Clean Energy Transition Co-Funded Partnership

This program specifically targets the existing consortium coordinating the Clean Energy Transition Co-fund Partnership (CET Partnership), established under the HORIZON-CL5-2021-D3-01-04 topic, allowing for the inclusion of additional partners. It supports entities across EU and Associated Countries committed to advancing the clean energy transition towards a climate-neutral Europe by 2050. The overarching goal is to drive research and innovation, fostering a cohesive European innovation ecosystem and providing evidence-based energy and climate policy formulation.

The Clean Energy Transition Co-Funded Partnership (CET Partnership) supports R&I activities geared towards developing and demonstrating a broad variety of technologies and system solutions necessary for the energy transition. This includes fostering innovation ecosystems and accelerating the market diffusion of clean energy technologies, focusing on systemic solutions for a climate-neutral economy.

The Clean Energy Transition Co-Funded Partnership provides significant grant funding to drive clean energy innovation. The total EU contribution for this specific action is 69 million Euros, structured as a top-up to an existing grant agreement. The funding rate is set at up to 30% of eligible costs, and the program also enables substantial financial support to third parties through grants.

Applicants to the Clean Energy Transition Co-Funded Partnership must meet specific consortium and application criteria, including being the coordinator of a previously funded related consortium. The program outlines clear rules for financial and operational capacity, grant agreement amendments, and the provision of financial support to third parties. All applications must adhere to the detailed general annexes of the Horizon Europe Work Programme.

The application process for the Clean Energy Transition Co-Funded Partnership is a single-stage submission, primarily involving an amendment to an existing grant agreement. Applicants must use specific templates available in the Submission System, and proposals undergo evaluation based on Horizon Europe's standard criteria, with award decisions communicated to the original consortium coordinator.

The Clean Energy Transition Co-Funded Partnership operates under the robust legal framework of the Horizon Europe Programme, specifically drawing its mandate from key EU regulations and decisions. Its implementation is further guided by a comprehensive set of general annexes and policy documents that ensure compliance and alignment with broader European R&I objectives.