Horizon Europe’s 2025 draft Cluster 5 Energy Work Programme – any call topic of interest to you?

4th March 2025 at 3:56 pm

Horizon Europe: research & innovation for a sustainable future

Cluster 5 of Horizon Europe is dedicated to funding research and innovation projects that contribute to the European Green Deal, which stands as one of the European Union’s key policy objectives. In the 2025 draft Work Programme, the cluster will have a total budget of 1.4 billion euros to support initiatives focused on combating the climate crisis, advancing the transition to green energy, and transforming mobility systems across Europe. This funding aims to drive significant progress in sustainable energy supply, enhance climate resilience, and foster innovative solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in the mobility sector.

Unlocking the future: Draft insights on the Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programme

The draft Cluster 5 Work Programme for 2025 is now available online, providing an opportunity to begin planning resources and assembling consortia for successful submissions later this year. While this is still a preliminary draft and changes are likely, reviewing the draft Work Programme now will offer valuable insights and a strategic edge in shaping strong, competitive proposals well ahead of the official call launches.

The call topics in the 2025 draft Work Programme are organised around five Destinations, addressing critical priorities in mobility, energy, and climate research and innovation. Notably, the deadlines for these call topics are clustered closely in September, making early preparation essential and we strongly recommend starting resource planning and consortium formation well in advance. Additional call topics with deadlines extending into early 2026 are not yet included in our infographics but will be updated in due course.

Horizon Europe initiatives for climate, energy and mobility – our team helps you turn your ideas into projects

At accelopment, we have extensive experience in securing EU funding for research and innovation projects, with a strong track record in Horizon Europe energy and mobility projects. Our team of experts supports researchers, companies and institutions throughout the entire funding process – from strategic grant planning, to proposal writing, project management and communication and dissemination. With deep knowledge of Pillar II funding opportunities, we help our partners maximise their chances of success in securing European research grants across cluster 5. We are currently involved in several significant energy and mobility projects, including PEPPERONI, ROADVIEW, SOLARX and more, and look forward to supporting researchers in the upcoming calls.

Horizon Europe 2025 Cluster 5 call topics – key facts for you to know*

Prepare to explore the most significant funding opportunities for climate, energy, and mobility research under Horizon Europe in 2025! The tables below provide a detailed breakdown of key calls by Destination, highlighting where the EU is focusing its investments in transformative innovations, from achieving climate neutrality to advancing smart mobility and securing sustainable energy supply. If you’re seeking funding for groundbreaking solutions to address the climate crisis and energy transition, this is your comprehensive guide to the next major opportunity.

Destination 5: Clean and competitive solutions for all transport modes

Destination 6: Safe, Resilient Transport and Smart Mobility services for passengers and goods

Destination 3: Sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply

Destination 2: Cross-sectoral solutions for the climate transition

Destination 1: Climate sciences and responses for the transformation towards climate neutrality

* This information has been extracted from the draft Cluster 5 Work Programme available online. As its content is subject to change, accelopment cannot be held responsible for the content of this blog.

Has any of these call topics sparked your interest? Reach out to our experts now to discuss how we can support you with our services!

Dr. Johannes Ripperger
Research & Innovation Manager

Andreia Cruz
Research & Innovation Project Manager