Cluster 5 – Climate, Energy & Mobility

List of Horizon calls for which the VCW Lab @ Nova SBE is seeking national and international partners.

Horizon Europe – Cluster 5: Climate, Energy & Mobility (2026–2027)
Topic Code Topic Title Status Deadline Indicative Budget
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-01 Flagship-pilot: large-scale demonstrations of CCAM (CCAM Partnership) Forthcoming 8 October 2026 ~€100M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-07 Supporting sustainable and smart urban mobility in Europe (CIVITAS) Forthcoming 8 October 2026 ~€4M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-03 Generative AI for smarter CCAM: enhancing perception, prediction and decision-making (CCAM Partnership) Forthcoming 8 October 2026 ~€13M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-06 Increasing competitiveness and resilience of multimodal freight transport and logistics operations Forthcoming 8 October 2026 ~€20M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-02 Geopolitical competition and socioeconomic resilience and sustainability of the EU transport system Forthcoming 8 October 2026 ~€10M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D2-03 Integrated Production and Product Development for Next Generation Batteries (BATT4EU Partnership) Forthcoming 8 October 2026 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-09 Road Safety and resilience of rural areas Forthcoming 8 October 2026 ~€10M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-10 Enhanced resilience in multimodal passenger transport and mobility system Forthcoming 8 October 2026 ~€10M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-09-D2-01 Producing battery-grade materials for electrodes through cost-effective and sustainable processes (BATT4EU Partnership) Forthcoming 15 September 2026 ~€29M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-09-D4-01 Researching the technical, social & economic factors impacting the energy performance of Smart Buildings (Built4People Partnership) Forthcoming 15 September 2026 ~€16M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-09-D2-04 Coordinated topic with India on recycling of EV batteries Forthcoming 15 September 2026 ~€16M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-09-D4-03 Advanced data platforms to integrate whole life carbon in building information tools, assessments, and certification (Built4People Partnership) Forthcoming 15 September 2026 ~€16M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-09-D4-02 Low disturbance prefabrication approaches for deep renovation of multi-storey buildings (Built4People Partnership) Forthcoming 15 September 2026 ~€28M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-09-D3-03 Innovative technologies and solutions to improve wind energy systems supporting the Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan on wind Forthcoming 15 September 2026 ~€93M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-09-D4-08 Full-scale demonstration of heat upgrade solutions in industrial processes Forthcoming 15 September 2026 ~€18M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-09-D4-04 Validating policies and business models for affordable and sustainable housing (Built4People Partnership) Forthcoming 15 September 2026 ~€15M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-28 Community of practice - Data-Driven Decision-Making in Energy Forthcoming 1 December 2027 ~€6M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-17 PV based electrification of the economy: Designing & optimising PV systems supporting industrial electrification and promoting participation in electricity markets (EUPI-PV Partnership) Forthcoming 1 December 2027 ~€23M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-27 Integrated Approaches for Retrofitting Infrastructures with Innovative Energy Storage Technologies Forthcoming 1 December 2027 ~€29M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-16 Industrial processes and equipment for innovative, reliable and scalable tandem technologies (EUPI-PV Partnership) Forthcoming 1 December 2027 ~€29M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-25 Advanced TSO control rooms to enhance grid observability, stability and resilience Forthcoming 1 December 2027 ~€29M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-26 Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADSM) for more efficient and flexible distribution grids Forthcoming 1 December 2027 ~€29M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-32 Delivery of industrial CCUS clusters – Societal Readiness pilot Forthcoming 1 December 2027 ~€30M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-11 Demonstration of hydropower technologies for efficient and forward-looking refurbishment of existing hydropower plants Forthcoming 1 December 2027 ~€17M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-14 Onboard renewable energy solutions and energy saving measures to reduce the fuel consumption of ships by at least 55% (ZEWT Partnership) Forthcoming 14 April 2027 ~€15M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-16 Autonomous vessels in short sea shipping and inland waterways (ZEWT Partnership) Forthcoming 14 April 2027 ~€15M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-15 Prospective evaluation of nuclear power potential for alternative fuels production and decarbonisation of transport Forthcoming 14 April 2027 ~€2M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-18 Enhanced electric operation and battery durability (ZEWT Partnership) Forthcoming 14 April 2027 ~€20M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-06 Fire prevention and mitigation for EVs in confined areas (2ZERO Partnership) Forthcoming 14 April 2027 ~€8M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-20 Assessing the effect of airport operations on air quality and noise in nearby communities Forthcoming 14 April 2027 ~€7M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-05 Higher Voltage, Megawatt Charging System compatible, modular powertrain for Heavy Duty Vehicles (HDV) (2ZERO Partnership) Forthcoming 14 April 2027 ~€16M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-03 Data-driven circular economy for e-mobility ecosystem Forthcoming 14 April 2027 ~€24M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-04 Demonstration of zero emission coaches and buses in long distance operations (2ZERO Partnership) Forthcoming 14 April 2027 ~€14M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-08 Sustainable aircraft circular design and additive manufacturing, towards a climate neutral aviation Forthcoming 14 April 2027 ~€5M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-15 Production technologies for solar photovoltaics beyond the state-of-the-art (EUPI-PV Partnership) Forthcoming 31 March 2027 ~€36M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-31 Support to the implementation of an EU policy framework for CO2 transport and storage infrastructure Forthcoming 31 March 2027 ~€5M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-30 Advancements in Direct Air Capture Forthcoming 31 March 2027 ~€16M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D2-06 Sustainable and Competitive Cell Production Techniques for Lithium-ion And Sodium-ion Batteries (BATT4EU Partnership) Forthcoming 31 March 2027 ~€40M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-24 Large scale operational validation and upscaling of state-of-the-art (Generative) AI tools and models powering a next generation digital energy system Forthcoming 31 March 2027 ~€20M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-10 Renewable Energy Valleys in Africa to increase energy security and energy access in Africa Forthcoming 31 March 2027 ~€9M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D2-05 Improvement of Adaptability, Flexibility and Efficiency of Existing Recycling Processes (BATT4EU Partnership) Forthcoming 31 March 2027 ~€19M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-08 Co-funding Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan renewable fuel value chains at EU, national, regional, and local level Forthcoming 31 March 2027 ~€30M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-07 Concentrated solar thermal systems for decarbonising industrial processes Forthcoming 31 March 2027 ~€12M
HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-09 Innovative technologies and solutions to improve wave and tidal energy systems Forthcoming 31 March 2027 ~€43M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-11-D3-14 Improved system design for innovative PV applications (EUPI-PV Partnership) Forthcoming 1 December 2027 ~€30M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-11-D3-23 Data sharing to support the training and development of AI foundation models in the energy sector Forthcoming 1 December 2027 ~€30M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-11-D3-06 Resource assessment for deep sedimentary and basement geothermal reservoirs Forthcoming 1 December 2027 ~€18M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-11-D3-05 Demonstration of solid biofuel supply and conversion technologies for industrial applications Forthcoming 1 December 2027 ~€14M
HORIZON-CL5-2026-11-D3-04 De-risking renewable fuel technologies through transnational collaboration Forthcoming 1 December 2027 ~€40M

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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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