The Driving Urban Transition (DUT) Partnership has announced its fourth call for proposals, DUT Call 2025, which opens for applications on 1 September. This call seeks innovative projects that accelerate the transition to climate neutral and resilient cities.
The aim of this call for proposals is to support transnational research and innovation projects that help cities tackle urban challenges and transition towards a climate neutral and resilient future for all.
Projects should contribute to one or more of our three thematic areas, the Transition Pathways:
- The 15-minute City,
- Circular Urban Economies,
- Positive Energy Districts
Who can apply?
Research organisations, companies and commercial organisations, urban government authorities, consumers and civil society representatives and actors from the culture and creative sectors.
A project must have at least three partners from three different countries and include a municipality or local authority.
What can you apply for?
3-year research and innovation projects that focus on urban areas, in the context of achieving climate neutral and resilient cities. The call welcomes a wide range of scientific disciplines such as strategic urban research, applied urban research and urban innovation.
How to participate?
The call opens on 1 September 2025. You can register now to the DUT Matchmaking Platform to network and find project partners.
To help you prepare and submit your proposal, we invite you to attend the transnational Info Day on 9 September 2025. Get access to the Info Day by registering to the DUT Matchmaking platform.
Learn more
For more details about the call, please visit the DUT website.
