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Horizon Europe Cluster 5 — Climate, Energy and Mobility

Horizon Long-Range Electric Waterborne Transport

Funds two €10M projects to extend electric vessels beyond 150 nautical miles with rapid charging, safer batteries and durable whole-vessel energy management.

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Fully battery-electric vessels need more range, power and durable batteries without compromising safety, schedules or economic viability. This topic funds two large Innovation Actions to demonstrate electric operation for ferries, short-sea shipping, offshore vessels and inland vessels under representative conditions.

Projects should extend operational range to at least 150 nautical miles for sho

Demonstrating fully battery-electric ferries, short-sea, offshore and inland vessels with at least 150 nautical miles or 277.8 km inland range, rapid zero-emission replenishment and peak propulsion power beyond 5 MW. Projects should integrate battery chemistry, monitoring, adaptive energy management, high-power charging, thermal and electrical systems, modular retrofits, safety, lifecycle and end-of-life design, training and TRL 8 vessel demonstrations.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Biennial
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.14 Apr 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.22 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€20M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-18Source: ec.europa.eu