Joint Call 2026

Joint Call 2026 on DIGITALISATION OF ENERGY SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS (EnerDigit 2026)

Announcement of Call for Proposals

The Joint Programming Platform ERA-Net Smart Energy Systems (JPP ERA-Net SES) announces the Joint Call 2026 on DIGITALISATION OF ENERGY SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS. The call supports transnational research and innovation activities that uses digitalisation to accelerate a sustainable energy system. The call opens on 23 February 2026. 

Full call text (PDF): HERE

We invite potential applicants to a launch and Q&A session on 9 March 2026, 14:00–15:30 CET. National contact points and call management will be available to answer questions about the call and the submission process (national and international).

Event information  here

Call aim: A Blueprint for Energy Interoperability

While sectors like healthcare, mobility, and public administration have made significant strides in digital infrastructure, the energy sector remains fragmented. This call seeks to fund a single, large-scale pilot to build a framework that consists of modular services enabling interoperable ICT connections within the energy domain and across sectors and multiple parties. The project will demonstrate the power of multi-lateral data sharing by adapting proven solutions from other sectors. It will focus on validating architecture, software development, and security-by-design (authentication, authorization, and cybersecurity), ensuring the framework is ready for future market deployment.

Overall objectives

The pilot’s goal is to deliver a reusable, modular framework aligned with European standards (e.g., EIRA, EIF). Key deliverables include:

• Standardized Framework: Defined requirements and specifications for cross-sector energy data exchange.
• Multi-Country Validation: A functioning pilot framework validated across at least three European countries.
• Open-Source Components: Scalable software tested across multiple nodes to ensure flexibility and long-term maintainability.

Technical Requirements & Standards

The proposals must follow a holistic approach and avoid isolated, standalone solutions. To maximize impact and ensure replicability, the project should build on existing European digital foundations, as several sectors have already made substantial progress toward interoperable digital infrastructures:

Cross-sector data exchange between the energy and mobility sectors is particularly important in the context of current European strategies and developments. Therefore, projects are expected to collaborate with relevant initiatives, share knowledge, and adopt, extend, or build upon existing approaches.

Refer to the call text to find more details.

Mandatory Use Case: EV Charging Infrastructure and Grid services

To validate the framework, applicants must demonstrate a real-world use case focused on heavy-duty vehicle or public charging Infrastructure. The demonstration must enable data exchange between fleet Management, charging point operators, and grid operators.

Required functionalities include:

• Multi-lateral identification of electric vehicles.
• Real-time communication of charging point availability and reservations.
• Grid interaction for forecasting and the provision of ancillary services.

Indicative Call procedure timings

Application

Project proposals must be submitted electronically through The NordForsk Application Portal. 

National/Regional Funding Agencies Participating in this Call