites Swedish organisations and their partners in Ukraine to apply for funding to jointly implement projects aimed at supporting Ukraine's reconstruction, reform efforts, and EU integration. This call focuses on innovation ecosystems, transparency, and gender equality. The programme is aimed at actors in Sweden and their partners in Ukraine. Projects that are granted support are expected to contribute to strengthened capacity within organisations, as well as increased competence, including broadened networks and new knowledge for individuals. The programme is implemented within the framework of the government's Strategy for Sweden's reconstruction and reform cooperation with Ukraine 2023–2027. Projects should strengthen organisational capacity, foster new competencies, enable knowledge exchange, and build lasting partnerships between Sweden and Ukraine. Applicants can design their projects within three overarching focus areas: Innovation Ecosystems; Transparency, accountability and anti-corruption; or Gender equality. Two types of grants are available: Project preparation grants (SEK 100,000-200,000) for initiating cooperation, and Cooperation projects (SEK 1,000,000-2,000,000) for activating existing partnerships.

Alliances for Education and Enterprises

The Alliances for Education and Enterprises is a funding opportunity under the Erasmus+ programme, specifically under the Alliances for Innovation category. This funding mechanism aims to foster collaboration between educational institutions and enterprises to promote innovation, skills development, and knowledge transfer. The programme is designed to strengthen partnerships between the education sector and the business world, enhancing the quality and relevance of education and training in Europe. Projects funded under this call are expected to contribute to the modernization of education systems and support the development of new curricula, teaching methods, and innovative solutions that address skills gaps and labor market needs. The initiative supports transnational cooperation projects that bring together diverse stakeholders from education and enterprise sectors across European countries.

Partnerships for Cooperation - Cooperation Partnerships in the field of Youth submitted by European NGOs 2026

This is an Erasmus+ funding opportunity for Cooperation Partnerships in the field of Youth, specifically designed for submissions by European non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The program is part of the EU's Erasmus+ initiative, which supports education, training, youth and sport activities across Europe. These Cooperation Partnerships aim to foster collaboration and innovation in youth work through transnational projects. The partnerships enable organizations to work together on developing quality, innovative practices and to share experiences and knowledge in the youth sector. Applications are submitted through the European Commission's Funding and Tenders Portal.

Capacity building in Higher Education: Asia

The Capacity Building in Higher Education programme focuses on supporting cooperation projects that aim to support the modernisation, accessibility and internationalisation of higher education in Asia. This Erasmus+ funding opportunity is designed to strengthen the capacity of higher education institutions in Asian partner countries through international cooperation and institutional development. The programme supports collaborative projects between European and Asian higher education institutions to enhance quality, relevance, and capacity of higher education systems. Projects typically involve curriculum development, institutional reform, governance improvements, and quality assurance mechanisms.

Capacity building in Higher Education: Middle East

The Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) program is part of the Erasmus+ initiative, focusing on supporting cooperation projects between higher education institutions in EU Member States and partner countries in the Middle East region. This funding opportunity aims to strengthen the capacity and quality of higher education institutions in the Middle East through institutional cooperation, curriculum development, and modernization of higher education systems. The program promotes international partnerships and collaborative projects that address specific challenges and priorities in higher education within the Middle East region. Projects should contribute to the modernization and internationalization of higher education, fostering institutional partnerships and knowledge exchange between European and Middle Eastern institutions.

Capacity Building in Higher Education: Cross-Regional

The Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) Cross-Regional program is part of the Erasmus+ initiative, which is the EU's flagship program for education, training, youth and sport. This specific funding opportunity focuses on cross-regional cooperation projects that aim to strengthen capacity building in higher education institutions across different regions of the world. The program supports international partnerships and collaborative projects that enhance the quality, relevance, and accessibility of higher education through institutional cooperation between EU member states and partner countries from different regions. Projects typically involve consortia of higher education institutions working together to develop curricula, improve governance, modernize teaching methods, and strengthen links between higher education institutions and the wider economic and social environment. The CBHE Cross-Regional strand specifically encourages cooperation between partner countries from at least two different eligible regions outside Europe, working together with European partners to achieve sustainable impact in higher education development.

Capacity building in Higher Education: Neighbourhood East

The Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) Neighbourhood East program is an Erasmus+ funding initiative designed to support cooperation projects between higher education institutions in EU member states and partner countries in the Eastern Neighbourhood region. This program aims to modernize and reform higher education systems, enhance the quality of teaching and learning, and strengthen institutional capacity. The initiative promotes partnerships between European and Eastern Neighbourhood universities to address common challenges in higher education, foster innovation, and improve governance structures. Projects funded under this scheme typically involve curriculum development, institutional reform, and capacity building activities that benefit both European and partner country institutions.

Capacity building in Higher Education: Caribbean

The Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) programme is part of Erasmus+ and aims to support the modernisation, accessibility and internationalisation of higher education in partner countries. This specific call focuses on the Caribbean region, supporting cooperation projects between higher education institutions from EU Member States and Caribbean countries. The programme promotes capacity building initiatives that enhance the quality and relevance of higher education, foster collaboration between institutions, and contribute to sustainable development in the Caribbean region. Projects typically involve multi-institutional consortia working on curriculum development, institutional reform, governance improvements, and other strategic priorities in higher education.

Capacity building in Higher Education: Latin America

The Capacity building in Higher Education (CBHE) program for Latin America is part of the Erasmus+ initiative focused on supporting cooperation projects between higher education institutions in the European Union and Latin American countries. This funding opportunity aims to strengthen the capacity and quality of higher education institutions in Latin America through international partnerships and collaborative projects. The program supports modernization, accessibility, and relevance of higher education systems in partner countries while fostering cooperation between EU and Latin American institutions. Projects typically involve curriculum development, institutional governance reforms, quality assurance mechanisms, and other capacity-building activities that contribute to sustainable development in the higher education sector across Latin America.