[January 2026]
The shift toward renewable and clean energy is gaining momentum as governments and organizations increase their focus on sustainable solutions. To help navigate available options, we have curated a listing of renewable and clean energy funding opportunities that highlights key programs and sources of support across the sector.
Prince Talal International Prize for Affordable and Clean Energy
Deadline: 30-Jan-2026
The Prince Talal International Prize for Affordable and Clean Energy is awarded every year by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND). Its goal is to spark innovation and encourage creative solutions that contribute to human development…[more]
Apply for the Asia House Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 31-Jan-2026
The Asia House Fellowship Programme 2026 supports early-career professionals to produce original, policy-relevant research on Asia and the Middle East. Two Fellows will receive a £24,000 stipend to conduct a year-long research project, with applications closing on 31 January 2026…[more]
Open Call: Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge
Deadline: 25-Jan-2026
The Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge is a global competition for graduate students to design innovative financial solutions addressing pressing social and environmental issues. Participants develop investment strategies that balance measurable impact with commercial viability, guided by mentorship, masterclasses, and networking opportunities. Top teams compete for awards up to $10,000 and present their proposals to industry leaders in London…[more]
CFAs: Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge 7th Edition
Deadline: January 30, 2026
The Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge (SOIC), led by Enterprise Singapore with donor support of S$100,000 from Hexagon Group, welcomes startups and innovators to collaborate with leading corporates in delivering practical and scalable sustainability solutions…[more]
The Liveability Challenge 2026 – Decarbonisation Theme
Deadline: February 09, 2026
The Liveability Challenge 2026 invites innovators worldwide to submit groundbreaking decarbonisation solutions that can significantly reduce carbon emissions across diverse industries…[more]
Entries open for EnergyLab Scaleup Program
Deadline: March 02, 2026
EnergyLab’s Scaleup Program is designed to help the most innovative startups and energy companies work together to roll out technology that will help decarbonise the energy sector…[more]
Submit Applications for Free Electrons 2026 Program
Deadline: January 31, 2026
The Free Electrons 2026 Program invites startups from around the world to join a transformative journey designed to accelerate disruptive energy solutions and drive the global clean energy transition…[more]
RFAs: Hybrid AI-Control Framework for Grid-Scale Energy Storage
Deadline: March 31, 2026
The European Commission is seeking grant applications to develop advanced energy solutions that combine renewable technologies, smart grid systems, and artificial intelligence to optimize energy storage, improve grid efficiency, and support Europe’s journey toward decarbonization and climate neutrality…[more]
CFPs: Industrial Scale Up and Circularity Pathway for IPV Technologies (EUPI-PV Partnership)
Deadline: March 31, 2026
The European Commission (EC) is inviting grant applications to strengthen unlock new solar potential across buildings, infrastructure, and landscapes, while driving innovation in manufacturing, recycling, and market deployment within the European photovoltaic sector…[more]
Open Call for Next Generation of Renewable Energy Technologies
Deadline: March 31, 2026
The European Commission is seeking grant applications for supporting research and innovation actions to advance breakthrough and game changing renewable energy technologies that enable a faster transition to a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions EU economy by 2050…[more]
Call for EOIs: Decarbonising Energy-Intensive Industries under the Clean Industrial Deal
Deadline: September 15, 2026
The European Commission has launched a Horizon Innovation Actions aimed at accelerating industrial decarbonisation and the deployment of clean technologies under the Clean Industrial Deal…[more]
RFAs: Boosting Competitiveness of Renewable Energy Value Chains in Europe
Deadline: March 31, 2026
The European Commission is accepting grant applications to ensure more sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply through solutions for smart energy systems based on renewable energy solutions…[more]
RFPs: Grid-Forming Capabilities for More Resilient and RES-Based Electricity Grids
Deadline: March 31, 2026
The European Commission (EC) is now accepting grant applications to strengthen electricity grids and accelerate the integration of renewable energy, in line with its ambitious climate and energy goals…[more]
RFAs: LEAP-SE Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Sustainable Energy
Deadline: 05-Feb-2026
The LEAP-SE Joint Call 2026 supports collaborative EU–Africa research and innovation in sustainable energy, offering up to €1.5 million per project for basic research, applied research, and experimental development. The call targets renewable energy, green hydrogen, smart energy systems, productive-use technologies, and more under seven multi-annual roadmaps. Consortia must include partners from both the EU (or Horizon Europe–associated countries) and African Union countries…[more]
