Driving Urban Transitions-DUT 2023 Call Applications

The purpose of the call for proposals is to support transnational research and/or innovation projects addressing urban challenges to help cities in their transition towards a more sustainable economy and functioning. The challenges are grouped into three themes called ‘Transition Pathways: Positive Energy Districts, the 15-minute City and Circular Urban Economies.

It is the second call of the European Partnership Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) which is co-funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe.

The projects selected will be funded directly by national/regional funding agencies.

The Info day #2 – project pitches (online) about the program, a brief summary of which is given below, will be held on October 10, 2023.

Call Themes

• 15-Minute Cities Transition Pathway
• Positive Energy Districts Transition Pathway
• Circular Urban Regenerative Economies Transition Pathway

Who can Apply?

• Universities
• Research centers
• Private organizations (including Start-ups, SMEs and large companies)
• Municipalities
• Public utilities/Government agencies

Eligible Countries

Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Cyprus, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Iceland, Canada/Quebec, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Turkey and Greece

Consortiums that include a minimum of 3 different organisations from 3 different countries can apply to these calls.

Project Duration: Up to 36 months

Project Budget: 3.000.000 TL (excl. Project Incentive Premium and overhead)

Deadline for the 1st Step Application: November 21, 2023

Click here for detailed information.