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HORIZON-CL5-2026-05-D5-13

Safety of renewable low and zero-carbon waterborne fuels in port areas: risk assessment, regulatory framework, and guidelines for safe bunkering, handling and storage (ZEWT partnership)

CSA Cluster 5 €2,000,000 14 Apr 2026
Topic CodeHORIZON-CL5-2026-05-D5-13F&T Portal
Call IdentifierHORIZON-CL5-2026-05Call 05 — single stage (2026)
InstrumentHORIZON-CSACoordination and Support Action
Budget ModelLump SumHORIZON-AG-LS
Funding Rate100%Annex G — CSA = 100%
Page Limit (Part B)28 pagesCSA + lump sum (Annex A)
Evaluation Thresholds3 / 3 / 3 · cum. 10Standard — no override
Expected Projects1(WP stated)
DestinationClean and competitive solutions for all transport modesWP Part 8
Cluster / PillarCluster 5 / Pillar IIClimate, Energy and Mobility
China EligibilityEligible ✓CSA not restricted — D5 excludes RIA/IA only
Special ConditionsZEWT PartnershipCoordination and support action
Verify: Open this topic on the F&T Portal →  ·  Sources: General Annexes 2026-2027, WP Part 8
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China is ELIGIBLE for this topic. The destination excludes RIA and IA only — CSA is not restricted. MIIT-linked universities remain excluded regardless of instrument.
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

  1. A comprehensive risk assessment of the introduction of renewable low and zero-carbon waterborne fuels, in maritime and inland port areas.
  2. Improve knowledge on the risks posed by the introduction of renewable low zero-carbon fuels.
  3. A review of existing regulations, standards, and guidelines, for all EU Member States, with recommendations for updates, harmonisation or new regulations as needed.
  4. Define operational improvements required to enhance safety in storage, handling and bunkering of renewable low and zero-carbon fuels.
  5. Development of a strategy for skills development for port personnel and stakeholders involved in the handling, storage, and bunkering of renewable low and zero-carbon fuels, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

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