Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: April 14, 2026: Stage 1 submission | October 8, 2026: Stage 2 submission
Funding Amounts: €15 million total; expected EU contribution per project: ~€5 million; approx. 3 projects funded; lump sum grants
Summary: Funding for innovative, scalable technologies to achieve at least 25% energy savings in long-distance shipping, supporting the EU's zero-emission waterborne transport goals.
Key Information: Two-stage application; legal entities from China are not eligible; blind evaluation at Stage 1.