Integrated Production and Product Development for Next-Generation Lithium-based Batteries for Mobility (BATT4EU and Made in Europe Partnerships)
Overview
The funding opportunity titled "Integrated Production and Product Development for Next-Generation Lithium-based Batteries for Mobility" (Reference: HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D2-03) is part of the Horizon Europe program. It focuses on scaling up the production of lithium-based batteries for various mobility applications including automotive, aviation, rail, and waterborne transport. The total budget for this initiative is €100 million, which is expected to support approximately three grants, each around €33.3 million.
Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, research organizations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large enterprises, and industrial companies from EU Member States and associated countries. Participation from public and private entities is encouraged, particularly targeting technology developers, battery manufacturers, and automotive suppliers. A consortium of multiple applicants is required, as the complexity of the project necessitates collaboration across various sectors to address the full value chain of battery production.
The opportunity supports projects at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4-5 for technological prototypes, aiming towards TRL 7-8 with scalable production and integration into real-world systems. The single-stage application process will open on June 4, 2026, with a deadline for submissions on October 8, 2026. Proposals must be comprehensive, with a maximum length of 60 pages due to the project complexity.
The funding will primarily cover direct grant contributions to eligible project costs with an emphasis on commercialization readiness, including potential follow-on funding through the EU Innovation Fund for larger scale deployments after pilot demonstrations. While co-funding is not strictly required, it is strongly expected, especially from industrial partners.
Projects must demonstrate capability in the development and validation of advanced battery technologies, aiming to optimize production processes and ensure compliance with regulatory standards across different transport sectors. The initiative aligns with European strategic goals for clean energy transition and aims to enhance EU competitiveness in battery production while ensuring sustainability and safety.
Overall, this call represents a significant opportunity for consortia with expertise in innovative battery technologies and makes a substantial contribution to the resilience of the European battery supply chain and mobility sector.
Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, research organizations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large enterprises, and industrial companies from EU Member States and associated countries. Participation from public and private entities is encouraged, particularly targeting technology developers, battery manufacturers, and automotive suppliers. A consortium of multiple applicants is required, as the complexity of the project necessitates collaboration across various sectors to address the full value chain of battery production.
The opportunity supports projects at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4-5 for technological prototypes, aiming towards TRL 7-8 with scalable production and integration into real-world systems. The single-stage application process will open on June 4, 2026, with a deadline for submissions on October 8, 2026. Proposals must be comprehensive, with a maximum length of 60 pages due to the project complexity.
The funding will primarily cover direct grant contributions to eligible project costs with an emphasis on commercialization readiness, including potential follow-on funding through the EU Innovation Fund for larger scale deployments after pilot demonstrations. While co-funding is not strictly required, it is strongly expected, especially from industrial partners.
Projects must demonstrate capability in the development and validation of advanced battery technologies, aiming to optimize production processes and ensure compliance with regulatory standards across different transport sectors. The initiative aligns with European strategic goals for clean energy transition and aims to enhance EU competitiveness in battery production while ensuring sustainability and safety.
Overall, this call represents a significant opportunity for consortia with expertise in innovative battery technologies and makes a substantial contribution to the resilience of the European battery supply chain and mobility sector.
Detail
This is a summary of the EU funding opportunity HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D2-03, titled "Integrated Production and Product Development for Next-Generation Lithium-based Batteries for Mobility (BATT4EU and Made in Europe Partnerships)". It falls under the Horizon Europe (HORIZON) program, specifically the BATTERIES and MOBILITY (HORIZON-CL5-2026-10) call.
The action type is HORIZON-IA (HORIZON Innovation Actions) with a HORIZON Action Grant Budget-Based [HORIZON-AG] Model Grant Agreement (MGA). The deadline model is single-stage. The planned opening date is 04 June 2026, and the deadline date is 08 October 2026, 17:00:00 Brussels time.
The expected outcomes of the projects are to:
Fulfill performance targets at the cell and system level for the specified application, defining appropriate KPIs for energy density, power density, C-rate, number of cycles, and cost under operational conditions.
Boost EU competitiveness in next-generation battery technologies for mobility applications.
Develop pilot manufacturing capability for next-generation lithium-based batteries.
Strengthen the EU battery value chain, including new manufacturing equipment, automation, and scalable production processes.
