Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: September 3, 2025 (First-stage proposal) | March 31, 2026 (Second-stage/full proposal)
Funding Amounts: €9 million total; ~€3 million per project; typically 3 grants awarded; project duration varies (usually 3–4 years).
Summary: Supports novel solutions to strengthen the security, resilience, and sustainability of European energy grids and storage technologies, focusing on critical value chain aspects and technological leadership.
Key Information: Two-stage application process; proposals must address only one designated area (cybersecurity, circularity, or public perception/sustainability).