Funding opportunities

DUT Call 2025 – Driving Urban Transitions Partnership (Horizon Europe)

The DUT Call 2025 supports transnational research and innovation projects that help cities address urban challenges and transition towards a carbon-neutral and resilient future. Funded by the European Commission (Horizon Europe) and national agencies, this is the fourth call of the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership. Proposals must contribute to one or more of the three Transition Pathways: 15-Minute City (15mC), Circular Urban Economies (CUE), and Positive Energy Districts (PED), promoting holistic and systemic approaches that integrate social, technological, and governance innovation. The participation of municipalities or local authorities is mandatory.

Applications open on 1 September 2025, with a pre-proposal deadline on 17 November 2025 (13:00 CET) and a full proposal deadline on 23 April 2026 (13:00 CEST). Selected projects are expected to start between September 2026 and January 2027.

Período de candidaturas: De 2025-09-01 a