Advance the understanding of next-generation battery interfaces at an industrial scale, ensuring manufacturability, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
Ensure battery requirements are compatible with EASA CS.23 (level 4), CS.27, and preferably CS.25 categories for aviation applications.
The scope of the funding opportunity is to support the scaling-up of next-generation (beyond generation 3) lithium-based batteries (e.g., semi and all-solid state, generation5) from cell prototypes (TRL 4-5) to demonstration of scalable production and demonstration of cell integration into module/pack level. The projects will cover pilot production, process automation, system integration and demonstration, advanced cell design, and supply chain development.
Projects must address the needs of a single specific and strategically relevant transport mode, clearly indicated in the proposal. The transport modes in scope are Automotive, Aviation, Rail, and Waterborne.
The projects are expected to cover the following production targets:
Upscaling of components production Technologies:
Optimisation and pilot-scale integration methods of anode and cathode materials compatible with next generation electrolytes
Development of Cell Concepts, Manufacturing Equipment and Machinery
Development of flexible and high-throughput processing methods for large-scale cell production (e.g., laser patterning, vacuum sintering, and advanced calendaring).
Development of next-generation production machinery, tailored for next generation lithium-ion cell manufacturing (e.g., solid electrolyte deposition tools, high-precision stacking machines).
Design and demonstration of module and packs into vehicles/relevant environment
Develop module/pack design and relevant sensors and Battery Management Systems (BMS), optimised for supporting the system, for seamless cell-to-system integration, regulatory compliance, and specific end-user application requirements.
Perform comprehensive validation, including performance, durability, and safety testing under realistic operational conditions, addressing thermal management, mechanical stress, vibration resistance, and electrical performance at relevant scales.
The Commission initiative for Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) sets a framework for assessing the safety and sustainability of chemicals and materials which should be considered as a reference for project proposals.
Whenever the expected exploitation of project results entails developing, creating, manufacturing and marketing a product or process, or in creating and providing a service, the plan for the exploitation and dissemination of results must include a strategy for such exploitation, including preliminary plans for scalability, commercialisation, and deployment (feasibility study, business plan) indicating the possible funding sources to be potentially used (in particular the Innovation Fund).
Proposals could consider the involvement of the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) whose contribution could consist of performing experimental or desk-top research on battery performance or safety.
This topic implements the co-programmed European Partnership on Batteries (Batt4EU) and the co-programmed Partnership on Advanced Manufacturing in Europe (Made in Europe). Projects will be expected to report on the results to these partnerships in support of the monitoring of its KPIs.
This topic contributes to the industrial action plan for the automotive sector.
The page limit for proposals is increased to 60 pages due to the complexity of the topic.
General conditions include:
Admissibility Conditions: Proposal page limit and layout described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and Part B of the Application Form.
Eligible Countries described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
Other Eligible Conditions: Use of Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS for projects using satellite data, and participation of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) as a consortium member or associated partner.
Financial and operational capacity and exclusion described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Evaluation and award: Award criteria, scoring and thresholds described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes, with grants awarded to ensure a balanced portfolio covering different sectors, specifically automotive and aviation.
Evaluation and award: Submission and evaluation processes described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.
Evaluation and award: Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Legal and financial set-up of the grants described in Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes, with the granting authority able to object to a transfer of ownership or exclusive licensing of results for up to 4 years after the action's end.
Specific conditions are Not applicable.
Application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA) information includes:
Application form templates available in the Submission System (Standard application form (HE RIA, IA)).
Evaluation form templates (Standard evaluation form (HE RIA, IA)).
Guidance from the HE Programme Guide.
Model Grant Agreements (HE MGA, HE Unit MGA).
Call-specific instructions are Not applicable.
Additional documents include:
HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 1. General Introduction
HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 8. Climate, Energy and Mobility
HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 15. General Annexes
HE Programme Guide
HE Framework Programme 2021/695
HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764
EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509
Decision authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme
Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment
EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement
Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual
Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions
Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement
The budget overview indicates the following:
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D2-03 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions: 100,000,000 EUR, Single-stage, Opening date 2026-06-04, Deadline 2026-10-08, Indicative number of grants around 3.
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-01 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions: 100,000,000 EUR, Single-stage, Opening date 2026-06-04, Deadline 2026-10-08, Indicative number of grants around 1.
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-02 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions: 4,000,000 EUR, Single-stage, Opening date 2026-06-04, Deadline 2026-10-08, Indicative number of grants around 1.
