Horizon Europe – Energy Call of EUR 131.5 million for ensuring more efficient, sustainable, secure, and competitive renewable and decarbonised energy supply
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | Open |
| Publication date | 12 December 2025 |
| Opening date | 4 August 2026 |
| Deadline model | Single-stage |
| Deadline date | 1 December 2026, 17:00 (CET) |
| Funding programme | Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021/2027) |
| Department | European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency |
Description
In line with the Horizon Europe 2026-27 work programme, the European Commission has launched a new call for project proposals to support research and innovation in the areas of cross‑sectoral solutions for the climate transition and sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply.
The total indicative budget available is EUR 131.5 million. The deadline for submissions is 1 December 2026.
The call covers 5 topics:
- Demonstration of solid biofuel supply and conversion to high efficiency CHP from fully sustainable regional value chains
- Resource assessment for deep sedimentary and basement reservoirs
- Improved system design for innovative PV applications (EUPI‑PV Partnership)
- De‑risking renewable fuel technologies through transnational pre‑commercial procurement of renewable fuel industrial value chains
- Data sharing to support the training and development of AI foundation models in the energy sector
You can find all the information and documentation required, including the call text and application forms on the Funding and Tenders Portal using the call reference: HORIZON-CL5-2026-11 (5 topics).