# Demonstration of hydropower technologies for efficient and forward-looking refurbishment of existing hydropower plants (HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-11)

- Funder: European Commission – Horizon Europe (https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/european-commission-horizon-europe)
- Status: Forthcoming
- Opens: 4 Aug 2027
- Next deadline: 1 Dec 2027, 16:00 GMT
- Award: Up to €8.5m
- Where: International, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
- Who can apply: Other public body, University / research org, Business (SME / sole trader), Large company
- Funding type: Grant
- Themes: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Source: EU Funding & Tenders – Horizon Europe (https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-11)
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T12:20:20.481Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/8b4370c0-fa7a-4b7a-b75a-7b52a740d888

Expected Outcome: For a renewables-based electricity system sufficient flexible and also in the long-run fully sustainable hydropower capacity is pivotal.

How to apply: follow the funder's official guidance at https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-11; OpenGrant does not take applications. The full criteria and how-to-apply notes are also on the OpenGrant page with a free account. Check the original source before applying.