Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: December 1, 2027: Full application submission deadline (single-stage call, 17:00 Brussels time)
Funding Amounts: Total budget €17,000,000; typical grant around €8,500,000 per project; 2 projects funded; lump sum grant; project duration typically 36–48 months.
Summary: Funds demonstration projects for innovative and sustainable hydropower refurbishment technologies to modernize existing plants, improve efficiency, and address climate and environmental challenges.
Key Information: Lump sum funding model applies; proposals must include a detailed budget table and address environmental and socioeconomic sustainability.