Learn more about the open funding calls for energy related topics under the Cluster 5 Work Programme, Horizon Europe.

Cluster 5 Work Programme

€1.2 billion dedicated to energy topics

The Horizon Europe Cluster 5 Work Programme for 2023 and 2024 is currently open. A budget of over €1.2 billion is dedicated to energy topics alone, offering significant opportunity for researchers, businesses, citizens and policy makers to engage in the programme.

The 2023-2024 Work Programme is seeking proposals across 88 different energy topics that will deliver climate action and support the energy transition. Click on the different destinations below to see more information about the current European Commission funding calls for energy related topics.

Destination 3 - Sustainable, Secure and Competitive Energy Supply

Budget 2023 - €616 million

Budget 2024 - €407 million

Five calls between March 2023 and September 2024

69 topics including: Solar PV, Offshore and Onshore Wind, Advanced Biofuels, Geothermal Energy, Hydropower, Wave Energy, Grid optimisation and Planning, Energy Storage, CCUS, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Tools and Services, and Energy Management Systems, amongst others.

For further information on these opportunities, click on the links below and they will bring you to the EU Funding and Tenders portal.
Call TitleDeadlineTopics
HORIZON-CL5-2023-D3-01 30/03/2023 18
HORIZON-CL5-2023-D3-02 05/09/2023 16
HORIZON-CL5-2023-D3-03 10/10/2023 6
HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-01 16/01/2024 17
HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-02 05/09/2024 12
Destination 4 - Efficient, Sustainable and Inclusive Energy Use

Budget 2023 - €122 million

Budget 2024 - €86 million

Four calls between March 2023 and September 2024

19 topics including: Zero Emission Buildings, Positive Energy Districts, Historical Buildings, Electrification of Heat, Renewable Technology Integration, Lifecycle Data, Decarbonisation, Smart Grid Readiness, Circular Energy Renovation, Building Information Modelling, and Participative Urban Planning, amongst others.

For further information on these opportunities, click on the links below and they will bring you to the EU Funding and Tenders portal.
Call TitleDeadlineTopics
HORIZON-CL5-2023-D4-01 20/04/2023 6
HORIZON-CL5-2023-D4-02 05/09/2023 5
HORIZON-CL5-2024-D4-01 18/04/2024 3
HORIZON-CL5-2024-D4-02 05/09/2024 5

National Contact Point

The National Contact Point (NCP) is first point of contact for queries and guidance on Horizon Europe funding opportunities, including contractual and IPR issues, proposal development, consortium building, grant application and follow up support. 

For further information on current funding opportunities and how you can get involved, please contact your dedicated national contact point.

Mark Sweeney

NCP for Horizon Europe Cluster 5 - Climate, Cluster 6 - Environment and NCP for Climate Adaptation Mission

Mark has worked in the environmental and energy sectors for over 25 years. He is highly experienced in national and EU funding mechanisms and has worked as a National Contact Point across several European framework programmes (CIP Eco-innovation, Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe). He currently works for Enterprise Ireland as a National Contact Point responsible for Horizon Europe Cluster 6 and the Climate Destination in Cluster 5. Mark also acts as a National Contact Point for the EU Mission: Adaptation to Climate Change.

Email Mark queries related to Climate topics: Mark.Sweeney@enterprise-ireland.com

Louise Campion

Programme Manager - International Energy Research and NCP Horizon Europe Cluster 5 - Energy

Louise is the National Contact Point for Horizon Europe Cluster 5 - Energy and Programme Manager for International Energy Research at SEAI, Ireland’s national sustainable energy authority. Louise holds a degree and masters in structural engineering with architecture, and a post graduate certificate in environmental sustainability. She currently leads SEAI’s engagement in international research activity including Horizon Europe Cluster 5 (Energy), International Energy Agency and UNFCCC engagements. She has extensive experience enabling public and private sector organisations to deliver energy and decarbonisation projects from concept to construction and operation.

Email Louise queries related to Energy topics: louise.campion@seai.ie

Philip Cheasty

NCP for Horizon Europe Cluster 5 - Energy, NCP Nuclear Fission and Fusion Energy and NCP for Climate-neutral and Smart Cities Mission

Based in Enterprise Ireland, Philip is the National Contact Point Point (NCP) for Horizon Europe Cluster 5 - Energy, NCP for the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission, NCP for Nuclear Fission and Fusion Energy and National Representative for the Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking. Philip has extensive experience in European Framework Programmes and previously had responsibilities for FP7 (NMPB) and Horizon2020 (Energy).

Email Philip queries related to Energy topics: philip.cheasty@enterprise-ireland.com

Bob Flynn

National Delegate and NCP for Horizon Europe Cluster 5 - Transport

Bob is the National Contact Point (NCP) for Horizon Europe Cluster 5 - Transport. He holds an honours primary degree in engineering and a PhD from the University of Limerick where he focused on property prediction in aluminium aerospace alloys. He has previously worked in industry in an engineering role and as a research officer at the Materials Ireland Research Centre at UL, leading projects on materials-related activities. He currently works for Enterprise Ireland as the National Delegate and NCP for the Horizon Europe programme for Cluster 5 covering mobility, as well as National Representative for the Clean Aviation, European Rail and Digital European Sky Joint Undertakings programmes.

Email Bob queries related to Mobility topics: bob.flynn@enterprise-ireland.com

Further guidance for Cluster 5 topics

Information sessions

In December 2022, the European Commission organised an information series on the Horizon Europe Cluster 5 2023-2024 Work Programme.

Six sessions provided dedicated advisory on energy topics. Click the links to the relevant topics below to watch the recordings and learn more about these funding opportunities.