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

December 1, 2027

€6,000,000 total; typically one grant awarded; lump sum funding

Supports EU-wide collaboration to develop and share data-driven, open-source tools and digital solutions for energy grid planning and operation.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity aims to strengthen EU-wide coordination and knowledge sharing among key actors in the energy value chain—such as grid operators, researchers, technology providers, and energy suppliers—by supporting the development and maintenance of advanced data-driven tools for electricity grid planning, operation, and maintenance. The initiative prioritizes open-source solutions, digitalization (including AI and digital twins), and the creation of innovation hubs to foster experimentation and agile innovation in the energy sector. Projects funded under this call are expected to contribute to the BRIDGE initiative and ensure research outputs are FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable), supporting the integration of renewable energy sources and the industrialization of shared methods and standards across Europe. --- ## Due Dates - December 1, 2027: Full application submission deadline (by 17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget: €6,000,000 (lump sum grant) - Expected number of grants: 1 - Funding is provided as a lump sum under Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Actions (CSA). --- ## Eligibility - Open to organizations from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. - Eligible applicants include research institutions, universities, grid operators, technology providers, energy suppliers, consumer representatives, and other key actors in the energy value chain. - Consortium must comply with the rules described in [Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). - Some non-EU/non-associated countries may participate with their own funding provisions (see the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf)). - Proposals must adhere to admissibility and eligibility conditions, including page limits and layout as specified in the application form. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage application process. - Submission opens August 4, 2027; deadline is December 1, 2027. - Applications must be submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-28?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Use the standard [application form for Horizon Europe CSA](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-csa_en.pdf). - Proposals will be evaluated on excellence, impact, and quality/efficiency of implementation (see [Annex D](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf)). - Detailed guidance is available in the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). --- ## Additional Information - Projects should actively involve and build synergies with major European and international initiatives in the field. - Participation in the [BRIDGE initiative](https://bridge-smart-grid-storage-systems-digital-projects.ec.europa.eu/) is expected. - Proposals should promote open-source practices and contribute to the industrialization of methods and standards in the energy sector. - For projects using satellite-based earth observation or positioning data, EU Copernicus and Galileo/EGNOS services must be used. --- ## External Links - [Funding & Tenders Portal: Topic Details & Application](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-28?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [BRIDGE Initiative](https://bridge-smart-grid-storage-systems-digital-projects.ec.europa.eu/) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact/Link | |--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | [European Commission Contact](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Queries | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points | [Find NCPs](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT Helpdesk | [Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Community of practice - Data-Driven Decision-Making in Energy - European Commission

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