DIGITAL-2023-DEPLOY-BESTUSE-TECH-04-ENERSAVING

EU Energy saving reference framework

Status
open for submission
Programme
Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL)
Action type
DIGITAL Simple Grants
Opens
11 May 2023
Deadline
26 Sep 2023
Fetched
15 Jul 2026, 07:18 UTC
Plain-language summary

Funding for developing digital energy saving reference frameworks to reduce energy consumption and costs.

This call supports projects that create digital tools and frameworks to help save energy. It focuses on energy efficiency, management in buildings, and sustainable energy communities. The goal is to reduce energy consumption and costs through innovative software solutions.

Likely relevant for

  • Energy technology developers
  • Software developers in energy management
  • Energy providers
  • Sustainable energy community organizers

Project signals

Development of energy saving applications or softwareFocus on digitalisation of energy and energy cost reductionCreation of reference frameworks for energy saving

What it funds

  • Development of digital energy saving reference frameworks
  • Software applications for energy management in buildings
  • Tools for sustainable energy communities
  • Solutions to reduce energy consumption and energy bills

Expected outcomes

  • Innovative digital tools for energy saving
  • Improved energy efficiency in buildings and communities
  • Reduction in energy costs for consumers
  • Enhanced digitalisation of energy management

Who can apply / participate

  • Single applicants (single-stage submission)
  • Single-stage submission model implies individual or single entity applications
  • EU member states and associated countries as per programme rules
  • Must comply with DIGITAL Simple Grants eligibility criteria
  • Specific applicant types eligible beyond single applicants
  • Consortium formation rules if any

Must check before shortlisting

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

Money

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

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model; applicants submit full proposals in one step.

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 08:21 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

Official source text

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