Horizon Europe – Cascade Funding Track

The Fastest and Simplest Way for Your Startup to Access European Funding (FSTP)

In the complex world of Horizon Europe, the Cascade Funding track stands out as one of the most attractive opportunities for small and medium-sized technology companies (SMEs) and early-stage startups.

What Is Cascade Funding?

Instead of applying directly to the European Commission as part of a large consortium, you apply to existing European projects that have already received funding.
These projects are required to allocate part of their budget (the “Cascade”) to external companies for specific tasks, application development, or pilot execution.

Why Is It Worth It?

Administrative Simplicity: Short application forms (often only 10–15 pages) and a fast evaluation process
Generous Funding: Grants ranging from €50,000 to €200,000, typically at 100% funding
Equity-Free: The funding is a pure grant (non-dilutive) the EU does not take equity in your company
Gateway to Europe: The best way to build connections with leading industry players and research institutions across Europe

Examples of Cascade Funding Projects:

Project Name	Technological Field	Grant Amount
MAGICIAN	Robotics, AI, and smart manufacturing	Up to €200,000
iCOSHELLs	Agri-Tech and soil health	Up to €75,000
NGI Zero	Open internet, privacy, and software	Up to €50,000
CORE 12.01	Climate-Tech and green energy	Research / entrepreneurship grant

Who Is It For?

Cascade Funding tracks are ideal for:

Early-Stage Startups: Seeking initial funding for Proof of Concept (PoC)
Deep-Tech Companies: Developing breakthrough technologies in digital, health, and climate sectors
Software and Open-Source Developers: Benefiting from NGI (Next Generation Internet) programs

How Spark Consultants Helps You Win – With Our AI Grant Matching Engine

Applying to Cascade Funding requires precision and deep understanding in a world of thousands of calls and complex eligibility requirements your competitive advantage begins with our technology.

Spark’s Exclusive AI Engine – Fund Guru

Spark is the owner of Fund Guru an advanced AI engine that scans thousands of grants in real time, both in Israel and globally. The system enables:

Personalized Matching: Analyzing your company’s technological activity and matching it with the most relevant Horizon Europe grants
Smart Alerts: Immediate notifications when a call opens that perfectly matches your profile
Maximum Accuracy: Saving you valuable time and ensuring you never miss a funding opportunity

Why Work with Spark Consultants?

Applying to Horizon Europe requires expertise, top-level writing, and a deep understanding of EU requirements.

The Spark Consultants team includes registered experts of the European Commission who have evaluated Horizon proposals in practice. This allows your company to receive accurate internal feedback already at the writing stage.

Spark Consultants is among the leading firms in Israel for grant applications of all types having raised over ₪800 million for our clients to date.

Important: The Israel Innovation Authority funds the consulting costs for applications to Horizon programs.

Join Dozens of Companies Already Funded

Join dozens of companies that have already secured support through the Horizon Europe program with the guidance of Spark Consultants.