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-03 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions: 13,000,000 EUR, Single-stage, Opening date 2026-06-04, Deadline 2026-10-08, Indicative number of grants around 2.
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-06 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions: 20,000,000 EUR, Single-stage, Opening date 2026-06-04, Deadline 2026-10-08, Indicative number of grants around 3.
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-07 - HORIZON-CSA HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions: 4,000,000 EUR, Single-stage, Opening date 2026-06-04, Deadline 2026-10-08, Indicative number of grants around 1.
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-09 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions: 12,000,000 EUR, Single-stage, Opening date 2026-06-04, Deadline 2026-10-08, Indicative number of grants around 2.
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-10 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions: 10,000,000 EUR, Single-stage, Opening date 2026-06-04, Deadline 2026-10-08, Indicative number of grants around 2.
Partner search announcements are available for those seeking partners to collaborate on this topic. The submission system is planned to be opened on the date stated on the topic header.
This funding opportunity aims to scale up the production and integration of next-generation lithium-based batteries for various mobility applications, including automotive, aviation, rail, and waterborne transport. It seeks to enhance the EU's competitiveness in battery technology, strengthen the battery value chain, and promote sustainable and safe battery designs. Projects should focus on pilot production, process automation, system integration, and advanced cell design, while also considering the involvement of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) for research contributions. The initiative encourages collaboration and reporting to the European Partnership on Batteries (Batt4EU) and the Partnership on Advanced Manufacturing in Europe (Made in Europe) to support their KPIs and contribute to the industrial action plan for the automotive sector.
The action type is HORIZON-IA (HORIZON Innovation Actions) with a HORIZON Action Grant Budget-Based [HORIZON-AG] Model Grant Agreement (MGA). The deadline model is single-stage. The planned opening date is 04 June 2026, and the deadline date is 08 October 2026, 17:00:00 Brussels time.
The expected outcomes of the projects are to:
Fulfill performance targets at the cell and system level for the specified application, defining appropriate KPIs for energy density, power density, C-rate, number of cycles, and cost under operational conditions.
Boost EU competitiveness in next-generation battery technologies for mobility applications.
Develop pilot manufacturing capability for next-generation lithium-based batteries.
Strengthen the EU battery value chain, including new manufacturing equipment, automation, and scalable production processes.
Advance the understanding of next-generation battery interfaces at an industrial scale, ensuring manufacturability, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
Ensure battery requirements are compatible with EASA CS.23 (level 4), CS.27, and preferably CS.25 categories for aviation applications.
The scope of the funding opportunity is to support the scaling-up of next-generation (beyond generation 3) lithium-based batteries (e.g., semi and all-solid state, generation5) from cell prototypes (TRL 4-5) to demonstration of scalable production and demonstration of cell integration into module/pack level. The projects will cover pilot production, process automation, system integration and demonstration, advanced cell design, and supply chain development.
Projects must address the needs of a single specific and strategically relevant transport mode, clearly indicated in the proposal. The transport modes in scope are Automotive, Aviation, Rail, and Waterborne.
The projects are expected to cover the following production targets:
Upscaling of components production Technologies:
Optimisation and pilot-scale integration methods of anode and cathode materials compatible with next generation electrolytes
Development of Cell Concepts, Manufacturing Equipment and Machinery
Development of flexible and high-throughput processing methods for large-scale cell production (e.g., laser patterning, vacuum sintering, and advanced calendaring).
Development of next-generation production machinery, tailored for next generation lithium-ion cell manufacturing (e.g., solid electrolyte deposition tools, high-precision stacking machines).
Design and demonstration of module and packs into vehicles/relevant environment
Develop module/pack design and relevant sensors and Battery Management Systems (BMS), optimised for supporting the system, for seamless cell-to-system integration, regulatory compliance, and specific end-user application requirements.
Perform comprehensive validation, including performance, durability, and safety testing under realistic operational conditions, addressing thermal management, mechanical stress, vibration resistance, and electrical performance at relevant scales.
The Commission initiative for Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) sets a framework for assessing the safety and sustainability of chemicals and materials which should be considered as a reference for project proposals.
Whenever the expected exploitation of project results entails developing, creating, manufacturing and marketing a product or process, or in creating and providing a service, the plan for the exploitation and dissemination of results must include a strategy for such exploitation, including preliminary plans for scalability, commercialisation, and deployment (feasibility study, business plan) indicating the possible funding sources to be potentially used (in particular the Innovation Fund).
