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HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions HORIZON Action Grant Budget-Based [HORIZON-AG] 31 March 2026 17:00:00 Brussels time Integrated PV (IPV) technologies represent specific production challenges, notably linked to the greater diversity of IPV products in terms of format, shape, material and technical constraints.
While IPV technologies represent a major opportunity for the European energy transition, unlocking a greater potential for solar PV, it is challenging to bring new products to the market due to the lack of availability of suitable infrastructure to demonstrate technically and economically innovative technologies at scale.
In addition, as IPV components are not as standardised and present much greater technological, material and size variability than conventional modules, dedicated recycling and material recovery processes need to be demonstrated. Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: 1.
Increase the potential for commercialisation of IPV technologies creating a competitive technological know-how for the European PV industrial base; 2. Increase recyclability and minimise the environmental impact of IPV; 3. Introduce new business models and open new markets in IPV manufacturing, reuse and recycling; 4.
Support the execution of the solar energy joint research and innovation agenda.
Proposals are expected to demonstrate * Suitable IPV manufacturing, technically and economically innovative technologies at scale; * Flexible IPV production pilot lines to test the 100kWp+ scale (with linked demonstration sites); * Demonstration of recycling processes for various sizes, materials and technologies of IPV products (BIPV/IIPV, agriPV, VIPV, floating…).
Whenever the expected exploitation of project results entails developing, creating, manufacturing and marketing a product or process, or in creating and providing a service, the plan for the exploitation and dissemination of results must include a strategy for such exploitation. Proposals will present a plan for the exploitation and dissemination of results which should include a strong business case and sound exploitation strategy.
The exploitation plan should include preliminary plans for scalability, commercialisation, and deployment (feasibility study, business plan) indicating the possible funding sources to be potentially used (in particular the Innovation Fund). This topic implements the co-programmed European Partnership for Innovation in Photovoltaics (EUPI-PV).
As such, projects resulting from this topic will be expected to report on the results to the European Partnership for Innovation in Photovoltaics (EUPI-PV) in support of the monitoring of its KPIs. Activities are expected to achieve TRL 6-7 by the end of the project – see General Annex B. Activities may start at any TRL.
The submission session is now available for: HORIZON-CL5-2026-03-D3-21, HORIZON-CL5-2026-03-D3-22, HORIZON-CL5-2026-03-D3-19, HORIZON-CL5-2026-03-D3-01, HORIZON-CL5-2026-03-D3-13, HORIZON-CL5-2026-03-D3-18, HORIZON-CL5-2026-03-D3-20, HORIZON-CL5-2026-03-D3-12, HORIZON-CL5-2026-03-D2-02, HORIZON-CL5-2026-03-D3-29 Ensuring more efficient, sustainable, secure, and competitive renewable and decarbonised energy supply (2026-27) This Destination includes activities targeting a sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply.
In line with the scope of cluster 5, this includes activities in the areas of renewable energy; energy system, grids and storage; as well as Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS). This destination contributes to the activities of the Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) and its implementation working groups. **The main impacts to be generated by topics under this Destination are:** 1.
**Energy producers** have access to efficient and competitive European renewable energy and renewable fuel technologies with a solid knowledge base and are able to deploy them to enhance the EU’s energy security and reach its climate neutrality objectives, in a sustainable way in environmental (e.g., biodiversity, multiple uses of land and water, natural resources, pollution) and socioeconomic terms, and in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.
2. **Technology providers** have access to European, competitive, resilient, reliable, sustainable, and affordable value chains of renewable energy and renewable fuel technologies including emerging ones, and with strong export potential to supply both the EU internal and global markets.
They benefit also from circular renewable energy technologies that are safe and sustainable by design with reduced and diversified external dependence on critical raw materials[1]. 3. **Economic sectors** benefit from better integration of renewable energy and renewable fuel-based solutions that are, among others, competitive, cost-effective, efficient, flexible, reliable, and sustainable.
Such integration is facilitated through digitalisation and integration of artificial intelligence of renewable energy technologies that provide network stability and reliability. 4. **European industries** benefit from a reinforced export potential of renewable energy and renewable fuel technologies, also through international partnerships, and become more competitive in innovative renewable energy technologies in Europe and globally.
