INNOVFUND-2023-NZT-GENERAL-MSP
Innovation Fund 2023 Net Zero Technologies – General decarbonisation – Medium-Scale Projects
Plain-language summary
Innovation Fund 2023 supports medium-scale projects for general decarbonisation with net zero technologies.
This call funds medium-scale projects that develop and demonstrate net zero technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It targets various industries including energy intensive sectors and renewable energy manufacturing. The goal is to support innovation that contributes to the EU's climate and energy transition objectives.
Likely relevant for
- Medium-scale project developers
- Clean technology innovators
- Energy intensive industry stakeholders
- Renewable energy technology manufacturers
- Carbon capture and storage developers
- Hydrogen technology developers
Project signals
Focus on greenhouse gas emission reductionUse of clean and low-carbon technologiesAlignment with EU Green Deal and ETS policiesDemonstration of innovative net zero solutions
What it funds
- Medium-scale projects demonstrating innovative net zero technologies
- Technologies for decarbonisation across various sectors including iron & steel, cement, chemicals, aviation, maritime, and energy storage
- Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS)
- Renewable energy manufacturing and components
- Energy intensive industry innovations
- Clean hydrogen and bioenergy technologies
Expected outcomes
- Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in targeted sectors
- Advancement of clean and low-carbon technologies
- Contribution to EU climate neutrality goals
- Demonstration of scalable and replicable solutions
Who can apply / participate
- Private companies
- Research organizations
- Consortia including industry and academia
- Consortia are encouraged but single applicants may be eligible depending on call specifics
- Applicants from EU Member States and associated countries
- Projects must be medium-scale and focus on net zero technologies
- Applicants must comply with Innovation Fund rules
- Exact consortium size and composition requirements
- Specific country eligibility details
Must check before shortlisting
- Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
- Exact funding rates and budget limits
- Submission guidelines and required documentation
Money
Budget details and funding rates are not explicitly stated and must be checked in the official call documents.
Application notes
- Single-stage submission model with a deadline on 9 April 2024.
- Applicants must submit a complete proposal according to call guidelines
- Compliance with Innovation Fund Lump Sum Grants conditions
- Prepare project proposal focusing on medium-scale net zero technology demonstration
- Submit proposal before the deadline via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal
- Check detailed eligibility and evaluation criteria in the official call documentation
- Ensure alignment with EU climate and energy policies
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.
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