Cities, energy communities and local organisations interested in testing new digital approaches to local energy management can now apply to become CELINE Replicators.

Finding the right EU programme, funding opportunity or source of expertise can be difficult, particularly for smaller and medium-sized cities navigating a growing landscape of initiatives and support mechanisms.

Energy communities can help cities strengthen local renewable energy production, involve citizens in the energy transition and retain more value within local communities.

The European City Facility (EUCF) is preparing a new series of funding calls to help cities and municipalities translate energy and climate plans into viable investment projects.

How can successful pilots move beyond experimentation and become part of wider city transformation?

The Driving Urban Transitions Partnership has opened its 2026 call, providing around €49 million for transnational research and innovation projects supporting climate-neutral and resilient cities.

POCITYF project, a sister project of ASCEND, is organizing an Open Innovation Call.

How can cities turn individual climate and energy projects into lasting urban transformation?

For those startups and researchers who are working on solutions to enhance the quality of life and transform our cities and urban environments, the Smart City Expo World Congress 2026 is offering two opportunities to get involved in this year’s event in Barcelona. 

The EIT Community New European Bauhaus has launched two funding opportunities for cities and organisations that want to test community-led approaches and deliver urban transformation.