5. **European researchers** benefit from a stronger community and from a reinforced scientific basis on renewable energy and renewable fuel technologies including emerging ones, also through international collaborations. 6.
**European citizens**have access to an energy market that is fair and equitable, more resilient, uses all different types of local renewable energy resources, and is less dependent on fossil fuels imports. Citizens experience less fuel and energy poverty, and also benefit from new employment and upskilling opportunities.
Local communities benefit from a more decentralized, affordable, and secure energy system and from multiple uses of land and water. _Energy systems, grids and storage_ 1. R&I actions will support the just digital and green transformation of the energy system through **advanced solutions** for accelerating the **energy systems integration and decarbonisation**.
The developed clean, sustainable solutions will contribute to making the energy system **work better for actors** and supply **more reliable, resilient and secure energy** – even under increasingly more frequent extreme climate events. 2.
The solutions developed will contribute to **increase flexibility and grid hosting capacity for renewables**through optimizing cross sector integration and grid scale storage as well as cover off-grid situations. They will improve the preparedness of the electricity system to support the EU's binding target for 2030 of minimum of 42.
5% renewables in the gross final energy consumption (with the aspiration to reach 45%), and full decarbonisation by 2050. They will **enable****further electrification of demand**and will enhance the **competitiveness of the European value chain**, reduce pressure on resources (also by making technologies ‘circular by design’) and decrease dependencies. Such solutions would also enable a better EU resilience to climate risks.
3. The solutions will **improve consumer awareness and engagement** in the energy transition, via innovative offers and services (e.g. demand response, energy communities) and will target different types of consumers, including “hard to reach” population groups (such as energy poor or low-income households). This will result in increased trust in, and uptake of the new products and services entering the energy system.
_Carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR)_ 1. Accelerated deployment of carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS) as a CO2 emission mitigation option in electricity generation and/or in industry applications, as well as carbon dioxide removal for negative emissions.
Legal entities established in China are not eligible to participate in both Research and Innovation Actions (RIAs) and Innovation Actions (IAs) falling under this destination. For additional information please see “Restrictions on the participation of legal entities established in China” found in General Annex B of the General Annexes.
[1] For an example of a methodology for the assessment of sustainability, circularity and contribution to EU resilience and technological autonomy of clean energy technology in the R&I pipeline, please see Study on circular approaches for a sustainable and affordable clean energy transition #### 1.
Admissibility Conditions: Proposal page limit and layout described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. **Proposal page limits and layout:** described in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System. #### 2.
Eligible Countries described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects. See the information in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
#### 3. Other Eligible Conditions If projects use satellite-based earth observation, positioning, navigation and/or related timing data and services, beneficiaries must make use of Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS (other data and services may additionally be used). described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes.
#### 4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes. #### 5a.
Evaluation and award: Award criteria, scoring and thresholds are described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes. #### 5b. Evaluation and award: Submission and evaluation processes are described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.
