Cluster 5 – Climate, Energy & Mobility

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Horizon Europe – Cluster 5: Climate, Energy & Mobility – Open & forthcoming topics
Topic CodeTopic TitleStatusDeadlineIndicative Budget
Call HORIZON-CL5-2026-11
HORIZON-CL5-2026-11-D3-04De-risking renewable fuel technologies through transnational pre-commercial procurement of renewable fuel industrial value chainsOpen1 December 2026~€40M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-11-D3-05Demonstration of solid biofuel supply and conversion to high efficiency CHP from fully sustainable regional value chainsOpen1 December 2026~€14M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-11-D3-06Resource assessment for deep sedimentary and basement reservoirsOpen1 December 2026~€18M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-11-D3-14Improved system design for innovative PV applications (EUPI-PV Partnership)Open1 December 2026~€30M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-11-D3-23Data sharing to support the training and development of AI foundation models in the energy sectorOpen1 December 2026~€30M
Call HORIZON-CL5-2027-02
HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D2-05Improvement of Adaptability, Flexibility and Efficiency of Existing Recycling Processes (BATT4EU Partnership)Opens 3 Dec 202631 March 2027~€19M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D2-06Sustainable and Competitive Cell Production Techniques for Lithium-ion And Sodium-ion Batteries (BATT4EU Partnership)Opens 3 Dec 202631 March 2027~€40M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-07Concentrated solar thermal systems for decarbonising industrial processesOpens 3 Dec 202631 March 2027~€12M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-08Co-funding Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan renewable fuel value chains at EU, national, regional, and local levelOpens 3 Dec 202631 March 2027~€30M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-09Innovative technologies and solutions to improve wave and tidal energy systemsOpens 3 Dec 202631 March 2027~€43M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-10Renewable Energy Valleys in Africa to increase energy security and energy access in AfricaOpens 3 Dec 202631 March 2027~€9M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-15Production technologies for solar photovoltaics beyond the state-of-the-art (EUPI-PV Partnership)Opens 3 Dec 202631 March 2027~€36M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-24Large scale operational validation and upscaling of state-of-the-art (Generative) AI tools and models powering a next generation digital energy systemOpens 3 Dec 202631 March 2027~€20M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-30Advancements in Direct Air CaptureOpens 3 Dec 202631 March 2027~€16M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-31Support to the implementation of an EU policy framework for CO2 transport and storage infrastructureOpens 3 Dec 202631 March 2027~€5M
Call HORIZON-CL5-2027-03
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-03Data-driven circular economy for e-mobility ecosystemOpens 15 Dec 202614 April 2027~€24M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-04Demonstration of zero emission coaches and buses in long distance operations (2ZERO Partnership)Opens 15 Dec 202614 April 2027~€14M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-05Higher Voltage, Megawatt Charging System compatible, modular powertrain for Heavy Duty Vehicles (HDV) (2ZERO Partnership)Opens 15 Dec 202614 April 2027~€16M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-06Fire prevention and mitigation for EVs in confined areas (2ZERO Partnership)Opens 15 Dec 202614 April 2027~€8M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-08Sustainable aircraft circular design and additive manufacturing, towards a climate neutral aviationOpens 15 Dec 202614 April 2027~€5M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-14Onboard renewable energy solutions and energy saving measures to reduce the fuel consumption of ships by at least 55% (ZEWT Partnership)Opens 15 Dec 202614 April 2027~€15M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-15Prospective evaluation of nuclear power potential for alternative fuels production and decarbonisation of transport ⚠Opens 15 Dec 202614 April 2027~€2M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-16Autonomous vessels in short sea shipping and inland waterways (ZEWT Partnership)Opens 15 Dec 202614 April 2027~€15M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-17Innovative solutions for mitigating the environmental impact of waterborne transport in marine and aquatic ecosystems (ZEWT Partnership)Opens 15 Dec 202614 April 2027tbc
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-18Enhanced electric operation and battery durability (ZEWT Partnership)Opens 15 Dec 202614 April 2027~€20M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-20Assessing the effect of airport operations on air quality and noise in nearby communitiesOpens 15 Dec 202614 April 2027~€7M
Call HORIZON-CL5-2027-07
HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-11Demonstration of hydropower technologies for efficient and forward-looking refurbishment of existing hydropower plantsOpens 4 Aug 20271 December 2027~€17M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-16Industrial processes and equipment for innovative, reliable and scalable tandem technologies (EUPI-PV Partnership)Opens 4 Aug 20271 December 2027~€29M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-17PV based electrification of the economy: Designing & optimising PV systems supporting industrial electrification and promoting participation in electricity markets (EUPI-PV Partnership)Opens 4 Aug 20271 December 2027~€23M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-25Advanced TSO control rooms to enhance grid observability, stability and resilienceOpens 4 Aug 20271 December 2027~€29M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-26Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADSM) for more efficient and flexible distribution gridsOpens 4 Aug 20271 December 2027~€29M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-27Integrated Approaches for Retrofitting Infrastructures with Innovative Energy Storage TechnologiesOpens 4 Aug 20271 December 2027~€29M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-28Community of practice - Data-Driven Decision-Making in EnergyOpens 4 Aug 20271 December 2027~€6M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-32Delivery of industrial CCUS clusters – Societal Readiness pilotOpens 4 Aug 20271 December 2027~€30M

Status as of 23 October 2026. ⚠ Title differs between sources (FFG lists it as "Prospective evaluation of nuclear power potential for shipping") — check on the EC portal.

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Lages, Luis Filipe (2026), “Transforming Leadership, Innovation and Strategy: The VCW Method for Decision Making”, Nova School of Business and Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal. (346 pages)

ISBN: 978-989-53346-1-2

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Lages, Luis Filipe (2026). “Decide Smarter in Business and Life: Transforming Decision Making with VCW”, Nova School of Business and Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal. (289 pages)

ISBN: 978-989-53346-2-9

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