Cluster 5 information
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European Commission adopted the main Horizon Europe work programme for 2026-2027
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€14 billion investment designed to drive research and innovation (R&I) across the EU's strategic goals
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€2 billion investment to strengthen research and innovation in the areas of climate, energy, and mobility
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The Work Programme provides early insight to help prepare for upcoming calls across 2026-27
Horizon Europe Work Programme (2026–2027)
Work Programme 2026-2027 for Climate, Energy and MobilityInfo Day
The European Commission will present on the research and innovation topics proposed under the forthcoming Work Programme 2026 - 2027 of Horizon Europe Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility.
About the Info Day event: This online session will provide prospective applicants with an opportunity to learn more about the
funding options under the new work programme with an estimated budget of €1.2 billion for the 2026 calls.
Event Date: January 15, 2026
Registration Deadline: January 14, 2026
What to Expect:
- Insights into the policy context
- Guidance for preparing high-quality proposals
- Tips for integrating Social Sciences and Humanities
- Interactive parallel sessions by thematic area
Brokerage Event
Ahead of the Info Day, a network of Cluster 5 National Contact Points (NCPs) will be hosting an online networking and brokerage event for potential applicants.
About the Brokerage Event: GREENET, the network of Horizon Europe CL5 National Contact Points, will be organising a networking and brokerage event - jointly supported by the Enterprise Europe Network. This virtual session will focus on the 2026 calls for proposals from the Work Programme of Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility.
Event Date: January 14, 2026
Registration Deadline: December 19, 2025
What to Expect:
- Pitching sessions: Present your organisation and project ideas.
- Bilateral meetings: Connect with partners through topic-based meetings.
For more details and to register, visit the event page (opens in a new tab)
Horizon Europe 2028 - 2034 will build on the achievements and successes of the current research and innovation programme that runs from 2021 to 2027.
The European Commission has proposed a transformative vision for Horizon Europe 2028–2034. The programme is set to double its budget to €175 billion, streamline procedures, accelerate funding, and deliver greater impact across four pillars: Excellent Science, Competitiveness & Society, Innovation, and the European Research Area. It will also support ambitious “moonshot” initiatives in areas like quantum computing, clean aviation, fusion energy, AI, and regenerative therapies, positioning Europe as a global leader in research and innovation.