#### 5c. Evaluation and award: Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes. #### 6.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Open to legal entities established in EU Member States and countries associated to Horizon Europe (including EEA/EFTA countries, and other associated third countries). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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European Startup and Scaleup Hubs pilot is sponsored by European Commission — Horizon Europe. Expected Outcome: Projects under this topic will contribute to the following outcomes: Accelerate market expansion for European deep tech startups across EU regions and beyond by fostering collaboration and mutual support among European tech startup ecosystem actors; Establish robust, pan-European alliances of top-tier tech startup and scaleup hubs embedded in research, technology and higher education ecosystems; Enable cross-border access to infrastructures, facilities, corporates, investors and talents to deep tech startups and scaleups, including those funded by the European Innovation Council (EIC); Enable more European deep tech startups to succeed scaling into globally competitive companies; Strengthen less-connected innovation hubs by integrating them into a Europe-wide collaborative network; Mobilise greater private and public capital into deep tech ventures across participating innovation hubs. Scope: This action builds upon the EU’s strategic vision outlined in the EU Competitiveness Compass [1] , the EIC scaling strategy [2] , and the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy [3] . It aligns with the objectives of strengthening Europe’s deep tech capabilities, increasing regional innovation cohesion and supporting the growth of globally competitive companies. The EU must act decisively to close the innovation gap with other world regions by enabling more commercial successes based on its scientific excellence. While Europe generates world-class research, European deep tech startups often struggle to scale into global champions. The European Startup & Scaleup Hubs (ESSH) pilot will address this structural weakness by creating a connected network of Europe’s leading and emerging startup supporting structures, embedded in innovation ecosystems that bring together universities, research and higher education institutions, research and technology organisations, corporates, entrepreneurs and investors, while also encouraging these hubs to expand their activities. The action aims to pilot a network of around 10-18 ESSHs — highly capable startup and scaleup hubs deeply integrated with leading research, technology and higher education institutions and strong track records in venture building, scaling, and investment attraction as well as providing entrepreneurial education. These hubs shall collaborate across borders to: Open their ecosystems to non-local startups, enabling scaling through access to talent, corporates, capital, infrastructure, facilities and mentoring. Foster shared infrastructure and expertise, including access to labs, facilities, research departments, and innovation services. Support pan-European startup development, for both local and network-partner startups, including EIC-supported ventures, by connecting startups to relevant services of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), EU industry cluster organisations, European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) [4] , Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) of the European Institute of Innovation and technology (EIT) and other EU, national, regional or local instruments. Bridge regional gaps by integrating less-connected hubs into the network via mentoring, shared services, and capacity building. Particular attention should be paid to enable deep tech spinoffs, startups and scaleups accessing resources, services and contacts not directly available in their local innovation hubs to facilitate the expansion of their operations in the single market. The selected pilot ESSHs will form a “Champions League of startup hubs”, committed to supporting each other’s startups including EIC supported ventures and Seal of Excellence holders, thus catalysing a new norm of intra-European scaling. ESSHs will serve as role model for emerging hubs in Europe and share best practices. The selected pilot ESSHs should organise one of their yearly meetings at the margins of the EIC summit and will be invited to participate actively in the yearly EIC summit meeting. The indicative project durati Programme areas: European innovation ecosystems, Innovative Europe, Horizon Europe (HORIZON) Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Incubator companies, Innovation support services, Internationalisation - Market access, Market-creating innovation, New business opportunities, Spin-off companies, Start-up companies
Pillar III: Science comes to town 2028 is sponsored by European Commission — Horizon Europe. Expected Outcome: The successful proposal will deliver on the impact “Increased alignment of research with society’s needs, expectations and values”. Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Strengthened capacity, networks and involvement of the participating cities in science communication and citizen engagement in science; More informed, evidence-based policymaking and increased public engagement through inclusive and participatory discussions and debates on science and R&I policy; Improved attractiveness of diverse careers in R&I for younger generations. Scope: This topic supports a small group of cities in organising and hosting a joint 1-year programme “Science comes to town 2028”. The programme should have a robust concept and brand focusing on connecting citizens and science while involving all relevant stakeholders (e.g., researchers, research funders, policymakers, publishers, citizens, civil society organisations, and business community). Various events and activities should be organised, highlighting the latest R&I developments and their contribution to society (including projects supported by national/regional/EU funds). Applicants should experiment with novel formats that are inclusive and participatory and engage diverse age and social groups at local, regional, and European levels. In project activities, particular attention should be paid to promoting inclusive gender equality and addressing gender-specific challenges. Special emphasis should be placed on exploring and