Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: February 17, 2026 (Full application deadline, 17:00 Brussels time)
Funding Amounts: €18 million total; expected EU contribution per project: ~€9 million; 2 projects funded; lump sum grant; project duration typically 36–48 months.
Summary: Funds demonstration-driven innovation in underground thermal energy storage (UTES) systems for dense urban areas, advancing integration, modeling, and societal engagement for sustainable energy solutions.
Key Information: Single-stage application; strong emphasis on demonstrators, societal engagement, and SSH integration.