Call for Proposals: Innovation Fund for Net Zero Technologies – Clean-tech Manufacturing 2025
Deadline: April 23, 2026
The European Commission is now accepting grant applications to support projects for manufacturing innovative clean-tech components for hydrogen production/consumption, renewable energy and energy storage…[more]
Interreg Meuse-Rhine 5th Call: Cross-Border Project Funding
Deadline: January 26, 2026
The Interreg Meuse-Rhine (NL-BE-DE) Programme has launched its fifth call to support projects that bring real change to the border region between Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany by addressing societal challenges and improving the lives of residents…[more]
RFAs: Novel Solutions for off-Grid Storage of Renewable Energy for Critical Infrastructures
Deadline: March 31, 2026
The European Commission (EC) is requesting grant applications to enhance energy security, reduce reliance on fossil-based backup systems, and support the transition to a resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective energy system across Europe…[more]
CFPs: Affordable and Sustainable Primary Equipment for Future-Ready Multi-Terminal HVDC Systems
Deadline: March 31, 2026
The European Commission is inviting grant applications to strengthen advance High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technologies, a critical component for the efficient transmission of renewable energy across Europe…[more]
Call for EOIs: Fixed Premium Auction for RFNBO Hydrogen Production
Deadline: February 19, 2026
The European Union through the Innovation Fund, this auction call for proposals invites eligible entities to apply for EU action grants supporting renewable fuel of non-biological origin (RFNBO) hydrogen production under the regulatory framework of the EU Financial Regulation, the Innovation Fund Regulation, and the EU Emissions Trading System Directive…[more]
Call for EOIs: Financing for Nature-positive Private Sector Enterprises in Central Africa
Deadline: February 28, 2026
UNCDF has launched a new Expression of Interest (EOI) to identify and support MSMEs driving deforestation-free, climate-resilient and inclusive growth across Central Africa under Pro-Congo, a joint initiative with UN Environment Programme in partnership with Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI)…[more]
RFPs: Smarter Buildings for Energy Efficiency and Flexibility – Societal Readiness Pilot
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission has opened a Horizon Europe call for innovation actions on smarter buildings as part of the energy system to enhance efficiency, flexibility, and societal readiness…[more]
CFPs: Development of Sustainable and Design-to-Cost Batteries with Efficient Manufacturing Processes and Safer Materials
Deadline: January 20, 2026
The European Commission has launched a call under the Batt4EU Partnership, focusing on the development of sustainable and design-to-cost batteries with (energy-)efficient manufacturing processes and based on advanced and safer materials…[more]
Request for Proposals: Innovative Approaches for the Deployment of Positive Energy Districts
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission announces a call under the Horizon Europe programme inviting innovative proposals for the deployment of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs), aiming to accelerate climate-neutral, energy-efficient urban transformations and foster sustainable local energy solutions…[more]
RFPs: Innovative Solutions for a Generative AI-Powered Digital Spine of the EU Energy System
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission announces a call for innovative solutions aimed at developing a generative AI-powered digital spine for the EU energy system to accelerate decarbonisation and enhance digitalisation…[more]
Open Call: Innovative Tools and Services to Manage and Empower Energy Communities
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission announces a call for proposals under Horizon Europe to develop innovative tools and services aimed at managing and empowering energy communities, strengthening their role and integration in the clean energy transition to achieve climate neutrality and greater energy democracy…[more]
RFAs: Next Generation Distribution Substation for Increasing the System Resilience
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission announces the launch of Horizon Europe’s call aimed at fostering the development of next generation distribution substations to significantly enhance electricity system resilience across Europe…[more]
RFPs: Phase Out Fossil Fuels in Energy-Intensive Industries through Efficient Integration of Renewable Energy Sources
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission has announced the funding opportunity aimed at phasing out fossil fuels in energy intensive industries through the efficient integration of renewable energy sources…[more]
Development of Innovative Solutions Strengthening the Security of Renewable Energy Value Chains
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission has launched the Horizon Europe call to support the development of innovative solutions that enhance the security of renewable energy value chains…[more]
RFAs: Competitiveness, Energy Security and Integration Aspects of Advanced Biofuels and Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin Value Chains
