Cluster 5: Corss-sectoral solutions for the climate transition (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01), 16 calls open

This Destination covers thematic areas which are cross-cutting by nature and can provide key solutions for climate, energy and mobility applications. In line with the scope of cluster 5 such areas are batteries, hydrogen, communities and cities, early-stage breakthrough technologies as well as citizen engagement. Although these areas are very distinct in terms of challenges, stakeholder communities and expected impacts, they have their cross-cutting nature as a unifying feature and are therefore grouped together under this Destination.

The expected impact, in line with the Strategic Plan, is to contribute to the "Clean and sustainable transition of the energy and transport sectors towards climate neutrality facilitated by innovative cross-cutting solutions", notably through:
Nurturing a world-class European research and innovation eco-system on batteries along the value chain based on sustainable pathways. It includes improvement of technological performance to increase application user attractiveness (in particular in terms of safety, cost, user convenience, fast charging and environmental footprint), in parallel supporting the creation of a competitive, circular, and sustainable European battery manufacturing value chain.
Increased efficiency of Europe's cities' and communities' energy, resource use and mobility patterns and cities' and communities' overall sustainability, thereby improving their climate-resilience and attractiveness to businesses and citizens in a holistic fashion. This also includes improved air and water quality, resilience of energy supply, intelligent mobility services and logistics, liveability and accessibility of cities, public health, comfortable, affordable zero emissions housing as well as the exploitation of relevant European technologies and knowledge.
Facilitating the transformation to a climate neutral society, in line with the EU's 2050 climate targets, through more effectively engaging and empowering citizens to participate in the transition, from planning to decision-making and implementation.
Nurturing the development of emerging technologies with high potential to enable zero-greenhouse gas and negative emissions in energy and transport.

Under this destination the EU has published 16 calls for proposals that are open for admission:
A competitive and sustainable European battery value chain
1. Sustainable processing, refining and recycling of raw materials (Batteries Partnership) (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-01)
2. Advanced high-performance Generation 3b (high capacity / high voltage) Li-ion batteries supporting electro mobility and other applications (Batteries Partnership) (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-02)
3. Advanced high-performance Generation 4a, 4b (solid-state) Li-ion batteries supporting electro mobility and other applications (Batteries Partnership) (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-03)
4. Environmentally sustainable processing techniques applied to large scale electrode and cell component manufacturing for Li ion batteries (Batteries Partnership) (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-04)
5. Manufacturing technology development for solid-state batteries (SSB, Generations 4a - 4b batteries) (Batteries Partnership) (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-05)
6. Sustainable, safe and efficient recycling processes (Batteries Partnership) (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-06)
7. Support for establishment of R&I ecosystem, developing strategic forward-looking orientations to ensure future skills development, knowledge and technological leadership for accelerated disruptive technology exploration and uptake (Batteries Partnership) (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-07)
Emerging breakthrough technologies and climate solutions
8. Emerging technologies for a climate neutral Europe (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-08)
9. Methane cracking to usable hydrogen and carbon (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-09)
10. Technologies for non- CO2 greenhouse gases removal (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-10)
11. Direct atmospheric carbon capture and conversion (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-11)
Citizens and stakeholder engagement
12. Fostering a just transition in Europe (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-12)
13. Strengthening Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) research communities in climate, energy and mobility disciplines (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-13)
14. Accelerating the climate transition in difficult contexts: transition super-labs (pilot) (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-14)
15. Fostering cooperation between Horizon Europe cluster 5 National Contact Points (NCPs) (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-15)
Communities and cities
16. Co-Funded Partnership: Driving Urban Transitions to a sustainable future (DUT) (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-16)

Further Information:
https://www.euhochschulnetz-sachsen-anhalt.de/Ausschreibungen.html

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