Driving Urban Transitions: New Call for 2026 on Sustainable Urban Transition within a European Partnership
Driving Urban Transitions: New Call for 2026 on Sustainable Urban Transition within a European Partnership funds teams’ research and innovation to help cities become climate-neutral, resilient and sustainable.
Funder: Formas
Due Dates: November 17, 2026 (Phase 1: pre-proposal) | April 15, 2027 (Stage 2: full proposal, invitation only)
Funding Amounts: Up to €300,000 for Swedish participation, or €400,000 with a Swedish consortium project manager; up to 36 months
Summary: Supports transnational research and innovation helping cities become climate-neutral, resilient and more sustainable.
Key Information: Consortia need three funded partners from three participating countries and an urban government authority.
Description
Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) supports transnational research and innovation addressing urban challenges and helping cities move towards more sustainable economies and societies. Co-funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe, the call covers Circular Urban Economies, Positive Energy Districts and the 15-minute City. Formas and the Swedish Energy Agency support Swedish participation.
Formas funds Circular Urban Economies projects promoting circular resource flows, regenerative urban planning, urban greenery, and equal access to spaces and resources. The call welcomes strategic and applied urban research and practical innovation, including technological and organisational solutions. Interdisciplinary approaches and stakeholder engagement are encouraged. Projects must integrate diversity perspectives and consider users’ needs when defining objectives, while clearly explaining the added value of transnational collaboration.
