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HORIZON-CL5-2026-06-Two-Stage-D5-10

Disruptive Technologies and Innovative Concepts for Energy Saving Onboard of long-distance ships (ZEWT Partnership)

RIA Cluster 5 €15,000,000 14 Apr 2026
Topic CodeHORIZON-CL5-2026-06-Two-Stage-D5-10F&T Portal
Call IdentifierHORIZON-CL5-2026-06Call 06 — two-stage (2026)
InstrumentHORIZON-RIAResearch and Innovation Action
Budget ModelLump SumHORIZON-AG-LS
Funding Rate100%Annex G — RIA = 100%
Page Limit (Part B)10 pages (Stage 1)Stage 2: 45 pages (RIA + lump sum)
Evaluation Thresholds3 / 3 / 3 · cum. 10Stage 1: 4/4 (Excellence, Impact only)
Expected Projects3(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 ConditionsTwo-stage (Stage 1)ZEWT Partnership — blind evaluation
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This is a two-stage topic (Stage 1). Stage 1 deadline: 14 April 2026. Stage 1 page limit: 10 pages. Stage 2 deadline: 08 October 2026. Stage 2 page limit: 45 pages. Blind evaluation applies to Stage 1 — do not include identifying information.
China: entities excluded. Legal entities established in China are not eligible to participate in both Research and Innovation Actions (RIAs) and Innovation Actions (IAs) falling under this destination. MIIT-linked universities are excluded regardless of instrument. Source: WP Part 8, Destination 5.
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. Development of novel and disruptive technologies and innovative concepts that demonstrate at least 25% energy savings for long distance shipping, compared to 2008 levels.
  2. Established methodology for assessing the energy savings from the proposed solutions, considering the implementation of the IMO GHG strategy and of the FuelEU Maritime Regulation.
  3. Proven scalability and replicability of the developed technologies and concepts to various ship types, operational profiles and navigational routes.
  4. Assess the economic viability, environmental and climate impacts of the technologies and innovative concepts.
  5. Defined implications and impacts of the proposed solutions regarding safety and operational aspects, also addressing competences and skills issues for the adoption and operation of such technologies.
  6. Consider AI-based and digital twin features for optimisation and energy management aspects. Relevant improvements should not be considered as part of the at least 25% energy savings target.

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