[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

October 9, 2025 (Pre-proposal) | March 12, 2026 (Full proposal)

€80,000,000 total; typical project duration up to 36 months

Funds transnational research, development, and innovation projects advancing the clean energy transition across Europe through multi-country collaboration.

Two-stage application; minimum three partners from three countries required.

--- ## Description The Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETPartnership) Joint Call 2025 supports transnational research, development, and innovation (RDI) projects that accelerate the clean energy transition in line with Europe’s 2030 climate ambitions and the goal of climate neutrality by 2050. This initiative pools resources from over 40 national and regional RDI programme owners and managers from around 30 countries, aiming to foster innovation ecosystems, align priorities, and maximize the impact and market diffusion of innovative clean energy solutions. The call is structured into 10 thematic modules, each targeting specific challenges such as integrated energy systems, renewable energy technologies, carbon capture, hydrogen, heating and cooling, and energy integration in various sectors. --- ## Due Dates - Pre-proposal deadline: **October 9, 2025, 14:00 (Brussels time)** - Full proposal deadline (upon invitation): **March 12, 2026, 14:00 (Brussels time)** This is a two-stage application process: only selected pre-proposals will be invited to submit a full proposal. --- ## Funding Amount - **Total funding available:** €80,000,000 - **Project duration:** Up to 36 months (typical) - **Funding per project:** Varies by national/regional rules and call module; see [call documents](https://www.cetpartnership.eu/calls/joint-call-2025/documents) for details. --- ## Eligibility - **Consortium requirements:** Minimum of three independent legal entities from at least three different countries participating in the CETPartnership Joint Call 2025, with at least two from EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. - **Effort limits:** No partner may undertake more than 60% of total project effort; no single country/region may exceed 75% of total effort. - **Specific call module and national/regional requirements may apply.** - **Eligible applicants:** Companies, solution providers, innovators, and researchers. --- ## Application Process - **Choose one Call Module:** Applicants must select and apply to a specific module relevant to their project. - **Submission platform:** All proposals must be submitted via the [CETPartnership Application System](https://cetp-submission.mur.gov.it/). - **Stages:** - **Stage 1:** Submit a pre-proposal by October 9, 2025. - **Stage 2:** If invited, submit a full proposal by March 12, 2026. - **Proposal format:** Project description in English (PDF); additional national/regional forms may be required. - **Evaluation:** Proposals are evaluated on Excellence, Impact, and Quality/Efficiency of Implementation. Minimum thresholds must be met to proceed. --- ## Additional Information - **Thematic scope:** 10 modules cover a broad range of clean energy topics; see [call modules overview](https://www.cetpartnership.eu/calls/joint-call-2025) for details. - **Strategic context:** Supports the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan), the European Green Deal, and the goal of climate neutrality by 2050. - **Complementary to Horizon Europe:** Enables transnational projects of small to medium size. - **Networking:** Successful applicants join a large knowledge community and innovation network. --- ## External Links - [Call details and official documents](https://www.cetpartnership.eu/calls/joint-call-2025) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal (official call page)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/10946?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [CETPartnership Submission Platform](https://cetp-submission.mur.gov.it/) - [CETPartnership website](https://cetpartnership.eu/) - [Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA)](https://cetpartnership.eu/sites/default/files/documentation/cetp_sria_1.0.pdf) - [Matchmaking & Partner Search](https://www.b2match.com/e/clean-energy-transition-partnership-2024) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder Homepage | [European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) | | General Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Call Information | [CETPartnership Joint Call 2025](https://www.cetpartnership.eu/calls/joint-call-2025) |

CETPartnership Joint Call 2025

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