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06 November 2026
DUT Call 2026 Funds Research and Innovation for Climate-Neutral Cities
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06 November 2026
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The Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership has opened its fifth call for proposals. The call supports transnational research and innovation projects that help cities move towards a climate-neutral and resilient future. The DUT Partnership is co-funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe.
Driving Urban Transitions Partnership
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Albania
Armenia
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Belgium
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Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
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Denmark
Estonia
EU-27
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Georgia
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Greece
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Iceland
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Liechtenstein
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North Macedonia
Norway
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Portugal
Romania
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Slovakia
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Sweden
Switzerland
Türkiye
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Academic / Research and VET Institutions
Business Support Organisation
Company with 250 or more employees
EU Institutions
Financial Institutions and Investors
Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce
International Organisations
Local Authorities
National authorities
Networks and Federations / Confederations
NGOs / Non-profits
Notified Bodies
Regional Authorities
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Social Economy Entity
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Projects should contribute to one or more of three thematic areas: Positive Energy Districts, Circular Urban Economies and the 15-minute City. The call is open to research organisations, companies, urban government authorities, consumers, civil society representatives and actors from the cultural and creative sectors. Each project needs at least three partners from three participating countries, including a municipality or local authority.
The call funds for 3-year projects. There are no fixed minimum or maximum limits, but most projects are expected to request around €1–2 million. The deadline for pre-proposals is 17 November 2026, 13:00 CET.
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