The EU Funding & Tenders Portal has now updated to include the rest of the Cluster 5: Climate, Energy & Mobility 2025 Topics and you can see the full list of those that I can help you with below. It is always worth reading the introduction, etc of the full Work Programme document too as this contains more guidance on things like the Societal Readiness pilots, etc.
A Topic is a complete competition with a budget, detailed scope, specific expected outcomes, etc. Consortia write proposals against the Topic and, if successful, are then funded to deliver the project described in their proposal.
Batteries
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D2-01: Development of sustainable and design-to-cost batteries with (energy-)efficient manufacturing processes and based on advanced and safer materials (Batt4EU Partnership)
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-01-Two-Stage-D2-02: Cost-effective next-generation batteries for long-duration stationary storage (Batt4EU Partnership)
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-02-D2-03: Sustainable processing and refining of raw materials to produce battery grade Li-ion battery materials (Batt4EU Partnership)
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D2-04: Integrating advanced materials, cell design and manufacturing development for high-performance batteries aimed at mobility (Batt4EU Partnership)
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D2-05: Accelerated multi-physical and virtual testing for battery aging, reliability, and safety evaluation (Batt4EU Partnership)
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-02-D2-06: Fostering the European battery ecosystem by providing accurate and up-to-date information and stimulating excellence in the European battery R&I community (Batt4EU Partnership)
Zero Emission Road Transport
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-01: Efficient wireless stationary bidirectional charging solutions for road Light Duty Vehicles (2ZERO Partnership) – Societal Readiness Pilot
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-02: Cybersecure and resilient road e-mobility ecosystem (2ZERO Partnership)
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-03: Safe post-crash management of road Light Duty Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) (2ZERO Partnership)
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-04: Extended lifetime of road Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) (2ZERO Partnership)
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-05: Road Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) optimised usercentric solutions for energy efficiency design and consistent range throughout weather conditions (2ZERO Partnership)
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-06: Strategies, tools and concepts for optimised road Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) long-haul logistics use cases (2ZERO Partnership)
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-07: Accelerating the circular transformation of the EU automotive industry
Aviation
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-08: Next generation testing capabilities in strategic EU wind tunnels
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-03-Two-Stage-D5-09: Next generation aircraft autonomy technologies for cockpit / pilot assistance applications
Waterborne Transport
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-10: Innovative solutions for energy conversion and safety of low and zero-carbon fuels in waterborne transport (ZEWT Partnership)
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-11: Demonstration of battery energy storage systems in existing and new vessels via novel energy storage and ship design concepts (ZEWT Partnership)
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-12: Real-time, adaptative and innovative energy management solutions to optimise fuel consumption and lower emissions pollutants in waterborne transport (ZEWT Partnership)
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-13: Novel holistic intelligent tools for variable retrofit and decarbonised scenarios (ZEWT Partnership)
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-14: Flexible and mobile solutions for Onshore Power Supply (ZEWT Partnership)
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-15: Optimal integrated onboard renewable energy solutions, by considering Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems (ZEWT Partnership)
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-16: Support of the new EU renewable and low carbon fuel ecosystem for waterborne transport
Transport-related health and environment
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D5-17: Real time monitoring of regulated and non-regulated emissions from all types of vessels and other port activities in order to enforce emission limits in waterfront cities
Cross-cutting
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-18: Support to the organisation and dissemination of the Transport Research Arena (TRA) conference
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-19: Knowledge sharing and dissemination to support road transport R&I in EU and around the world increasing global EU competitiveness
Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM)
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D6-01: Advancing remote operations to enable the sustainable and smart mobility of people and goods based on operational and societal needs (CCAM Partnership) – Societal Readiness Pilot
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D6-02: Preparing for large-scale CCAM demonstrations (CCAM Partnership) – Societal Readiness Pilot
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D6-03: Next-generation environment perception for real world CCAM operations: Error-free and secure technologies to improve energy-efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and circularity (CCAM Partnership)
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D6-04: Integration of human driving behaviour in the validation of CCAM systems (CCAM Partnership)
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D6-05: Approaches, verification and training for Edge-AI building blocks for CCAM Systems (CCAM Partnership)
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D6-06: Federated CCAM data exchange platform (CCAM Partnership)
Multimodal transport, infrastructure and logistics
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D6-07: Innovative construction and maintenance, with the use of new materials and techniques, for resilient and sustainable transport infrastructure
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D6-08: Accelerating freight transport and logistics digital innovation
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D6-09: Reliable data and practices to measure and calculate transport emissions in multimodal transport chains
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D6-10: Integrating inland waterway transport in smart shipping and multimodal logistics chains
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D6-11: Innovative air mobility and services for sustainable and smart urban, peri-urban transport – Societal Readiness pilot
Safety and resilience
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D6-12: Safe Human-Technology Interaction (HTI) in the vehicle systems of the coming decade – Societal Readiness Pilot
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D6-13: Safety of Cyclists, Pedestrians and Users of Micromobility Devices
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D6-14: Predicting and avoiding road crashes based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big data
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D6-15: Icing in the context of sustainable aviation
Once you have identified a Topic that aligns with your strategic direction, but you’d like some support as to next steps, etc., get back to me and we can set up a call to discuss.
Draft 2026-2027 Work Programme
The EC has published the draft Cluster 5:Climate, Energy & Mobility Work Programme for 2026 and 2027 that you can see here (it automatically downloads so check your downloaded files folder if it appears to be a blank page). This is still subject to change so make sure to check any Topics you hope to pursue once it is formally published (hopefully later this year). If you think one of the 2026 or 2027 Topics is ‘right up your street’ – start networking now! The best way to build a winning consortium is by effective networking