INNOVFUND-2023-NZT-PILOTS

Innovation Fund 2023 Net Zero Technologies – Pilots

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 pilot projects for net zero technologies in energy-intensive industries and clean energy sectors.

This call funds pilot projects that demonstrate breakthrough net zero technologies. It targets energy-intensive industries and clean energy solutions. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support the energy transition.

Likely relevant for

  • Energy-intensive industries
  • Clean energy technology developers
  • Hydrogen technology innovators
  • Carbon capture and storage projects
  • Renewable energy technology manufacturers
  • Pilot project developers

Project signals

Pilot scale net zero technology demonstrationFocus on emission reduction or carbon captureInnovations in energy storage or hydrogenProjects aligned with EU Green Deal and Innovation Fund priorities

What it funds

  • Pilot projects demonstrating breakthrough net zero technologies
  • Technologies for energy-intensive industries and clean energy sectors
  • Innovations in hydrogen, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and renewable energy
  • Manufacturing components for energy storage and renewable energy
  • Emission reduction and avoidance technologies
  • Energy transition and decarbonization solutions

Expected outcomes

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions in industrial sectors
  • Validated pilot-scale net zero technology solutions
  • Advancement towards carbon neutrality and climate goals
  • Support for EU Green Deal and Innovation Fund objectives

Who can apply / participate

  • Industry consortia
  • Research and innovation organizations
  • SMEs and large enterprises
  • Technology developers and manufacturers
  • Check specific consortium composition rules in call documents
  • Applicants from EU Member States and associated countries
  • Projects must align with net zero technology demonstration
  • Focus on energy-intensive industries and clean energy
  • Exact eligibility criteria and consortium size
  • Funding rates and maximum budgets

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
  • Budget and funding rate details
  • Submission deadlines and application procedures

Money

Budget details and funding rates are not clearly stated and must be checked in official documents.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model with deadline on 9 April 2024.
  • Check official call documents for detailed application instructions and eligibility conditions

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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