Proposals could consider the involvement of the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) whose contribution could consist of performing experimental or desk-top research on battery performance or safety.
This topic implements the co-programmed European Partnership on Batteries (Batt4EU) and the co-programmed Partnership on Advanced Manufacturing in Europe (Made in Europe). Projects will be expected to report on the results to these partnerships in support of the monitoring of its KPIs.
This topic contributes to the industrial action plan for the automotive sector.
The page limit for proposals is increased to 60 pages due to the complexity of the topic.
General conditions include:
Admissibility Conditions: Proposal page limit and layout described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and Part B of the Application Form.
Eligible Countries described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
Other Eligible Conditions: Use of Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS for projects using satellite data, and participation of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) as a consortium member or associated partner.
Financial and operational capacity and exclusion described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Evaluation and award: Award criteria, scoring and thresholds described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes, with grants awarded to ensure a balanced portfolio covering different sectors, specifically automotive and aviation.
Evaluation and award: Submission and evaluation processes described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.
Evaluation and award: Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Legal and financial set-up of the grants described in Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes, with the granting authority able to object to a transfer of ownership or exclusive licensing of results for up to 4 years after the action's end.
Specific conditions are Not applicable.
Application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA) information includes:
Application form templates available in the Submission System (Standard application form (HE RIA, IA)).
Evaluation form templates (Standard evaluation form (HE RIA, IA)).
Guidance from the HE Programme Guide.
Model Grant Agreements (HE MGA, HE Unit MGA).
Call-specific instructions are Not applicable.
Additional documents include:
HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 1. General Introduction
HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 8. Climate, Energy and Mobility
HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 15. General Annexes
HE Programme Guide
HE Framework Programme 2021/695
HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764
EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509
Decision authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme
Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment
EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement
Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual
Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions
Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement
The budget overview indicates the following:
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D2-03 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions: 100,000,000 EUR, Single-stage, Opening date 2026-06-04, Deadline 2026-10-08, Indicative number of grants around 3.
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-01 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions: 100,000,000 EUR, Single-stage, Opening date 2026-06-04, Deadline 2026-10-08, Indicative number of grants around 1.
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-02 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions: 4,000,000 EUR, Single-stage, Opening date 2026-06-04, Deadline 2026-10-08, Indicative number of grants around 1.
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-03 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions: 13,000,000 EUR, Single-stage, Opening date 2026-06-04, Deadline 2026-10-08, Indicative number of grants around 2.
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-06 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions: 20,000,000 EUR, Single-stage, Opening date 2026-06-04, Deadline 2026-10-08, Indicative number of grants around 3.
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-07 - HORIZON-CSA HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions: 4,000,000 EUR, Single-stage, Opening date 2026-06-04, Deadline 2026-10-08, Indicative number of grants around 1.
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-09 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions: 12,000,000 EUR, Single-stage, Opening date 2026-06-04, Deadline 2026-10-08, Indicative number of grants around 2.
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-10 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions: 10,000,000 EUR, Single-stage, Opening date 2026-06-04, Deadline 2026-10-08, Indicative number of grants around 2.
Partner search announcements are available for those seeking partners to collaborate on this topic. The submission system is planned to be opened on the date stated on the topic header.
This funding opportunity aims to scale up the production and integration of next-generation lithium-based batteries for various mobility applications, including automotive, aviation, rail, and waterborne transport. It seeks to enhance the EU's competitiveness in battery technology, strengthen the battery value chain, and promote sustainable and safe battery designs. Projects should focus on pilot production, process automation, system integration, and advanced cell design, while also considering the involvement of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) for research contributions. The initiative encourages collaboration and reporting to the European Partnership on Batteries (Batt4EU) and the Partnership on Advanced Manufacturing in Europe (Made in Europe) to support their KPIs and contribute to the industrial action plan for the automotive sector.
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Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated, but given the nature of Horizon Europe Innovation Actions (IA) and Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) and Coordination and Support Actions (CSA), eligible applicants could include: startups, SMEs, large enterprises, universities, research institutes, nonprofit organizations, and other relevant legal entities capable of conducting research and innovation activities, and coordination and support activities. The Joint Research Centre (JRC) can participate as a member of the consortium. A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects.
