25 projects selected in third RISEnergy Transnational Access Call for funded access to research infrastructures

The evaluation of the third RISEnergy Transnational Access (TA) Call,  titled “Innovative solutions to improve energy systems and/or reduce the life cycle cost of energy technologies enabling a wider use of renewable energy,” has now been successfully concluded.

Following a highly competitive selection process, 25 proposals have been approved out of 71 applications submitted between 24 September and 9 November 2025. With a final success rate of approximately 35%, the results reflect both the strong demand for access and the scientific rigour underpinning the evaluation process.

The selected projects will receive fully funded access to European research infrastructures, within the available budget ceiling of €1,000,000.00. This access will enable advanced experimental research supporting the development, optimisation and cost reduction of renewable energy technologies.

The selected researchers represent a broad geographical spectrum, with participation spanning Europe, Canada, Morocco and India, further reinforcing RISEnergy’s position as an internationally attractive platform for collaborative clean energy research.

In terms of scientific focus, the approved projects show particularly strong representation in ocean energy, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), materials for energy and energy storage. These areas highlight continued momentum in infrastructure-intensive and system-relevant technologies central to Europe’s clean energy transition.

From an evaluation perspective, the selected proposals demonstrate a high level of excellence, achieving an average score of 72 points, compared to 61 points for rejected proposals. In total, 25 proposals were approved and 46 were rejected following evaluation, in addition to 9 proposals rejected by RI providers.