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Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP) Joint Call 2026

Call not yet open; opening date subject to change pending NWO Governing Board approval. Expected modules: CM2026-01 (integrated energy system resilience), CM2026-07 (heating and cooling technologies), CM2026-08 (integrated regional energy systems).

Last verified: 18 June 2026

The Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP) Joint Call 2026 funds transnational consortia working on energy system resilience, heating and cooling technologies, and integrated regional energy systems. NWO funding is available for researchers based in the Netherlands as part of a required consortium of at least 3 entities across 3 EU member states. This annual call reflects NWO's commitment to collaborative decarbonisation research at the European level.

Details

Funder	NWO
Consortium	Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
Frequency	Annual
Eligible countries	NL

Eligibility & scope

Transnational call under the Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP). NWO funding is available for researchers based in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Three call modules expected: integrated energy system resilience (CM2026-01), heating and cooling technologies (CM2026-07), and integrated regional energy systems (CM2026-08). Final participation and national requirements confirmed at call launch.

Who Should Apply

•Researchers and institutions based in the Kingdom of the Netherlands
•Research teams leading or participating in consortia with 2+ partners from other EU member states
•Energy system, heating, cooling, or regional energy planning specialists
•Groups with established collaboration networks across Europe

Key Dates

•Opening date subject to NWO Governing Board approval; verify on NWO website before submitting
•Annual call; 2026 edition includes three modules: CM2026-01 (energy system resilience), CM2026-07 (heating and cooling), CM2026-08 (regional energy systems)
•Consortium requirement: minimum 3 entities from 3 different EU member states

Tips for Applicants

✓Consortium leadership and pre-existing partnerships matter, NWO values established trans-European teams with clear role division.
✓Align your proposal to one of the three named modules (CM2026-01, CM2026-07, or CM2026-08); cross-module projects risk misalignment.
✓Final national eligibility and co-funding rules are confirmed only at call launch, do not assume 2025 terms apply to 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply to the CETP Joint Call 2026 if I am based outside the Netherlands?

NWO funding is available only for researchers based in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, though your consortium must include partners from at least 2 other EU member states.

What are the three modules in the CETP Joint Call 2026?

The expected modules are CM2026-01 (integrated energy system resilience), CM2026-07 (heating and cooling technologies), and CM2026-08 (integrated regional energy systems).

Is a consortium required for the CETP Joint Call 2026?

Yes, you must form a consortium of at least 3 entities spanning 3 different EU member states, with at least one partner based in the Netherlands.

Will the CETP Joint Call 2026 open on schedule?

The opening date is subject to change pending NWO Governing Board approval; check the NWO website closer to the expected launch for confirmation.

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