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The Horizon Europe 2025 call targets the improved competitiveness, energy security, and integration aspects of value chains for advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin, reflecting Europe’s strategic priorities given the new geopolitical and market realities…[more]
CFAs: Demonstration of Thermal Energy Storage Solutions for Solar Thermal Plants and Systems
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission has announced funding support for the demonstration of innovative thermal energy storage solutions for solar thermal plants and systems, aiming to significantly improve performance, cost-effectiveness, and lifespan…[more]
CFPs: Improving Reliability and Optimised Operations of Wind Energy Systems
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission has launched the Horizon Europe call focused on improved reliability and optimised operations and maintenance for wind energy systems…[more]
Large-scale Production of Liquid Advanced Biofuels and Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The Large-scale Production of Liquid Advanced Biofuels and Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin call aims to advance the large-scale production of liquid advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin to support the sustainable, secure, and competitive energy supply in line with the European Green Deal and climate neutrality objectives…[more]
E5 Eureka Co-Innovation Call for Research and Development Projects on Sustainable Cities
Deadline: January 22, 2026
The E5 Eureka co-innovation grant call invites international R&D collaborations in the field of Sustainable Cities, jointly launched by Austria, Finland, Israel, Singapore, and Sweden…[more]
Innovate UK Grants for Clean Energy Projects in Developing Regions
Deadline: March 25, 2026
The Innovate UK is inviting grant applications to support innovative projects that increase clean energy access in developing regions…[more]
Call for EOIs: Decarbonising Energy-Intensive Industries under the Clean Industrial Deal
Deadline: September 15, 2026
The European Commission has launched a Horizon Innovation Actions aimed at accelerating industrial decarbonisation and the deployment of clean technologies under the Clean Industrial Deal…[more]
Request for Proposals: Clean Industrial Deal Grant Program
Deadline: September 15, 2026
The European Commission is accepting grant applications to secure the EU as an attractive location for manufacturing, including for energy-intensive industries, and to promote clean tech and new circular business models in order to meet Europe’s ambitious decarbonisation and climate neutrality and biodiversity preservation targets…[more]
Innovation Fund for Net Zero Technologies – General decarbonisation – Large-Scale Projects 2025
Deadline: April 23, 2026
This call for proposals for EU action grants under the Innovation Fund is launched to support the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies and processes and is managed by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)…[more]
Call for Applications: Energy Catalyst Initiative – Mid Stage
Deadline: March 25, 2026
The Innovate UK is seeking grant applications to support accelerate innovative solutions and inclusive energy transition, help communities access sustainable energy while advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals…[more]
Nansen EDU – Norwegian–Ukrainian Cooperation in Higher Education
Deadline: 02-Mar-2026
The Nansen EDU – Norwegian–Ukrainian Cooperation in Higher Education program invites Norwegian and Ukrainian higher education institutions to submit grant applications for collaborative projects. The initiative aims to strengthen Ukrainian higher education through improved teaching, research, and institutional cooperation, with funding up to NOK 5,000,000 per project for initiatives lasting up to three years. Applications are assessed for impact, quality, and sustainability, with decisions expected by May 2026…[more]
Call for Global Gateway Early-Stage Investment Mechanism
Deadline: 16-Mar-2026
The European Commission has launched a Global Gateway call for proposals to support early-stage strategic infrastructure projects in partner countries, helping EU companies move from planning and feasibility to implementation and financing…[more]
Grants to strengthen the Collaboration Between Türkiye and Brazil
Deadline: 04-May-2026
TÜBİTAK (Türkiye) and CNPq (Brazil) have launched a joint research call to support bilateral projects that generate new scientific knowledge, innovative interpretations, and solutions to technological challenges…[more]
Apply for Next Generation Climate Monitoring and Related Capabilities
Deadline: April 15, 2026
The European Commission is inviting grant applications to supports the large-scale demonstration and market readiness of integrated photovoltaic technologies to strengthen Europe’s solar energy transition…[more]
Request for Applications: Energy-efficient software-defined EVs (2ZERO Partnership)
Deadline: April 14, 2026
The European Commission is inviting grant applications to focus on the development and demonstration of energy-efficient Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) that integrate innovative hardware and software solutions to optimize vehicle performance, sustainability, and user experience…[more]
Call for Applications: ZEWT Partnership Program
Deadline: April 14, 2026
The European Commission has launched a major initiative under the co-programmed European Partnership on ‘Zero Emission Waterborne Transport’ (ZEWT) to drive innovation and sustainability in long-distance shipping…[more]
