CEF-E-2023-PCI-STUDIES

Electricity, Gas, Smart Grids and CO₂ networks - Studies

Status
open for submission
Programme
Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)
Action type
CEF Project Grants
Opens
18 Apr 2023
Deadline
5 Sep 2023
Fetched
15 Jul 2026, 07:18 UTC
Plain-language summary

Funding for studies on electricity, gas, smart grids, and CO₂ networks under CEF-E-2023-PCI single-stage call.

This call supports studies related to electricity, gas, smart grids, and CO₂ networks. It is part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme. Applicants submit proposals in a single-stage process by the deadline.

Likely relevant for

  • Energy infrastructure developers
  • Smart grid technology researchers
  • Gas network operators
  • CO₂ transport and storage experts
  • Consultants for energy studies

Project signals

Studies on electricity or gas infrastructureResearch on smart grid integrationCO₂ network development plans

What it funds

  • Studies related to electricity infrastructure
  • Studies related to gas infrastructure
  • Smart grid development and integration studies
  • CO₂ transport and network studies

Expected outcomes

  • Feasibility and technical studies for energy infrastructure projects
  • Improved planning and development of energy networks
  • Support for Projects of Common Interest (PCI) in energy

Who can apply / participate

  • Public bodies
  • Private companies
  • Research organizations
  • Consortia including multiple entity types
  • Check if single applicants or consortia are required or allowed
  • Applicants from EU Member States and associated countries typically eligible
  • Must align with CEF programme rules
  • Focus on Projects of Common Interest (PCI)
  • Exact eligibility criteria for applicant types
  • Consortium size and composition requirements

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
  • Budget and funding rates
  • Exact scope and expected outcomes

Money

Budget details and funding rates are not stated and must be checked in the official call documents.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model.

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 08:03 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

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Official source text

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