This week’s EU funding updates highlight new renewable energy investment opportunities, infrastructure upgrades across European ports, digital skills initiatives, and funding support for sustainable heating systems.
☀️ Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism - €54.9M solar funding call launched
A new €54.9 million call for proposals under the EU Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism (RENEWFM) will support ground-mounted solar photovoltaic projects in Bulgaria and Finland. The scheme enables cross-border cooperation between Member States and aims to accelerate renewable energy deployment while supporting the EU’s climate and energy targets.
Source: European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
🚢 CEF Transport - EU funding upgrades ports and maritime infrastructure
Projects funded through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF Transport) are helping modernise ports and maritime transport infrastructure across Europe. The investments focus on cleaner shipping, better logistics connections, improved rail access to ports and infrastructure supporting offshore wind development.
Source: European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
💻 Digital Europe - European Digital Skills Awards 2026 open for applications
The European Digital Skills Awards 2026 are now open, recognising initiatives that help Europeans develop key digital skills. The awards highlight projects supporting digital education, workforce upskilling, inclusion in the digital economy and increased participation of women in ICT careers.
Source: Shaping Europe’s digital future
📱 European Commission - Citizens’ Initiative proposes creation of a European social media platform
The European Commission has registered a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) calling for the development of a European social media platform designed to promote transparency, data protection and democratic digital participation within the EU.
Source: European Commission
🔥 LIFE Programme - ENABLE DHC supports greener district heating systems
A new call for followers under the LIFE ENABLE DHC project invites cities, public authorities and utilities to join efforts to modernise district heating and cooling networks across Europe. The initiative aims to accelerate the transition toward more efficient and low-carbon heating infrastructure.
Source: European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency