European Youth Energy Forum (EYEF) 2026 in France (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the European Youth Energy Forum (EYEF) 2026, the flagship event of the European Youth Energy Network (EYEN). Under the theme “From Skills to Impact: Empowering Young Professionals to Implement the Energy Transition”, the forum brings together passionate young leaders, energy professionals, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to collaborate on practical solutions for a just and sustainable energy transition.

Selected participants will take part in a three-month online programme followed by a fully funded four-day international forum in Nice, France, from 26–29 October 2026.

Program Overview

• Organizer: European Youth Energy Network (EYEN)
• Program Name: European Youth Energy Forum (EYEF) 2026
• Theme: From Skills to Impact: Empowering Young Professionals to Implement the Energy Transition
• Online Programme Duration: 3 Months
• In-Person Event: 26–29 October 2026
• Location: Nice
• Eligible Age: 18–35 Years
• Funding: Fully Funded
• Application Deadline: 14 June 2026 (23:59 CEST)

What Participants Will Do

During the programme, participants will:

• Work in international teams on energy-transition projects.
• Transform EYEN policy proposals into practical and actionable initiatives.
• Collaborate with young professionals from across Europe and the Mediterranean region.
• Engage with policymakers, institutions, and industry experts.
• Develop leadership, project management, and policy implementation skills.
• Contribute innovative solutions to real-world energy challenges.

Benefits

Selected participants will receive:

• Participation in a three-month international online programme.
• Access to energy experts, policymakers, and industry leaders.
• Networking opportunities with youth leaders from multiple countries.
• Capacity-building workshops and collaborative project experience.
• Opportunity to attend the EYEF 2026 live event in France.
• Exposure to European energy policy discussions and energy-transition initiatives.
• International recognition through participation in EYEN’s flagship event.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be between 18 and 35 years old on 26 October 2026.
• Reside in a country within the European Political Community or one of the eligible Mediterranean countries.
• Have never participated in EYEF before.
• Be passionate about contributing to a just and sustainable energy transition.
• Be available to participate in both the online programme and the in-person event.
• Complete the application in English.

Eligible Mediterranean Countries

• Algeria
• Belarus
• Egypt
• Israel
• Jordan
• Lebanon
• Libya
• Morocco
• Palestine
• Syria
• Tunisia

Why Apply?

The European Youth Energy Forum is one of Europe’s leading youth-focused energy initiatives. It provides participants with a unique opportunity to develop practical skills, engage with decision-makers, contribute to energy policy discussions, and build a strong international network of future energy leaders. The programme is ideal for students, young professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and advocates interested in shaping the future of sustainable energy.

Application Deadline

14 June 2026 (23:59 CEST)