supporting citizen science to promote both science education and multiple forms of public engagement with science. In addition, the programme of activities should include the following two components: EUCYS (European Union Contest for Young Scientists): science competition, awarding prizes and awards, for 14- to 20-year-olds who are first prize winners of national science contests for school science projects. EU TalentOn (European Union Contest for Early Career Researchers): science competition, awarding prizes and awards, bringing together at least 100 early-career researchers, 21-35 of age, to work on scientific solutions to societal challenges. The 2028 editions of EUCYS and EU TalentOn will take place in the third quarter of 2028, customarily in September [1] . Applicants are encouraged to establish synergies with the European Researchers’ Night and the Researchers at School initiative, funded by Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions [2] . Programmed activities should create a link with the preceding [3] and subsequent edition of “Science comes to town”, fostering cohesion and growth of the initiative. The programme should take place in a minimum of 3 and maximum of 6 cities located in at least 3 different Members States and/or Associated Countries, with the majority located in Member States. The consortium can include organisations that can represent the host cities and/or join them in designing and implementing the project activities. Local partners that provide a connection to R&I should be included. Applicants should provide commitment letters from the public authorities of each participating city, signed by the highest authorities (such as the mayor or equivalent city governance representative), demonstrating strong commitment for the activities included in the proposal. The proposal should clearly explain how the city will contribute to the initiative and outline its specific roles, resources, and support. Proposals should demonstrate the consortium’s ability to mobilise substantial resources beyond the Union contribution, including monetary or in-kind sponsorships, to support and expand the planned activities. Applicants may choose to further increase the impact and added value by incorporating additional events and activities, financed by other resources, by engaging ‘satellite’ cities to reach more communities. The consortium will report on the implementation of the planned activi Programme areas: Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area, Reforming and enhancing the European R&I System, Horizon Europe (HORIZON) Keywords: Democratic engagement and civic participation
Pillar II: Piloting innovative approaches to support academic startups and spinoffs is sponsored by European Commission — Horizon Europe. Expected Outcome: Proposals will deliver on the impact of “Stronger translation of R&I results into society and economy”, contributing to the ERA Structural Policy “Upscaling knowledge valorisation capacities and activities”. Project results are expected to contribute to the following outcomes: Upgraded guidance and services for supporting early-stage academic spinoffs and startups to bring their innovative solutions to market; Tested and shared innovative valorisation best practices addressing the needs of early-stage academic spinoffs and startups for engaging with industry, societal actors, and end-users. Scope: The objective of this topic is to strengthen ecosystems for knowledge valorisation and innovation by supporting academic startups and spinoffs to benefit from end-user feedback and links to industry and society. The topic supports the objectives of the Startup and Scaleup Strategy [1] by fostering the market uptake of innovative solutions. Academic startups and spinoffs need access to excellent support services to commercialise their research and bring their innovations to market. Beyond technology validation, there is a need to test the desirability of their products and services with a broader public, learn from citizens’ feedback, and adapt and improve their value propositions to improve their prospects for collaborating with industrial partners, attracting investors, and growing locally and internationally. A variety of organisations – such as science parks, technology parks, living labs, hubs, and practitioners in citizen engagement for knowledge valorisation – engage societal actors in experimentation practices that aim to support, at an early stage, the market uptake and growth of university spinoffs and startups. To be effective, such practices need to align with the fast pace of innovation and integrate skills and methods from different areas, drawing also from the social sciences and humanities, and the arts and design. To achieve the expected outcomes, proposals should address the activities outlined below and propose any additional, complementary activities: At least 20 pilot actions across Europe enabling university spinoffs and technology startups to link up to end-users, societal actors, industry, and other stakeholders to boost market uptake and growth. Development of guidance and services, including methodologies and best practices to support spinoffs and startups, where testing and validating their innovative solutions to better fit society and the market is important. Proposals should describe their target group in terms of its scope and size. A wide geographical coverage, inclusivity, broad participation, and accessibility should be ensured. In project activities, particular attention should be paid to promoting inclusive gender equality and addressing gender-specific challenges. Projects are expected to contribute to the EU Knowledge Valorisation Platform , which highlights best practices for knowledge valorisation. Additionally, projects are expected to establish synergies with ongoing projects under the topic “Experimentation and exchange of good practices for value creation” [2] , taking their results into account. Expected project duration is up to 2 years without prejudice to a longer duration if justified. [1] https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/strategy/strategy-research-and-innovation/jobs-and-economy/eu-startup-and-scaleup-strategy_en . [2] Funded under HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ERA-01-03 and HORIZON-WIDERA-2024-ERA-01-05 . Programme areas: Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area, Reforming and enhancing the European R&I System, Horizon Europe (HORIZON)