# Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership

**Funder:** FWO
**Consortium:** Required — transnational consortium of partner organisations (Horizon Europe cofund partnership)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** BE
**Official call:** https://www.fwo.be/en/support-programmes/all-calls/senior-researchersresearch-teams/driving-urban-transitions-dut-cofund-partnership/
**Last updated:** 11 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Cofund partnership call to accelerate urban transitions towards a climate-neutral and climate-resilient future. Requires transnational consortium of partner organisations under the Horizon Europe cofund partnership structure.

## Summary

The Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership funds transnational research and innovation projects on climate-neutral and climate-resilient cities, through FWO's participation in the Horizon Europe cofund partnership. Belgian researchers apply as part of a transnational consortium of partner organisations, with calls issued annually.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at Belgian institutions eligible for FWO funding
- Applicants able to join a transnational consortium of partner organisations
- Projects focused on urban climate neutrality or climate resilience
- Teams working within the Horizon Europe cofund partnership structure

## Key dates

- Annual call cycle

## Tips for applicants

- Secure consortium partners early, the transnational partner-organisation structure under the DUT cofund must be in place before applying.
- Frame the proposal around urban climate neutrality or resilience explicitly, since this is the call's defining scope.
- Check FWO's national rules for Belgian participants alongside the DUT partnership's transnational call text, since both apply.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply to the DUT Partnership call through FWO?

Researchers at Belgian institutions who can join a transnational consortium of partner organisations under the Horizon Europe cofund structure.

### Is a consortium required for the DUT Partnership?

Yes, the call requires a transnational consortium of partner organisations as part of the Horizon Europe cofund partnership.

### How often does the DUT Partnership call open?

The call runs annually.

### What topics does the DUT Partnership fund?

It funds research and innovation that accelerates urban transitions towards climate-neutral and climate-resilient cities.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/fwo-driving-urban-transitions-dut-partnership-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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