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Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership Funding Call 2026

Opportunity overview

The funding call for the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership programme for 2026 is opening. DUT is a European partnership programme funded through Horizon Europe. The aim of the partnership programme is to contribute to the transition of cities to a sustainable future thr
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EU Fund Portal Signals

Is this worth the team's time?

Directional signals based on the call structure, available source text, and deadline pressure. These are not funding guarantees.

Source language: EnglishConfidence: Medium

Competition

4/ 5

Lower Competition

5 means a narrower, more approachable field. 1 means heavy competition.

Application Effort

3/ 5

Moderate Effort

1 is straightforward. 5 means a demanding application with heavier coordination or compliance.

Why competition looks like this

Confidence: Medium
  • The call looks specialized, which can narrow the field of credible applicants.

Why effort looks like this

Confidence: Medium
  • Coordinating a consortium raises the delivery and application burden.
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Consortium

Likely needed

Co-funding

Not clearly indicated

Documentation

Low

Deadline pressure

High

Eligibility scope

Narrow

Technical depth

Low

Eligibility

SME

Application deadline

17/11/2026
21 days left

Key information

Sector
Research & Innovation
Country
FI
Funder
Business Finland

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Tracked by EU Fund Portal since 08/10/2026
Last checked 26/10/2026

Before you apply

Taken from the official programme page, in its original wording, last read 26 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official page before applying.

Who can apply

Joint projects are expected to generate turnover only after the project has ended. Therefore, a company that is suitable for applying for funding: - has secured total financing for the duration of the project - has the capabilities to implement an ambitious R&D project - aims to develop significant international business through the project - fulfils Business Finland’s funding criteria for research and development projects To ensure impact of funding, the project budget must be significant in relation to the scale of the applicant’s business; for SMEs, at least EUR 100,000. If the company has previously received Business Finland funding, the proposed project must not jeopardize the achievement of the objectives of the earlier funded projects. In addition, granting new funding must continue to be appropriate from the perspective of the company’s development. Obstacles to granting the funding: Funding obstacles

Deadline and timing

Ongoing 1.9.–17.11.2026

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