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

September 3, 2025

€7.5 million total; typical grant €500,000 per project; project duration: 2 years; lump sum funding

Supports coordination among Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) stakeholders to advance clean energy transitions and align with EU climate and industrial policies.

Only one project per eligible energy sector will be funded.

--- ## Description This Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action aims to strengthen the Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) community by supporting European Technology and Innovation Platforms (ETIPs), Implementation Working Groups (IWGs), and similar stakeholder fora. The funded projects are expected to foster alignment and coordination among stakeholders in key energy sectors, facilitate the implementation of the SET Plan in line with the European Green Deal and Net Zero Industry Act, and provide science-based evidence to support EU climate and energy policies. Activities may include developing research and innovation roadmaps, conducting sector analyses, addressing societal and economic impacts of the clean energy transition, and ensuring broad participation from industry, research organizations, civil society, and national authorities. Outputs will feed into EU reporting systems and help ensure the sustainability of stakeholder fora beyond the grant period. --- ## Due Dates - September 3, 2025: Full application submission deadline (17:00 Brussels local time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for the topic: €7,500,000 - Typical grant: ~€500,000 per project - Indicative project duration: 2 years - Funding mechanism: Lump sum grant (HORIZON-CSA) Only one project will be funded per eligible energy sector. --- ## Eligibility - Proposals must address one of the following energy sectors: geothermal, hydropower, ocean energy, photovoltaics, renewable fuels and bioenergy, solar thermal energy, renewable heating and cooling, direct solar fuels, wind energy, energy efficiency in buildings, sustainable and efficient energy use in industry, direct current technologies, carbon capture storage and use, hydrogen, or energy systems. - Consortium must include relevant stakeholders (e.g., industry—including SMEs, research and civil society organizations, universities, European sector associations, and, where applicable, national authorities) from several SET Plan countries. - Eligible countries: EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries (see [Annex B](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) for details). - Only one project per sector will be funded under this call. - Proposals must comply with Horizon Europe general admissibility, eligibility, and exclusion criteria. --- ## 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-D2-11?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 are limited to 28 pages for topics using lump sum funding. - Evaluation criteria include: Excellence, Impact, and Quality and efficiency of implementation (thresholds: 3/5 per criterion, 10/15 overall). - Evaluation results are expected in December 2025. --- ## Additional Information - Activities must align with the latest EU climate and energy policies, including the European Green Deal, Net Zero Industry Act, and the European Research Area. - Projects should develop or update finance and sustainability plans for stakeholder fora beyond EU funding. - Data management must follow FAIR principles. - SSH (Social Sciences and Humanities) integration is encouraged where relevant. - For support, consult [National Contact Points (NCPs)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) or the [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en). --- ## External Links - [Funding & Tenders Portal – Topic Details & Application](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2025-02-D2-11?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) - [Work Programme 2025 – Climate, Energy and Mobility](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-8-climate-energy-and-mobility_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [General Annexes (Eligibility, Admissibility, etc.)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [Online Manual for Proposal Submission](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | National Contact Points | [Find your National Contact Point (NCP)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | Research Enquiry Service | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | 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 |

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