Towards the water infrastructures of the future - European Commission
Funds research to develop advanced, resilient, and sustainable water infrastructure in Europe by integrating digital, nature-based, and cyber-physical solutions to address pollution, climate change, and security threats.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: April 14, 2026 (Full application deadline, 17:00 Brussels time)
Funding Amounts: Indicative budget €10,000,000; expected EU contribution per project around €5,000,000; 2 grants anticipated.
Summary: Supports development and integration of advanced, resilient, and sustainable water infrastructure solutions in Europe to address pollution, climate change, and security threats.
Description
This European Commission call under Horizon Europe funds research and innovation actions aimed at transforming water infrastructures for drinking water supply and wastewater management in Europe. The focus is on integrating advanced digital technologies (such as smart sensors, IoT, digital twins, artificial intelligence, and blockchain), nature-based solutions, and robust cyber-physical protection. Projects should enhance adaptability to emerging pollutants and climate impacts, ensure long-term water access, enable resource recovery, and foster ecosystem protection. The call encourages collaboration across a broad range of stakeholders (universities, SMEs, utilities, etc.) and contributions to EU-wide data and monitoring initiatives.
