Multilevel climate and energy dialogue to deliver the Governance Regulation and the post–2030 energy and climate policy framework

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Code: 40039 | Identifier Code: LIFE-2026-PLP-ENER-GOV | Programme name: 10710 | Start submission calls: 21/04/2026 | End submission calls: 22/09/2026

The contracting authority expects to award only 1 grant under this funding topic.

The Governance Regulation sets out the rules for planning, reporting and monitoring on the Energy Union and Climate Action. It requires Member States to ensure reasonable timeframes for the public to be informed, to participate, and to express their views in the preparation of National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) and Long-Term Strategies. It also requires Member States to establish a permanent multilevel climate and energy dialogue bringing together local authorities, civil society organisations, the business community, investors and other relevant stakeholders to discuss energy and climate policies.

However, the 2025 European Commission EU-wide assessment of the final NECPs found that implementation of these provisions has been uneven across Member States. The European Commission encourages them to maintain and improve dialogue processes at all levels of society to ensure effective implementation of policies. This involves coordinating different governance layers alongside civil society organisations, business community, investors and other relevant stakeholders – in view of the update of the NECPs and for their monitoring and reporting, foreseen every other year.

The upcoming revision of the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action planned for Q4 2026 will review the NECPs as a governance tool for the post-2030 period. In this context, the European Commission will work to simplify, strengthen and modernise the referred regulation. The NECPs must evolve into strategic investment plans that foster investment predictability and credibility, consumer confidence, innovation and market growth for clean technologies.

Building capacity to deploy the EEHRxF and digital health services and systems to support the rights of citizens and reuse of health data under EHDS

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Code: 40037 | Identifier Code: DIGITAL-2026-BESTUSE-10-EHDS | Programme name: 15593 | Start submission calls: 21/04/2026 | End submission calls: 01/10/2026

The selected project will manage a portfolio of individual grants across the three work strands by cascading funding mechanism, through financial support to third parties with the maximum amount of up to €120.000 per third party.

The project consortium will be responsible for selecting, coordinating and monitoring the portfolio of cascaded grants across the three work strands and will ensure their coherent execution in line with the objectives, scope and deliverables defined in the Digital Europe Work Programme 2025-2027 without prejudice to the roles and responsibilities assigned to Health Data Access Bodies under the EHDS Regulation. Therefore, the consortium must demonstrate the ability to develop and execute this type of funding mechanism by involving participants with profound previous experience in this field.

Ensuring comprehensive geographical coverage of the Network of Safer Internet Centres (SICs)

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Code: 40034 | Identifier Code: DIGITAL-2026-BESTUSE-10-NETWORKSICs | Programme name: 15593 | Start submission calls: 21/04/2026 | End submission calls: 01/10/2026

The objective of the topic is to contribute to protection and empowerment of children online, a key EU priority, through comprehensive geographical coverage of national Safer Internet Centres (SICs) network in the EU.

Support to Dissemination and Exploitation (D&E) for the Digital Europe Programme

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Code: 40031 | Identifier Code: DIGITAL-2026-SUPPORT-10-DISSEMINATION | Programme name: 15593 | Start submission calls: 21/04/2026 | End submission calls: 01/10/2026

Maximise the impact of the Digital Europe Programme and the take up of its results through a Dissemination and Exploitation (D&E) operational framework and the implementation of practical actions supported by appropriate tools. The action will leverage programme-level D&E efforts already in place and enhance them.

The Digital Europe Programme seeks to improve the valorisation of project results and their effective uptake. Dissemination and Exploitation (D&E) activities are therefore expected to make a substantive contribution to the achievement of the Programme’s objectives.

The actions funded by the programme need to implement efficient and targeted dissemination and exploitation activities to increase the impact of EU funding. Beyond the D&E works of individual projects, the programme funds support activities in certain thematic fields which support the projects in the respective area.

Additionally, there is a clear need for a programme-wide perspective on D&E. An ongoing coordination and support action (DEDEP.eu) is designing a conceptual and operational framework for the implementation of effective D&E activities in the programme, helping funded projects to strategically share results with relevant stakeholders and building a corpus of reusable materials and tools.

The programme is now entering a pivotal phase in which many initiatives are delivering tangible results. Placing a strong emphasis on the dissemination and exploitation of these outcomes will ensure the wider uptake of existing and forthcoming results, and significantly amplify the overall impact of the programme.

CIRCULOOS (Circular and Dynamic Manufacturing Supply Chain Orchestration and OptimiSation)

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Code: 40029 | Identifier Code: Open Call #3.2: Value-Chain Extension & Enhance | Programme name: 20613 | Start submission calls: 08/04/2026 | End submission calls: 10/06/2026

This call has the goal to strengthen circular economy practices.OC3.2 is a “Value-Chain Extension” call. It enables single entities, specifically Manufacturing SMEs and Technology Providers, to join the established ecosystems as strategic partners.

