Horizon Europe has given €163.5 million to fund innovative research projects aimed at promoting green, smart, and resilient transportation and mobility solutions
Under Horizon Europe’s Work Programme for 2023-2024, Cluster 5 has been designated to contain topics focused on climate action, energy, and mobility.
Advancing energy efficiency and mobility solutions through this initiative
In an aim to promote a more resilient economy and society while also contributing to the achievement of ambitious climate targets, this initiative shows the commitment to accelerating the twin transitions towards sustainability and digitalisation.
Horizon Europe stands as the EU’s primary funding program for research and innovation, having a substantial budget of €95.5 billion. Within this framework, Cluster 5 reduces efforts to address concerning environmental challenges while advancing energy efficiency and mobility solutions.
The overall objective of Cluster 5 is to move the green and digital transitions forward, enabling an economy, industry, and society that is more sustainable and adaptive.
The European Union aims to play a leading role in combating climate change and enhancing energy resilience through research and innovation.
Applying for the initiative
Prospective applicants for funding opportunities under Horizon Europe can refer to the multiannual Climate, Energy, and Mobility work programme for guidance. This document outlines the requirements and procedures for submitting project proposals.
After submission, proposals are strictly evaluated by independent experts selected from the European Commission’s database of external evaluators.
Successful applicants can expect to receive evaluation results within five months of the submission deadline, with grant agreements finalised within eight months after.
Helping to combat climate change
The recently adopted Horizon Europe work programme for 2023-2024, with a budget of approximately €13.5 billion, presents a significant opportunity for researchers and innovators across Europe. This funding will help them to pursue solutions to critical environmental, energy, digital, and geopolitical challenges facing our societies today.
Cluster 5’s specific work programme, managed by CINEA, aims to address climate change through an improved understanding of its causes and impacts, as well as by fostering climate-friendly advancements in the energy and transport sectors.
Through innovation, these sectors can become more efficient, competitive, and resilient while promoting sustainability and safety.
The Horizon Europe work programme for 2023-2024 will contribute to broader EU objectives, including strengthening economic resilience, supporting Ukrainian researchers’ access to European research infrastructure, and facilitating a sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The allocation of €163.5 million for green, smart, and resilient transport and mobility research projects under Horizon Europe shows the EU’s commitment to driving sustainable innovation and addressing demanding global challenges head-on.
