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Horizon Europe Cluster 5 — Climate, Energy and Mobility

Next-Generation Battery Concepts

Funds ten €4.8M research projects developing safer, cheaper and higher-performing battery concepts for mobility, grids and industry.

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This two-stage topic supports battery concepts that can strengthen European competitiveness, green energy use and energy storage. Applicants choose among low-cost batteries for electric mobility or stationary storage, high-performance batteries for aviation or other demanding mobility, and durable advanced materials and cell concepts for grid or energy-intensive industrial storage.

Area A targets

Two-stage research support for next-generation battery concepts across three areas: low-cost lithium-ion or sodium-ion batteries, high-performance batteries for aviation and mobility, or durable advanced materials and cells for stationary storage. Projects address scalability, manufacturability, sustainability, safety, diagnostics and market relevance, reaching TRL 4-5.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€48M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CL5-2027-04-TWO-STAGE-D2-07Source: ec.europa.eu