A total of EUR 50 million in EU funding is available under these calls with a deadline for application of 4 February 2025. The call covers the following subject area or 'destination':

Efficient, sustainable and inclusive energy use (HORIZON-CL5-2024-D4-02) 

Background

Horizon Europe is the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation with a total budget of €95.5 billion. Under Horizon Europe, Energy, Climate Action, and Mobility research actions are grouped into Cluster 5.

The overarching driver for this cluster is to accelerate the twin green and digital transitions and associated transformation of our economy, industry and society with a view to contributing to the EU reaching its climate goals, and increasing energy resilience.

How to apply?

Funding opportunities under Horizon Europe are set out in the multiannual Climate, Energy and Mobility work programme. The work programme of Horizon Europe for the period 2023-2024 was adopted by the European Commission in December 2022. 

• All funding information and details on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.
• The Online Manual is your guide on the procedures from proposal submission to managing your grant.
• Horizon Europe Programme Guide contains the detailed guidance to the structure, budget and political priorities of Horizon Europe.
• The Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ – find the answers to most frequently asked questions on submission of proposals, evaluation and grant management.
• For specific questions related to Horizon Europe, please contact the Research Enquiry Service.

What are the requirements for applying?

The requirements for submitting a project proposal are detailed in the relevant documents published on the individual call page.

The submitted proposals are evaluated by independent experts drawn from the European Commission's database of external evaluators. Applicants will receive the evaluation results at the latest five months after the submission deadline. Grant agreements will be signed with the successful applicants within eight months after the submission deadline