The goal is to address specific “missing links” (technical bottlenecks, supply shortages, or market gaps) that are currently limiting the scale or efficiency of the funded value chains. Selected entities will contribute by introducing specific solutions for existing consortia, such as advanced sorting technologies, new material recovery processes, or downstream market access for circular products.

R&I in Support of the Clean Industrial Deal: Clean Technologies for Climate Action

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Code: 40026 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CID-2026-01-02 | Programme name: 2939 | Start submission calls: 18/12/2025 | End submission calls: 15/09/2026

The Clean Industrial Deal aims to secure the EU as an attractive location for manufacturing, including for energy-intensive industries, and to promote clean tech and new circular business models in order to meet Europe’s ambitious decarbonisation and climate neutrality targets. It focuses primarily on the competitive decarbonisation of EU industry and on the production of clean technologies in the EU.

R&I in Support of the Clean Industrial Deal: Decarbonisation of energy intensive industries (IA) (Processes4Planet and Clean Steel partnerships)

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Code: 40024 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CID-2026-01-01 | Programme name: 2939 | Start submission calls: 18/12/2025 | End submission calls: 15/09/2026

The Clean Industrial Deal aims to secure the EU as an attractive location for manufacturing, including for energy-intensive industries, and to promote clean tech and new circular business models in order to meet Europe’s ambitious decarbonisation and climate neutrality targets. It focuses primarily on the competitive decarbonisation of EU industry and on the production of clean technologies in the EU.

The European Union – the media freedom hub

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Code: 40018 | Identifier Code: PPPA-2026-MEDIA-FREEDOM-HUB | Programme name: 2280 | Start submission calls: 16/04/2026 | End submission calls: 28/05/2026

The following types of activities are eligible under this call for proposals:

• research and mapping of the needs and challenges of independent newsrooms and professional journalists who have relocated their operations to a Member State;
• financial support to third parties (see section 6), which must be the most significant part of the project (minimum 70% of the total EU funding).
• strengthening media hubs and local support networks to provide practical support to journalists and other media practitioners, focusing on viable business models and innovative technical and content format solutions in order to reach audiences as well as on the sharing of best practices and networking;
• training activities for media hubs as well as for media organisations and journalists;

Open Call 1 addressed to research and technology stakeholders

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Code: 40015 | Identifier Code: FCI4AFRICA | Programme name: 20613 | Start submission calls: 07/04/2026 | End submission calls: 30/06/2026

The FCI4Africa project responds to the growing demand for sustainable, fair, and just food trade between Africa and Europe. Under the EU Green Deal, the Farm-to-Fork Strategy, as well as the Deforestation-Free Regulation, agri-food products entering the EU must meet stricter environmental, social, and ethical criteria.

Operational stakeholders’ group to support the deployment of Clean Aviation aircraft concepts and technologies

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Code: 40012 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JU-CLEAN-AVIATION-2026-04-CSA-01 | Programme name: 28078 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2026 | End submission calls: 19/05/2026

Support action to form a group of operators tasked to assess the operational implications of the innovative aircraft concepts and disruptive technologies addressed by the Clean Aviation programme. Operational gaps and risks will be identified and recommendations delivered to the Clean Aviation JU and project coordinators, to ensure adequate anticipation and favour a seamless deployment of technologies in operations from 2035.

Innovative light weight and reliable liquid hydrogen tank

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Code: 40009 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JU-CLEAN-AVIATION-2026-04-FTA-07 | Programme name: 28078 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2026 | End submission calls: 19/05/2026

Develop and demonstrate an innovative lightweight and reliable liquid hydrogen tank concept, for integration into hydrogen powered aircraft concepts. The topic aims to demonstrate a reliable and safe hydrogen tank design at TRL4, with a gravimetric index no less than 40% a dormancy no less than 12 hours, demonstrated through on ground cryogenic and tightness testing.

Superconducting motor windings for a fully electric hydrogen fuel cell powered aircraft

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Code: 40006 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JU-CLEAN-AVIATION-2026-04-FTA-06 | Programme name: 28078 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2026 | End submission calls: 19/05/2026

Development and demonstration of a superconducting alternating current motor winding at TRL5, for a fully electric hydrogen fuel cell powered aircraft. This topic aims to demonstrate their reliability and performance, enabling the development of more efficient, compact and scalable cryogenic electric propulsion systems.