Apply for European Sustainable Energy Awards Program
Deadline: January 29, 2026
The European Commission is now accepting applications for its European Sustainable Energy Awards to promote best practices while increasing awareness of solutions that support Europe’s decarbonisation goals…[more]
Apply for European Civil Protection Pool Adaptation Grants Program 2026
Deadline Date: March 10, 2026
The European Commission has announced its Civil Protection Pool Adaptation Grants to strengthen readiness and deployability within the European Civil Protection Pool…[more]
RFAs: AI-Driven Forecasting for Grid Optimization and Consumer Energy Sharing
Deadline: March 31, 2026Z
The European Commission is seeking grant applications to advance AI-driven solutions for energy communities and distributed systems to optimize self-consumption and enhance societal engagement…[more]
RFAs: Hybrid AI-Control Framework for Grid-Scale Energy Storage
Deadline: March 31, 2026
The European Commission is seeking grant applications to develop advanced energy solutions that combine renewable technologies, smart grid systems, and artificial intelligence to optimize energy storage, improve grid efficiency, and support Europe’s journey toward decarbonization and climate neutrality…[more]
RFPs: First Solar Community Giving Fund – Civic Engagement and Environmental Impact Grants Program
Deadline: 01-Feb-2026
The First Solar Community Giving Fund supports nonprofit initiatives that enhance quality of life and promote sustainability. The fund prioritizes projects in green and STEM education, clean energy and water access, and innovative technologies, primarily in the U.S., India, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Grants and in-kind support, including solar modules and installation assistance, are available for eligible organizations…[more]
Request for EOIs: FACET Collaborative Industry and Research Grant Program (France and Australia)
Deadline: February 27, 2026
The grant programme by FACET (Franco-Australian Indo-Pacific Centre for Energy Transition) invites expressions of interest for collaborative energy-transition projects involving French and Australian partners, fostering innovation with measurable impact…[more]
CFPs: Major call in Swedish-Taiwanese Research Program
Deadline: 11-Feb-2026
The Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) and the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) invite Swedish and Taiwanese researchers to apply for collaborative projects in strategic research areas, including 6G, AI, biotechnology, quantum science, and space. A total of SEK 70 million will fund ten high-impact projects over five years, supporting personnel, mobility, events, and consumables while fostering long-term international research partnerships…[more]
Funding available for Sustainable and Green Rail System
Deadline: February 11, 2026
The European Commission is now accepting applications for its Sustainable and Green Rail System Initiative to enhance the sustainability performance of railway systems through the development, testing, and deployment of innovative products and services that minimize energy consumption, resource use, and environmental impact…[more]
Open Call: Icing in the Context of Sustainable Aviation
Deadline: January 20, 2026
The Horizon Europe call Icing in the Context of Sustainable Aviation addresses the critical challenge of aircraft icing within the broader scope of advancing sustainable aviation solutions…[more]
Call for Applications: Next-Generation Environment Perception for Real World CCAM Operations
Deadline: January 20, 2026
The Horizon Europe call targets the development of next-generation vehicle and infrastructure-based environment perception systems that enable connected, cooperative and automated mobility (CCAM) to operate safely, energy-efficiently, cost-effectively, and with a circular economy approach…[more]
De-risking Wave Energy Technology Development Through Transnational Pre-Commercial Procurement of Wave Energy Research and Development
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The call seeks to advance wave energy technology development through transnational pre-commercial procurement in wave energy research and development…[more]
CFAs: Understand and Minimise the Environmental Impacts of Offshore Wind Energy
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission announces a call dedicated to understanding and minimizing the environmental impacts of offshore wind energy…[more]
Call for Applications: Extending the Lifetime of Crystalline Silicon PV Modules (EUPI-PV Partnership)
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission has announced the Horizon Europe call focusing on extending the lifetime of crystalline silicon PV modules under the co-programmed European Partnership for Innovation in Photovoltaics (EUPI-PV)…[more]
Call for Proposals: Underground Thermal Energy Storage for Sustainable Urban Energy Use
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission has announced the call for proposals for Underground Thermal Energy Storage in dense urban areas…[more]
Innovative Pathways for Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Building Stock and Built Environment
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission has announced a single-stage call for proposals under Horizon Europe titled “Innovative pathways for low carbon and climate resilient building stock and built environment” as part of the Built4People Partnership…[more]
