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

September 2, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time, single-stage)

€3,000,000 total; one grant expected; lump sum funding

Funds a European-wide platform and coordination effort to support battery research, innovation, and collaboration under the Batt4EU Partnership.

Open to Horizon Europe eligible countries; focus on coordination, data, and R&I community building.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity, under Horizon Europe, supports the development and animation of a robust European battery ecosystem by providing accurate, up-to-date information and fostering research and innovation (R&I) excellence. The grant aims to coordinate and support stakeholders at European, national, and regional levels, maximize the impact of the Batt4EU Partnership, and facilitate the industrial uptake of battery research results. Key activities include organizing a National and Regional Coordination Group, collaborating with major European platforms and initiatives, supporting the advancement of SET Plan Implementation Plans, and creating an accessible online platform for tracking battery technology progress, open calls, and key performance indicators (KPIs). The project should also analyze global battery roadmaps, support European Commission monitoring, organize community events, and co-host an annual conference for the battery R&I community. Involvement of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) is encouraged, and regular reporting to the Batt4EU Partnership is required. --- ## Due Dates - Opening date: May 6, 2025 - Submission deadline: September 2, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time, single-stage) --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget: €3,000,000 (lump sum) - Expected number of grants: 1 - Type of action: Coordination and Support Action (CSA) under Horizon Europe --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. - Certain non-EU/non-Associated Countries may participate if they provide their own funding (see the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf)). - The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) may join consortia. - Eligibility details and country lists are in [Annex B of the General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf). --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2025-02-D2-06?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=8&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Use the [Standard application form (HE CSA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-csa_en.pdf). - Proposals must address all tasks in the topic scope and include a plan for sustaining the platform beyond the project. - Evaluation criteria, proposal format, and submission details are in the [General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) and [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). --- ## Additional Information - The action will use a lump sum funding model—see the [lump sum guidance](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ls-funding-what-do-i-need-to-know_he_en.pdf). - Involvement of the JRC is encouraged; applicants may contact JRC for details (see below). - Projects must report results to the Batt4EU Partnership for KPI monitoring. - Collaboration with BEPA, IPCEIs, EBA, and other European battery initiatives is required. - Proposals should include strategies for data standardization and best practice dissemination. --- ## External Links - [Call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2025-02-D2-06?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=8&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [General Annexes 2025](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [Batt4EU (BEPA)](https://bepassociation.eu/) - [IPCEI Batteries](https://www.ipcei-batteries.eu/) - [European Battery Alliance](https://www.eba250.com/) - [Online Manual for Applicants](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [Lump sum model grant agreement](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/agr-contr/ls-mga_en.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |---------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder general contact | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research support | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points | [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | JRC project involvement | Email: JRC-NCP-Network@ec.europa.eu |

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)

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