Horizon Europe funds city climate solutions
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Horizon Europe will provide over 92 million euros to support projects that help European cities become climate neutral. The European Commission announced five new funding calls focused on areas like sustainable logistics, renewable energy integration, resilient infrastructure, and hydrogen fuel.
These funds will support innovation in urban environments, with a particular emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving quality of life for residents.
One call allocates 26.823.812 euros to help public administrations, especially municipalities, develop and test innovative solutions through Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP). This process funds research and development to bring new technologies to market, focusing on energy efficiency, renewables, and sustainable mobility. Projects must involve at least three cities selected as part of the European Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities.
Another 22.5 million euros will go toward advancing circular logistics in cities, aiming to reduce waste and emissions through reusable packaging and digital tracking systems. A further 20 million euros will fund the testing of low-voltage DC microgrids to improve energy efficiency and integrate renewable sources. Additionally, 18 million euros will support the creation of resilient, multimodal passenger hubs that combine various transportation options.
Finally, 5 million euros are dedicated to supporting cooperation between cities to decarbonize industries and transportation using renewable hydrogen. The funding calls will be open from February 9, 2027, to October 7, 2027.
