INNOVFUND-2023-NZT-GENERAL-LSP
Innovation Fund 2023 Net Zero Technologies – General decarbonisation – Large-Scale Projects
Plain-language summary
Innovation Fund 2023 supports large-scale projects for net zero technologies and general decarbonisation across multiple industries.
This call funds large-scale projects that develop and demonstrate net zero and decarbonisation technologies. It targets various sectors including energy intensive industries, renewable energy, and carbon capture. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support the EU Green Deal objectives.
Likely relevant for
- Large-scale industrial decarbonisation projects
- Renewable energy technology developers
- Carbon capture and storage/utilisation projects
- Energy intensive industry innovators
- Hydrogen and clean energy technology developers
Project signals
Focus on greenhouse gas emission reductionUse of innovative clean technologiesAlignment with EU Green Deal and ETS objectives
What it funds
- Large-scale projects demonstrating net zero and decarbonisation technologies
- Technologies related to renewable energy, hydrogen, carbon capture and utilisation, energy storage
- Industrial sectors including iron & steel, cement, chemicals, refineries, pulp & paper, maritime, aviation, and others
Expected outcomes
- Significant greenhouse gas emission reductions
- Commercial viability of innovative clean technologies
- Contribution to EU climate and energy targets
Who can apply / participate
- Large industrial companies
- Research and technology organisations
- Consortia including industry and research partners
- Consortium formation likely required for large-scale projects
- Applicants from EU Member States and associated countries
- Projects must align with Innovation Fund objectives and criteria
- Exact consortium size and composition
- Specific funding rates and co-financing requirements
Must check before shortlisting
- Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
- Funding rates and budget limits
- Submission deadlines and application procedures
Money
Budget details not stated; funding is via lump sum grants under the Innovation Fund.
Application notes
- Single-stage submission model.
- Check detailed eligibility and submission requirements on official call page
Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 11:08 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.
Official source text
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