Open Call for Community Climate Fund Grant Program (UK)
Deadline: January 31, 2026
The Community Climate Fund supports community groups and organisations that share the vision of achieving a net zero district by reducing carbon emissions and creating long-term community value…[more]
National Research Fund: Emerging Research Grants (NRF-ERG) – Maldives
Deadline: January 31, 2026
The Maldives National University (Grant Management Institution – GMI) is pleased to announce the opening of the Call for Research Proposals under the National Research Fund: Emerging Research Grants (NRF-ERG)/RGMA-2025-001…[more]
Apply Now: Energy Resilience Community Fund – Major Grants Program (Australia)
Deadline: January 30, 2026
The Energy Resilience Community Fund Major Grants Program presents a significant opportunity for organizations to enhance energy security and strengthen community preparedness during severe weather events or prolonged power outages…[more]
Submit Applications for LuxAid Demonstration Fund (Kosovo)
Deadline: February 06, 2026
The LuxAid Demonstration Fund from the Luxembourg Development Cooperation invites mature enterprises in Kosovo to apply for funding to scale innovative solutions that address development challenges and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals…[more]
Open Call: E-Team Program Grant for Student Innovators (US)
Deadline: January 27, 2026
The E-Team Program by VentureWell offers student ventures a pathway to advance inventions through grant support, entrepreneurship training, mentorship, national recognition and networking with industry experts…[more]
Apply for Local Enhancement Programme (Ireland)
Deadline: February 27, 2026
The Local Enhancement Programme provides targeted funding to support community and voluntary groups across Ireland in improving facilities and services in areas experiencing disadvantage. The Local Enhancement Programme provides funding to support community and voluntary groups across Ireland in improving facilities and services in areas experiencing disadvantage…[more]
Sprout Grant for Environmental Sustainability Projects (Singapore)
Deadline: April 30, 2026
The SG Eco Fund Sprout Category supports individuals, groups, and organisations in implementing projects that enhance environmental sustainability and community engagement across Singapore…[more]
Call for Proposals: TVET in the Energy and Water Sectors in Mozambique
Deadline: January 27, 2026
The Enable is now accepting applications to strengthen Mozambique’s skilled workforce, particularly youth and young women, for sustainable decentralized energy and water services by supporting high-quality, inclusive TVET programs that lead to employment and green jobs…[more]
Energy Transition Challenge Fund – Nigeria: Commercial and Industrial Window
Deadline: January 03, 2027
The Energy Transition Challenge Fund (ETCF) is a four-year programme Launched by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) via KfW Development Bank (KfW) and implemented by the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund, designed to support Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan and accelerate the adoption of clean, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions across households, industries, and public institutions…[more]
Applications open for the Climate Finance Accelerator (South Africa)
Deadline: February 06, 2026
The National Business Initiative is a global technical assistance programme funded by the UK government, which is seeking applications for its programme to support high-potential climate businesses and projects in South Africa to access finance…[more]
CFAs: GOSPOSTRATEG XIV Program for Ordered Projects (Poland)
Deadline: February 06, 2026
The National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR) is seeking applications to support a commissioned project focused on advancing large-scale production of low-emission and renewable synthetic fuels to strengthen Poland’s energy security and economic competitiveness…[more]
Applications open for Research Catalyst Grant Program (India)
Deadline: February 16, 2026
The School of Cities is seeking applications for its Research Catalyst Grant Program to provide support to collaborative research initiatives through a Call for Proposals…[more]
Call for Applications: Vienna Planet Fund (Austria)
Deadline: February 28, 2026
The Vienna Planet Fund supports companies and founders from around the world in realizing climate-friendly projects that contribute to advancing climate neutrality in Vienna…[more]
Call for Proposals: Municipal Policy for Biodiversity Restoration (Netherlands)
Deadline: February 03, 2026
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has announced the Call for Proposals for the “NWA Municipal Policy for Biodiversity Restoration” funding round to support interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research focused on biodiversity restoration within municipal environments…[more]
Request for Applications: BioVerse Challenge 2025 (India)
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Thermo Fisher Scientific is launching the BioVerse Challenge 2025 to accelerate high-potential biotech startups in India…[more]
Energy Efficiency Grant Program – Singapore
Deadline: March 31, 2026
The Energy Efficiency Grant (EEG) aims to help businesses improve their energy efficiency by co-funding investment in energy-efficient (EE) equipment…[more]
