CEF Energy - 67 applications request €2.88B for cross-border infrastructure
The European Commission has received 67 applications requesting €2.88 billion under the 2026 CEF Energy calls for Projects of Common Interest and Projects of Mutual Interest, nearly five times the available €600 million budget.
The proposals cover more than 20 countries. Evaluation results are expected in January 2027, with grant agreements for successful projects expected to be signed by July 2027.
Source: European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
T-MED - Up to €4.5B in EU guarantees for Mediterranean clean energy
The European Commission has launched the T-MED Investment Platform to mobilise investment in renewable energy and clean technologies across the Mediterranean, backed by up to €4.5 billion in EU guarantee capacity under EFSD+.
The platform will connect investors and project promoters in renewable electricity, hydrogen, grids, storage, interconnections and clean technology manufacturing. The wider T-MED initiative aims to mobilise up to €25 billion in investment by 2035.
Source: Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf
Climate Resilience - EU highlights €70M to bring adaptation innovations to market
The Commission has highlighted how EU research and innovation will support the new Framework for Climate Resilience, including solutions for early warning, resilient infrastructure, climate services and risk management.
The EIC Accelerator Challenge on Deep Tech for Climate Adaptation and a dedicated Horizon Europe bridging action together invest €70 million in climate resilience innovation. The update also showcases practical results from EU-funded adaptation projects.
Source: Research and innovation - European Commission
Horizon Europe - HaDEA seeks AI and photonics expert evaluators
HaDEA is inviting experts to support evaluations linked to the 2027 Horizon Europe digital calls, covering autonomous mobility, AI-driven energy platforms, high-performance AI models and integrated photonics.
Experts from academia, industry, SMEs, research organisations and public bodies can register or update their profiles in the Commission’s expert database. For the frontier AI topic, applicants are encouraged to complete the additional survey by 8 November 2026.
Source: European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)
EU Hydrogen - Consultation opens on a renewed hydrogen strategy
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence and targeted stakeholder consultation to shape its forthcoming Hydrogen Strategy, aiming to strengthen Europe’s hydrogen value chain and improve predictability for investors.
The strategy will be developed alongside the renewable energy framework for the period to 2040. Businesses, research organisations, public authorities and other stakeholders can submit their input until 23 November 2026.
Source: Energy - European Commission