# Clean Energy Transition Partnership Joint Call 2026

**Funder:** NWO
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://www.nwo.nl/en/calls/clean-energy-transition-partnership-joint-call-2026
**Last verified:** 8 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Transnational call under the Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP). NWO intends to fund researchers in the Kingdom of the Netherlands across three call modules: integrated energy system resilience in a changing environment (CM2026-01), heating and cooling technologies (CM2026-07), and integrated regional energy systems (CM2026-08). Definitive module participation and national requirements to be confirmed at launch.

## Summary

The Clean Energy Transition Partnership Joint Call 2026 is a transnational consortium grant funded by NWO for researchers in the Netherlands working on three focus areas: integrated energy system resilience, heating and cooling technologies, and integrated regional energy systems. Applications require a minimum of three entities from three EU member states. Exact module eligibility and national requirements will be confirmed when the call opens.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at Dutch academic or research institutions
- Consortium leads or partners willing to coordinate across three EU member states
- Projects on energy system resilience, heating and cooling technology, or integrated regional energy systems
- Teams capable of multi-partner grant management and reporting

## Key dates

- Call opening date subject to NWO Governing Board approval (check NWO website for launch confirmation)
- Minimum consortium size: 3 entities from 3 EU member states
- Modules: CM2026-01 (energy system resilience), CM2026-07 (heating and cooling), CM2026-08 (regional energy systems)

## Tips for applicants

- Confirm your partner institutions and research fit before the call opens; transnational consortia take time to align.
- Module eligibility and Dutch national requirements are not yet final, bookmark the NWO call page and check again at launch for your specific module.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Clean Energy Transition Partnership Joint Call 2026 open now?

The call opening date is subject to NWO Governing Board approval and is not yet open; check the NWO website for the confirmed launch date.

### What is the consortium requirement for the CETP 2026 call?

A minimum of three entities from three different EU member states are required; Dutch partners must be based in the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

### What research areas does the CETP 2026 call cover?

The call covers three modules: integrated energy system resilience in a changing environment (CM2026-01), heating and cooling technologies (CM2026-07), and integrated regional energy systems (CM2026-08).

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