Funding Type: The primary financial mechanism is a grant, specifically through HORIZON Innovation Actions (HORIZON-IA), HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions (HORIZON-RIA) and HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions (HORIZON-CSA) under the Horizon Europe Programme. The type of Model Grant Agreement (MGA) is HORIZON Action Grant Budget-Based [HORIZON-AG].
Consortium Requirement: A consortium of multiple applicants is required. The Joint Research Centre (JRC) may participate as member of the consortium selected for funding as a beneficiary with zero funding, or as an associated partner.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): Eligible countries are described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects. See the information in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
Target Sector: The program targets the following sectors: batteries, mobility, energy, climate, manufacturing, automotive, aviation, rail, and waterborne transport. More specifically, it focuses on next-generation lithium-based batteries (e.g., semi and all-solid state, generation 5), advanced materials, manufacturing equipment, automation, and scalable production processes.
Mentioned Countries: No specific countries are mentioned, but the opportunity is open to EU member states, associated countries, and potentially some non-EU/non-associated countries as specified in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
Project Stage: The expected maturity of the project is from cell prototypes (TRL 4-5) to demonstration of scalable production and demonstration of cell integration into module/pack level. This indicates a focus on development, validation, and demonstration stages, moving towards commercialization and scale-up.
Funding Amount: The funding amounts vary depending on the specific topic:
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D2-03: €100,000,000 (Indicative number of grants: around 3)
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-01: €100,000,000 (Indicative number of grants: 1)
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-02: €4,000,000 (Indicative number of grants: 1)
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-03: €13,000,000 (Indicative number of grants: 2)
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-06: €20,000,000 (Indicative number of grants: 3)
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-07: €4,000,000 (Indicative number of grants: 1)
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-09: €12,000,000 (Indicative number of grants: 2)
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-10: €10,000,000 (Indicative number of grants: 2)
Application Type: The application type is an open call with a single-stage submission process.
Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in the form of grants to support their projects.
Application Stages: The application process consists of a single stage.
Success Rates: The success rates are not explicitly stated, but the indicative number of grants for each topic provides some insight into the potential success rate, which is other.
Co-funding Requirement: The need for co-funding is not explicitly mentioned, but Horizon Europe grants typically fund a significant portion of the project costs, implying that applicants may need to secure additional funding from other sources.
Summary: This Horizon Europe call, under the BATTERIES and MOBILITY (HORIZON-CL5-2026-10) program, aims to foster innovation and competitiveness in the European battery industry, specifically focusing on next-generation lithium-based batteries for mobility applications. The call invites proposals for Innovation Actions (IA), Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) and Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) that address the scaling-up of battery production, the development of advanced manufacturing processes, and the integration of batteries into various transport modes, including automotive, aviation, rail, and waterborne. Projects should target specific performance goals, strengthen the EU battery value chain, and consider the safety and sustainability of battery designs. The Joint Research Centre (JRC) may be involved in projects, and successful projects are expected to contribute to the goals of the European Partnership on Batteries (Batt4EU) and the Partnership on Advanced Manufacturing in Europe (Made in Europe). The call is structured around several specific topics, each with its own budget and expected number of grants, offering a range of opportunities for different types of projects and applicants. The application process is single-stage, with a deadline of October 8, 2026.
Funding Type: The primary financial mechanism is a grant, specifically through HORIZON Innovation Actions (HORIZON-IA), HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions (HORIZON-RIA) and HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions (HORIZON-CSA) under the Horizon Europe Programme. The type of Model Grant Agreement (MGA) is HORIZON Action Grant Budget-Based [HORIZON-AG].
Consortium Requirement: A consortium of multiple applicants is required. The Joint Research Centre (JRC) may participate as member of the consortium selected for funding as a beneficiary with zero funding, or as an associated partner.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): Eligible countries are described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects. See the information in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
Target Sector: The program targets the following sectors: batteries, mobility, energy, climate, manufacturing, automotive, aviation, rail, and waterborne transport. More specifically, it focuses on next-generation lithium-based batteries (e.g., semi and all-solid state, generation 5), advanced materials, manufacturing equipment, automation, and scalable production processes.
