Topic CodeHORIZON-CL5-2026-05-D5-11F&T Portal
Call IdentifierHORIZON-CL5-2026-05Call 05 — single stage (2026)
InstrumentHORIZON-IAInnovation Action
Budget ModelActual CostsStandard MGA
Funding Rate70%Annex G — IA = 70% (100% non-profit)
Page Limit (Part B)40 pagesIA + actual costs (Annex A)
Evaluation Thresholds3 / 3 / 3 · cum. 10Standard — Impact ×1.5 for ranking
Expected Projects2(WP stated)
DestinationClean and competitive solutions for all transport modesWP Part 8
Cluster / PillarCluster 5 / Pillar IIClimate, Energy and Mobility
China EligibilityExcluded ▵D5 destination excludes RIA and IA
Special ConditionsZEWT PartnershipInnovation action — TRL 8 target
China: entities excluded. Legal entities established in China are not eligible to participate in both RIAs and IAs falling under this destination. Additionally, entities controlled by China are not eligible to participate in this action. Source: WP Part 8, Destination 5; General Annex B.
Communication networks restriction: Entities assessed as high-risk suppliers of mobile network communication equipment (and entities they own or control) are not eligible to participate in this topic.
Copernicus/Galileo: If the project uses satellite-based earth observation, positioning, navigation and/or related timing data and services, beneficiaries must make use of Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS (other data and services may additionally be used).
ZEWT Partnership: This topic implements the co-programmed European Partnership on Zero Emission Waterborne Transport (ZEWT). Projects will report results to the ZEWT Partnership.
Expected Outcomes
- Ensured applicability and replicability of sustainable and digital strategies at port level for middle and small-size maritime ports and inland ports across all the EU, balancing geography and size. Ensured increased adoption of sustainable waterborne transport practices in ports of all sizes.
- Sustainable and digital strategies will prepare middle and small-sized ports to enhance their competitiveness with a focus on cost-effective and scalable adaptation measures, increase their climate resilience and biodiversity friendliness, and improve safety for port workers and crews of ships at berth.
- Sustainable and digital strategies will reduce emissions of GHG, air and water pollutants and other biodiversity impacts from ports, applying innovative solutions for zero-emission and biodiversity friendly port operations and ships at berth. Strategies should be applicable to maritime and inland waterway middle-sized and small-sized ports and located throughout Europe.
- Contribute to the objectives of the EU Port Strategy.
- Development of sustainable and digital strategies that not only enhance the competitiveness of middle-sized and small-sized ports but also mitigate health risks for populations in port areas.
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