Call for Sci-ty projects – 9th wave

Applications can be submitted until 27 February 2026 to the maturation or pre-maturation advisors.

The Sci-ty consortium is launching its ninth call for projects and particularly encourages collaborative innovation projects with businesses.

The projects identified will focus on the following areas in terms of sustainable cities and innovative buildings:

• Transforming cities through an integrated approach

• Taking action on buildings to reduce energy and resource consumption

• Developing geo-sourced construction

During this 9th call for projects, particular attention will be paid to mobility projects, which will receive enhanced support.

Funding will be allocated based on the maturity and progress of the project in terms of its potential for commercialisation and transfer. This budget may reach €250,000 for the maturation phase and €50,000 (or even €77,000 for projects involving several eligible laboratories) for the pre-maturation phase.

Who can apply?

Any researcher affiliated with a research unit belonging to the following eligible institutions: Gustave Eiffel University – IFP Energies nouvelles – CEREMA – CY Cergy University – Aix Marseille University – Côte d’Azur University – Hauts-de-France Polytechnic University – Nantes University – Ecole des Ponts ParisTech – ENTPE – Paris Saclay University – ESTP Paris – Ecole Centrale Nantes – Ecole Centrale Lyon – Insa Lyon.

The Sci-ty consortium has approved the principle of opening up its funding, and researchers who are not affiliated with its institutions are invited to contact the Sci-ty team to determine the conditions for possible eligibility.

To apply for maturation

Complete the maturation application form and the budget sheet.

To apply for pre-maturation

Complete the pre-maturation application form.

Details: call for projects