Open Calls
NASCHA First Open Call for SMEs
The North Adriatic Smart Communities Hydrogen Accelerator (NASCHA) has opened its 1st Open Call, offering cascade funding to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) developing innovative hydrogen technologies, components and services.
Applications are open from 12th November 2026 to 18th January 2027 and must be submitted exclusively through the official NASCHA application portal.
Consult the official documents at the bottom of this page for the full call requirements. To start your application, click APPLY HERE below.
Open Days – Online Information Sessions for Applicants
There will be two online Open Days during the application period:
- 1st Open Day: Wednesday, 25th November 2026, at 14:00 CET
- 2nd Open Day: Wednesday, 16th December 2026, at 14:00 CET
The sessions will cover the scope of the call, eligibility requirements and how to apply, with time for questions.
Preparing Your Application
Before applying, check the eligibility, funding and evaluation rules in the Open Call Details below. The Technical Specifications describe the challenges your project can address and the results expected for each topic.
Use the Eligible costs annex to prepare your project budget. The Guidelines for applicants explain how to submit your proposal and which supporting documents you need.
Contact and Support
For any questions about the 1st NASCHA Open Call or help with your application, please contact META Group at nascha@meta-group.com.