INNOVFUND-2023-NZT-GENERAL-SSP
Innovation Fund 2023 Net Zero Technologies – General decarbonisation – Small-Scale Projects
Plain-language summary
Innovation Fund 2023 supports small-scale projects for general decarbonisation and net zero technologies.
This call funds small-scale projects that develop and demonstrate technologies to reduce carbon emissions. It targets various industries and energy sectors to support the transition to net zero. The funding is provided as lump sum grants through a single-stage submission process.
Likely relevant for
- Small-scale clean technology innovators
- Companies in heavy industry and energy sectors
- Projects focused on carbon capture and utilisation
- Developers of renewable energy components
- Demonstration projects for emission avoidance technologies
Project signals
Small-scale decarbonisation projectsDemonstration of low-carbon and net zero technologiesFocus on emission savings and clean energy transition
What it funds
- Small-scale projects demonstrating general decarbonisation technologies
- Technologies across sectors like cement, steel, chemicals, energy storage, hydrogen, renewables
- Projects contributing to emission avoidance and greenhouse gas reduction
- Innovations supporting the EU Green Deal and ETS objectives
Expected outcomes
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions in industrial and energy sectors
- Demonstrated feasibility of net zero technologies at small scale
- Advancement of clean energy and circular economy solutions
- Support for EU climate and energy transition goals
Who can apply / participate
- Industry companies
- Research and technology organisations
- Small and medium enterprises
- Consortia including multiple partners
- Check if single applicants or consortia are allowed or preferred
- Applicants from EU member states and associated countries
- Projects must be small-scale and focused on general decarbonisation
- Must align with Innovation Fund objectives and criteria
- Exact budget limits per project
- Detailed eligibility conditions
Must check before shortlisting
- Exact eligibility criteria and budget details
- Specific technology readiness levels accepted
- Consortium or single applicant rules
Money
Budget details and funding rates are not clearly stated and must be verified in the official call documents.
Application notes
- Single-stage submission process for proposals.
- Confirm deadlines and submission requirements on official portal
- Verify eligibility and documentation needed
Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 11:09 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.
Official source text
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