Mentioned Countries: No specific countries are mentioned, but the opportunity is open to EU member states, associated countries, and potentially some non-EU/non-associated countries as specified in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
Project Stage: The expected maturity of the project is from cell prototypes (TRL 4-5) to demonstration of scalable production and demonstration of cell integration into module/pack level. This indicates a focus on development, validation, and demonstration stages, moving towards commercialization and scale-up.
Funding Amount: The funding amounts vary depending on the specific topic:
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D2-03: €100,000,000 (Indicative number of grants: around 3)
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-01: €100,000,000 (Indicative number of grants: 1)
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-02: €4,000,000 (Indicative number of grants: 1)
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-03: €13,000,000 (Indicative number of grants: 2)
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-06: €20,000,000 (Indicative number of grants: 3)
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-07: €4,000,000 (Indicative number of grants: 1)
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-09: €12,000,000 (Indicative number of grants: 2)
HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-10: €10,000,000 (Indicative number of grants: 2)
Application Type: The application type is an open call with a single-stage submission process.
Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in the form of grants to support their projects.
Application Stages: The application process consists of a single stage.
Success Rates: The success rates are not explicitly stated, but the indicative number of grants for each topic provides some insight into the potential success rate, which is other.
Co-funding Requirement: The need for co-funding is not explicitly mentioned, but Horizon Europe grants typically fund a significant portion of the project costs, implying that applicants may need to secure additional funding from other sources.
Summary: This Horizon Europe call, under the BATTERIES and MOBILITY (HORIZON-CL5-2026-10) program, aims to foster innovation and competitiveness in the European battery industry, specifically focusing on next-generation lithium-based batteries for mobility applications. The call invites proposals for Innovation Actions (IA), Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) and Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) that address the scaling-up of battery production, the development of advanced manufacturing processes, and the integration of batteries into various transport modes, including automotive, aviation, rail, and waterborne. Projects should target specific performance goals, strengthen the EU battery value chain, and consider the safety and sustainability of battery designs. The Joint Research Centre (JRC) may be involved in projects, and successful projects are expected to contribute to the goals of the European Partnership on Batteries (Batt4EU) and the Partnership on Advanced Manufacturing in Europe (Made in Europe). The call is structured around several specific topics, each with its own budget and expected number of grants, offering a range of opportunities for different types of projects and applicants. The application process is single-stage, with a deadline of October 8, 2026.
Short Summary
Impact This call advances European technological leadership and strategic autonomy in advanced battery manufacturing by supporting consortia to scale next-generation lithium-based battery technologies from cell prototypes to pilot production and system demonstration. | Impact | This call advances European technological leadership and strategic autonomy in advanced battery manufacturing by supporting consortia to scale next-generation lithium-based battery technologies from cell prototypes to pilot production and system demonstration. |
Applicant Experienced multi-actor consortia combining academic battery researchers, industrial battery manufacturers, equipment developers, system integrators, automotive/aerospace end-users, and supply chain specialists. | Applicant | Experienced multi-actor consortia combining academic battery researchers, industrial battery manufacturers, equipment developers, system integrators, automotive/aerospace end-users, and supply chain specialists. |
Developments The funding will support scaling-up next-generation lithium-based batteries for mobility applications, focusing on pilot production, process automation, system integration, and advanced cell design. | Developments | The funding will support scaling-up next-generation lithium-based batteries for mobility applications, focusing on pilot production, process automation, system integration, and advanced cell design. |
Applicant Type This funding is designed for consortia of higher education institutions, research organizations, SMEs, large enterprises, and industrial companies. | Applicant Type | This funding is designed for consortia of higher education institutions, research organizations, SMEs, large enterprises, and industrial companies. |
Consortium A consortium of multiple applicants is required for this funding opportunity. | Consortium | A consortium of multiple applicants is required for this funding opportunity. |
Funding Amount The total budget allocated is €100,000,000, with approximately €33,300,000 per grant for 3 expected grants. | Funding Amount | The total budget allocated is €100,000,000, with approximately €33,300,000 per grant for 3 expected grants. |
Countries Eligible applicants must originate from EU Member States and associated countries to Horizon Europe, emphasizing strengthening the European battery ecosystem. | Countries | Eligible applicants must originate from EU Member States and associated countries to Horizon Europe, emphasizing strengthening the European battery ecosystem. |
Industry This funding targets the energy storage, batteries, and advanced manufacturing sectors, specifically for mobility applications. | Industry | This funding targets the energy storage, batteries, and advanced manufacturing sectors, specifically for mobility applications. |
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