Deadline: 1 May 2026 (23:59 CEST Time) Background In Sønderborg, Denmark, a growing interest in industrial decarbonization has led to the exploration of waste heat reuse among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). While many SMEs generate waste heat through various processes, these sources are typically small and fragmented. As a result, traditional assessments - focused on single processes - fail to present a conclusive business case for investment. There is a wish to change that by developing a holistic methodology that can be applied across SMEs, starting with a pilot case at a local foundry, called Alcumatic. Project Outset: The [...]

Deadline: 24 April 2026 (23:59 CEST Time) Background The Cities of Parma and Bologna are part of the Italian network of Mission Cities and have each developed their Climate City Contracts (CCCs) through large, collaborative coalitions involving universities, utilities, private-sector partners, civil-society organisations, research institutions, intermunicipal bodies, and the Emilia-Romagna Region. These alliances demonstrate strong political commitment and broad engagement, but they currently lack formal legal or institutional anchoring. As a consequence, they remain fragile, heavily dependent on voluntary participation, and exposed to political turnover, administrative restructuring, and fragmented mandates. Both cities are now entering a decisive moment: the shift [...]

Deadline: 27 April 2026 (23:59 CEST Time) Background The City of Bergamo is working to strengthen both cultural and institutional engagement around its Climate City Contract (CCC), recognising that achieving climate neutrality requires a shared civic culture of responsibility and political accountability across generations. Young people are central to this effort: they are already influential within their families, schools, and communities, and must be supported not only to understand and adopt climate-positive behaviours, but also to contribute actively to shaping and monitoring the city’s transition. In this context, Bergamo seeks CESF support to develop a “Youth and Children CCC Outreach [...]

Deadline: 17 April 2026 (23:59:59 CEST) Background Valencia is participating in the Climate Neutral and Smart Cities and the Adaptation Missions, seeking to leverage the synergies between these two Missions. Valencia promotes energy transition with a citizen-centred approach, providing guidance and support to deploy renewable energy, fight energy poverty, carry out energy-efficient building renovations (retrofitting), and more. Public schools, many of which are aging and energy inefficient, offer a significant opportunity to improve energy performance, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance resilience to climate change. Additionally, schoolyards are often heavily paved and exposed to high solar radiation, exacerbating the urban [...]

Deadline: 27 February 2026 Please note that the deadline for submitting bids has changed and a list of questions and answers are published at the bottom of the RFP in the downloaded PDF file Background NetZeroCities is actively working to provide tailored support in various national contexts. The aim is to provide additional support to cities, foster communities of practice between cities in each country, i.e. to strengthen city-to-city collaboration spaces at national level and thus help to reinforce national platforms. To achieve this, NetZeroCities has developed a country-specific support framework tailored to the unique characteristics and needs of each [...]

Deadline: 13 January 2026 Please note that a list of questions and answers are published at the bottom of the request for proposals in the document below. Background In scope of the implementation of its Climate City Contract, Liepaja is taking a significant step towards energy independence, economic sustainability, and climate neutrality by 2030 with the establishment of its first energy community. Liepaja is in the early stages of developing a pioneering Energy Community aimed at enhancing energy independence, integrating renewable energy (solar), and deploying battery storage to optimize grid reliability and support vulnerable users. The project is further aiming [...]

Deadline: 12 January 2026 Please note that the deadline for submitting bids has changed and a list of questions and answers are published at the bottom of the RFP in the downloaded PDF file. Background As part of the comprehensive support envisioned by NetZeroCities as the Cities Mission platform, direct capacity support and capability building delivered by City Finance Specialised Services (CFSS) roles has been included in direct response to stated priority needs by Mission Cities. The CFS role is being provided in a combination of ways, and this procurement scope addresses one of those ways. Direct sub-contracting of CFS [...]

Deadline: 31 October 2025 Background Dijon Métropole has committed to energy transition through its Climate City Contract (CCC) and the Pilot Cities Programme (PCP) within the Horizon Europe “100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030” The Action plan and Investment Plan of the CCC are describing global investment amount needed for the Energy transtion on the territory as well as proposing to adress actions throughout the management of an Energy projects’ portfolio. One of the key initiatives of Dijon Métropole Pilot Cities Programme Activity is the creation of a territorial massification operator: the Société d'Économie Mixte (SEM) ENERGIES (a public-private [...]

Deadline: 31 October 2025 Background The City of Turin is advancing the implementation of its Climate City Contract (CCC) and has developed a structured labelling process to formalize and expand alliances with local stakeholders, including public companies, large corporations, SMEs, startups, trade associations, non-profits, academic institutions, and research centers. The aim of the labelling initiative is to recognize organizations that contribute to emissions reductions within the city. While the city has successfully engaged startups and youth-driven initiatives, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remain underrepresented in local climate governance. These stakeholders have traditionally been more difficult to engage due to a [...]

Deadline: 28 October 2025 About the request In the context of the efforts of Irish cities within the EU Mission for 100 Climate Neutral Cities by 2030, and specifically the opportunity identified to provide additional support to the community of cities working toward the mission’s objectives within the Ireland's national ecosystem, the City Expert Support Facility (CESF), through NetZeroCities / Climate-KIC is requesting a quotation for services from an organisation or individual able to operate within this national context. The role involves supporting teams from NetZeroCities, as relevant, to take charge of and facilitate the process described below. The following [...]