A total of €188 million in EU funding is available under call HORIZON-CL5-2026-01 that covers 3 Destinations and 16 topics:
- Cross-sectoral solutions for the climate transition (HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D2)
- Clean and competitive solutions for all transport modes (HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D5)
- Safe, Resilient Transport and Smart Mobility services for passengers and good (HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D6).
Deadline: 20 January 2026.
Background
Horizon Europe is the EU’s ambitious research and innovation programme for 2021-2027, with a budget of €95.5 billion. CINEA runs parts of the programme targeting energy, climate action and mobility research actions, 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 achieving climate neutrality in Europe by 2050, and to increase the competitiveness of the European economies.
How to apply?
Following the adoption of the Horizon Europe 2025 work programme
The European Commission has launched new calls for project proposals under Cluster 5.
- 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.
- The 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.
More info: cinea.ec.europa.eu