Current calls for funding have been published as part of the EU funding program HORIZON EUROPE. Cluster 5 “Climate, Energy and Mobility” in particular includes topics that can be decisively advanced through developments and innovations in the field of thin-film technology. This opens up opportunities for you to help shape projects and ideas in the field of surface technology.

To give you an overview and help you get started, here is an overview of 3 current calls from the European Commission relating to climate, energy and mobility – including deadlines, topics and links to the official call pages.

We will be happy to advise you in the selection of your calls, in the search for suitable project partners and during the application process.

  • Circular economy and zero pollution
    Circular Economy and Zero Pollution
    LIFE-2025-SAP-ENV-ENVIRONMENT | Call for proposals
    Opening date: April 24, 2025 | Submission deadline: September 23, 2025 | Single stage
    Open for submission
    Program: Program for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)
    Type of action: LIFE Project Grants


The European Surface Networking Summit (11 June 2025 | 9:00 – 12:00 | Online) will take place shortly, at which experts from the National Contact Points and funding advisory services will explain the program once again. Afterwards, international networks and surface technology scientists can introduce themselves. This gives you the opportunity to find international partners for your EU project.

If you have any questions or need support, please do not hesitate to contact us.

European Society of Thin Films e.V. (EFDS)
Gostritzer Str. 63
01217 Dresden

E-Mail: info@efds.org
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