Horizon Europe Pillar 2 – Cluster 5 Climate, Energy and Mobility

Cluster 5 supports research and innovation that drives Europe’s transition towards climate neutrality and a more sustainable, resilient energy and transport system. It covers key areas such as clean energy systems, renewable technologies, energy storage, climate science, decarbonisation of industry and transport, and sustainable mobility solutions. Successful proposals are expected to demonstrate clear technological innovation together with a strong contribution to EU climate and energy targets.

A central characteristic of this Cluster is the focus on systemic transformation and large-scale deployment of low-carbon solutions. Evaluators place strong emphasis on the credibility of decarbonisation pathways, integration across energy and mobility systems, and the robustness of environmental and economic impact assessments. Particular attentionis given to scalability, policy alignment (including Fit for 55 and the Green Deal), and the ability to demonstrate measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

EFMC supports applicants in developing clear, structured, and impact-driven proposals that translate complex climate, energy, and mobility challenges into compelling Horizon Europe narratives. We help consortia strengthen their system-level thinking, impact quantification, and exploitation strategies, ensuring strong alignment with EU climate objectives and evaluator expectations.