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Horizon Europe


Open Calls Relevant for Logistics, Supply Chain & Transport (2026)

Horizon Europe publishes funding opportunities through annual work programmes. For logistics, the most relevant calls are typically found under:

  • Cluster 4 – Digital, Industry & Space
  • Cluster 5 – Climate, Energy & Mobility
  • European Innovation Council (EIC)
  • AI, Data & Robotics Partnerships
  • Digital Twin and Smart Infrastructure Initiatives [searates.com], [logos3pl.com]


1. Cluster 4 – Digital, Industry & Space

Open Call: HORIZON-CL4-2026-04

Budget: €221.8 million across 15 topics. [logos3pl.com]

Relevant Topics for Logistics

Efficient and Compliant Access to and Use of Data

  • Data interoperability
  • Supply chain visibility
  • Industrial data sharing platforms
  • Logistics data ecosystems

Deadline: 15 April 2026. [logos3pl.com]

Apply AI – Pilot of the "Science for AI" Pillar

  • AI-powered optimisation
  • Predictive decision-making
  • Advanced analytics

Potential logistics applications:

  • Demand forecasting
  • Route optimisation
  • Inventory management
  • Predictive maintenance [logos3pl.com]

GenAI4EU Booster

Supports deployment of Generative AI in priority industrial sectors. Potential logistics use cases include automated planning, digital assistants, customer service automation and operational decision support. [logos3pl.com]

Robotics for Manufacturing

Although manufacturing-focused, logistics companies developing:

  • Warehouse robotics
  • Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
  • Automation technologies

may find strong alignment with this topic. [logos3pl.com]

Advanced Local Digital Twins Using AI

Supports Digital Twin applications using AI for simulation and preparedness.

Relevant for:

  • Warehouse Digital Twins
  • Supply chain simulations
  • Freight network optimisation
  • Risk scenario modelling [logos3pl.com]


2. Cluster 5 – Climate, Energy & Mobility

Cluster 5 remains the most important Horizon Europe destination for freight transport and sustainable logistics innovation. The European Commission continues to prioritize low-carbon transport, multimodal logistics and resilient mobility systems. [dih.lu], [yourscp.com]

Key Open Themes

Clean Transport Modes

Projects targeting:

  • Sustainable freight transport
  • Alternative fuels
  • Green logistics
  • Transport decarbonisation

were among the major 2026 call topics. [yourscp.com], [dih.lu]

Climate Transition

Supports projects contributing to:

  • Net-zero logistics
  • Green supply chains
  • Carbon reduction
  • Sustainable infrastructure

[yourscp.com], [dih.lu]

Logistics Opportunities

  • Sustainable logistics hubs
  • Multimodal transport
  • Air cargo decarbonisation
  • Rail freight innovation
  • Green last-mile delivery

[dih.lu], [yourscp.com]


3. AI, Data & Robotics Partnership Calls

Several Horizon Europe calls are linked to the AI, Data & Robotics Partnership.

Relevant Areas

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data spaces
  • Digital supply chains
  • Robotics
  • Automation

Projects that combine AI with logistics optimisation, warehouse management and supply chain resilience align particularly well with these calls. [logos3pl.com]


4. Open Calls with High Relevance for Logistics Companies

Supply Chain Visibility Platforms

Funding opportunities are available for:

Warehouse Automation

Focus areas include:

  • Robotics
  • Computer vision
  • Automated storage systems
  • Intelligent warehouses [logos3pl.com]

Digital Twins

Growing EU investment supports:

  • Logistics simulation
  • Transport network modelling
  • Risk management
  • Infrastructure planning [logos3pl.com], [dih.lu]

Sustainable Freight

Strong policy support continues for:


Upcoming Horizon Europe Information Days

Companies preparing for future applications should monitor Commission information days.

Horizon Europe Cluster 4 Info Days

Date: 14–15 October 2026

Focus Areas:

  • AI
  • Digital technologies
  • Industry innovation
  • Robotics
  • Data infrastructure

These events provide direct access to call managers, work programmes and networking opportunities for consortium building. [industrial...itrage.com]


Recommended Open Call Topics for Luxembourg Logistics Companies

Highest Strategic Fit

AI-Powered Supply Chain Optimisation

  • Forecasting
  • Inventory optimisation
  • Risk prediction
  • Route planning [logos3pl.com]

Warehouse Automation & Robotics

  • Autonomous Mobile Robots
  • Picking systems
  • Smart warehousing [logos3pl.com]

Digital Twin Logistics Platforms

  • Network simulation
  • Supply chain resilience
  • Scenario planning [logos3pl.com]

Sustainable Freight Transport

Logistics Data Spaces

  • Visibility platforms
  • Interoperability
  • Data sharing

[logos3pl.com], [searates.com]


Executive Recommendation

For logistics companies in Luxembourg, the strongest Horizon Europe opportunities currently align with:

  1. Artificial Intelligence and Data Platforms
  2. Supply Chain Resilience
  3. Warehouse Automation
  4. Digital Twins
  5. Sustainable Freight and Mobility
  6. Multimodal Logistics
  7. Air Cargo Digitalisation

Projects that combine AI + Digital Twins + Sustainability + Measurable Operational Impact are particularly well aligned with Horizon Europe's current funding priorities and are likely to remain attractive throughout the 2026–2027 work programme cycle. [logos3pl.com], [dih.lu], [searates.com]