Cryo-cooled power electronics for a fully electric hydrogen fuel cell powered aircraft

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Code: 39988 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JU-CLEAN-AVIATION-2026-04-FTA-05 | Programme name: 28078 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2026 | End submission calls: 19/05/2026

Development and demonstration of a cryo-cooled motor inverter power electronics at TRL5, for a fully electric hydrogen fuel cell powered aircraft. This topic aims to demonstrate their reliability and performance, enabling the development of more efficient, compact and scalable cryogenic electric propulsion systems. See the topic description document published with this call for full details.

Key Technologies for Loads Control Lidar for Ultra-efficient SMR aircraft

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Code: 39985 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JU-CLEAN-AVIATION-2026-04-FTA-04 | Programme name: 28078 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2026 | End submission calls: 19/05/2026

Development and demonstration of key lidar technologies enabling a feed-forward Gust Load Alleviation (GLA) system for the Ultra-Efficient SMR aircraft. This topic aims to mature critical lidar sub-systems and system integration approaches in representative airborne conditions with an aim to demonstrate reliable ahead of the aircraft turbulence detection and system compatibility with flight control architectures, supporting load reduction and structural weight benefits.

Advanced noise-reducing technologies for propulsion systems of next generation Ultra-efficient SMR aircraft

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Code: 39981 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JU-CLEAN-AVIATION-2026-04-FTA-03 | Programme name: 28078 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2026 | End submission calls: 19/05/2026

Development and demonstration of advanced noise-reducing and lightweight technologies for UHBR propulsion systems on the Ultra-Efficient SMR aircraft concept. The topic aims to mature distortion-tolerant fan and intake solutions supported by improved and validated aero-acoustic modelling to TRL5 with an aim to achieve cumulative noise reduction and structural weight benefits.

Demonstration of cabin acoustic optimization technology

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Code: 39978 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JU-CLEAN-AVIATION-2026-04-FTA-02 | Programme name: 28078 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2026 | End submission calls: 19/05/2026

Development and demonstration of innovative acoustic treatment technologies ensuring the cabin noise mitigation for an Ultra-Efficient Regional Aircraft concept based on hybrid-electric propulsion. The topic covers ground demonstrations to TRL5 in representative noise and vibration environment and targets a lightweight and low volume solution compatible with the integration into a regional aircraft. See the topic description document published with this call for full details.

Demonstration of low power Ice Protection System technology

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Code: 39975 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JU-CLEAN-AVIATION-2026-04-FTA-01 | Programme name: 28078 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2026 | End submission calls: 19/05/2026

Development and demonstration of a low power Ice Protection System for the wing and empennage of an Ultra-Efficient Regional Aircraft concept based on hybrid-electric propulsion. The topic covers ground demonstrations to TRL5 representative of EASA CS-25 icing conditions and targets a lightweight and low drag solution compatible with regional aircraft non-propulsive power levels.

Demonstration of a hydrogen distribution system for a direct hydrogen combustion propulsion aircraft

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Code: 39972 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JU-CLEAN-AVIATION-2026-04-HPA-04 | Programme name: 28078 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2026 | End submission calls: 19/05/2026

Development and demonstration of the hydrogen distribution and conditioning system, from the tank interface until the combustor, for a direct hydrogen combustion propulsion aircraft. This topic targets the demonstration of the critical distribution and hydrogen conditioning components, including the high-pressure hydrogen pump, at TRL5, and the on-ground demonstration of the fuel distribution system at TRL4. The project will perform a scaled-on ground demonstration of the engine thrust control function. See the topic description document published with this call for full details.

Demonstration of Advanced Low NOx H2C Propulsion System for a direct hydrogen combustion aircraft

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Code: 39970 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JU-CLEAN-AVIATION-2026-04-HPA-03 | Programme name: 28078 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2026 | End submission calls: 19/05/2026

Development and demonstration of an advanced low NOx hydrogen direct combustion propulsion system. This topic targets the demonstration of a low NOx combustor at TRL5, delivering minimum 30% reduction of NOx and demonstrating the combustor operability and integrity, and an efficient and hydrogen combustion engine architecture at TRL4, enabling the demonstration of a viable direct hydrogen combustion aircraft concept.

Demonstration of an integrated hydrogen fuel system for a fully electric hydrogen fuel cell powered aircraft

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Code: 39967 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JU-CLEAN-AVIATION-2026-04-HPA-02 | Programme name: 28078 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2026 | End submission calls: 19/05/2026

Development and demonstration of the integrated hydrogen fuel system, from the hydrogen tank pressure management system to the hydrogen distribution and conditioning system, for a fully electric hydrogen fuel cell powered aircraft. This topic targets the demonstration of the critical distribution and hydrogen conditioning components, at TRL5, and the on-ground demonstration of the integrated fuel distribution system, at TRL4.