Funding opportunities - Cluster 5
Learn more about the open funding calls for energy related topics under the Cluster 5 Work Programme, Horizon Europe.
Cluster 5 Work Programme
Dedicated funding towards energy topics
The Horizon Europe Cluster 5 Work Programme for 2023 and 2024 is now closed. Work Programme 2025 will be launched shortly with dedicated calls for energy topics, offering significant opportunity for researchers, businesses, citizens and policy makers to engage in the programme.
Destination 3 - Sustainable, Secure and Competitive Energy Supply | |||
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Work Programme 2025 calls to be updated once launched | |||
Destination 4 - Efficient, Sustainable and Inclusive Energy Use | |||
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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
Mark Sweeney
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: [email protected]

Philip Cheasty
Philip Cheasty
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: [email protected]
Bob Flynn
Bob Flynn
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: [email protected]
National Support Network members
- Enterprise Ireland
- Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
- Environment Protection Agency
- Science Foundation Ireland
- Marine Institute
- Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
- Irish Universities Association
- Irish Research Council
- Department of Food, Agriculture and the Marine
- Health Research Board
Dedicated Funding Guide for SMEs
Are you an SME looking to learn about EU funding support? Is energy your area of interest?
Read SEAI's reference guide for grants on energy topics - 'Navigating EU Funding Opportunities for SMEs'
This guide presents key information and relevant resources for SMEs to access EU funding programmes including Horizon Europe, LIFE Programme, Single Market Programme, Connecting Europe Facility and Innovation Fund.
Download the Guide