Co-Funded Partnership: Driving Urban Transitions to a sustainable future (DUT)
The Co-Funded Partnership 'Driving Urban Transitions to a sustainable future' (DUT) is a key initiative under Horizon Europe, designed to accelerate systemic transformations towards sustainability and climate neutrality in European cities. This partnership aims to bridge critical gaps in knowledge, innovation, and capacity by aligning and leveraging R&I efforts across Europe, fostering holistic, integrated, and cross-sectoral approaches.
Who is Funded
This program broadly supports a diverse range of entities and individuals committed to fostering sustainable and climate-neutral urban development, extending its reach across European Member States and Associated Countries, with an overarching goal to drive strategic urban transitions in line with key EU and global sustainability agendas.
What is Funded
The Driving Urban Transitions partnership funds challenge-driven research and innovation projects focused on systemic urban transformations. Projects should address critical urban sectors and cross-cutting issues, promoting holistic and integrated solutions, covering eligible costs for research and innovation activities across various developmental stages.
Type and Scope of Funding
The DUT partnership primarily provides financial support through grants, with a specified funding rate and an overall budget allocated in annual instalments over the program's duration.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries of the Driving Urban Transitions partnership must adhere to a set of general and specific conditions, ensuring robust project implementation and alignment with EU policies, including specific rules for applications, consortia, budget, and other operational provisions.
Application Procedure
The application process for the Driving Urban Transitions partnership follows a structured single-stage procedure, with detailed guidelines for submission, required documentation, and evaluation criteria.
Legal Basis
The Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) partnership is firmly rooted in the comprehensive legal framework of the Horizon Europe program, drawing its authority from key EU regulations and operating under a set of detailed governing policies.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
up to 30% of eligible costs
Allocated Budget:
130,000,000 €
Deadline:
19.10.2021
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States, Associated Countries, widening countries, and international cities networks. Specific mentions include Switzerland and Turkey.
Sectors:
Renewable Energy, Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Service Sector, Cultural Institutions, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Implementation, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
Unknown
Additional Partners:
International cities network, national research and innovation funding agencies, private sector, other ongoing EU and nationally funded R&I actions, Mission 'Climate-neutral and Smart Cities', other Horizon Europe European Partnerships (e.g., Clean Energy Transitions; Built environment and construction, Rescuing biodiversity, Safe and Sustainable Food System, 2ZERO, Cooperative, Connected and Automated Mobility (CCAM), EIT Urban Mobility and Water4All), Urban Agenda for the EU, European Urban Initiative (EUI), private funds.
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