INNOVFUND-2023-NZT-MANUFACTURING

Innovation Fund 2023 Net Zero Technologies – Manufacturing

Status
open for submission
Programme
Innovation Fund (INNOVFUND)
Action type
INNOVFUND Lump Sum Grants
Opens
23 Nov 2023
Deadline
9 Apr 2024
Fetched
1 Jul 2026, 09:10 UTC
Plain-language summary

Innovation Fund 2023 supports net zero technology projects in manufacturing with a single-stage submission process.

This call funds innovative projects that develop net zero technologies in the manufacturing sector. It supports a wide range of technologies including renewable energy, energy storage, and clean-tech components. The application process is a single-stage submission open until April 2024.

Likely relevant for

  • Manufacturing companies
  • Clean technology developers
  • Renewable energy technology providers
  • Energy storage technology developers
  • Hydrogen and fuel cell technology companies
  • Industrial decarbonization projects

Project signals

Focus on net zero technology developmentIncorporation of renewable energy or energy storage solutionsTargeting manufacturing sector decarbonizationUse of advanced materials or critical materials recycling

What it funds

  • Development and demonstration of net zero technologies in manufacturing
  • Innovations in renewable energy integration and energy storage
  • Manufacturing of components for energy-intensive industries and clean-tech sectors
  • Technologies related to hydrogen, electrolyzers, batteries, and fuel cells
  • Solutions for recycling and critical materials in manufacturing value chains

Expected outcomes

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions in manufacturing processes
  • Increased use of renewable energy and clean technologies
  • Enhanced energy efficiency and storage capabilities
  • Strengthened manufacturing value chains for net zero transition

Who can apply / participate

  • Manufacturing companies
  • Research and technology organizations
  • Clean-tech SMEs and startups
  • Industrial consortia
  • Check if single applicants or consortia are required or allowed
  • Applicants from EU member states and associated countries
  • Must align with net zero technology development in manufacturing
  • Exact consortium composition rules
  • Specific eligibility conditions

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
  • Budget and funding rate details
  • Detailed scope and expected outcomes

Money

Budget and funding rates are not clearly stated and must be verified in the official call documents.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission process.

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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