[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

April 21, 2026 (full proposal, 17:00 Brussels time)

€5,000,000–€7,000,000 per project (lump sum grants); approx. 7 grants available

Supports innovative integration of CO₂ capture, purification, and conversion to create competitive, sustainable products and drive industrial decarbonisation in Europe.

--- ## Description This European Commission grant, under the Horizon Europe programme (Processes4Planet partnership), aims to advance the smart integration of CO₂ capture, purification, and conversion processes to reduce energy demand and capital expenditure. The call specifically seeks research and innovation actions (RIA) that develop and demonstrate new methodologies, technologies, and process optimizations, leveraging renewable energy, innovative energy management, and integration with available industrial heat sources and infrastructures. Projects should address the constraints of CO₂ conversion, maximize process yield and efficiency, and include comprehensive lifecycle and economic assessments to ensure sustainability and viability. Proposals must demonstrate improved performance, scalability, and cost efficiency at least at pilot laboratory scale, and are encouraged to include methodologies for greenhouse gas avoidance and detailed business cases for industrial exploitation. The ultimate goal is to foster sustainable CO₂ use, support circular economy principles, and contribute meaningfully to the decarbonisation of European industry. --- ## Due Dates - April 21, 2026: Submission deadline (full proposal) — 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Each project may request between €5,000,000 and €7,000,000 (lump sum grant). - The total indicative budget for this topic is €43,800,000, with approximately 7 projects expected to be funded. --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities established in EU Member States and associated countries (see [Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) for full eligibility details). - Entities from certain non-EU/non-associated countries may participate if they secure their own funding. - Legal entities established in China are not eligible to participate in RIAs or IAs under this topic. - Consortia are required; typically, at least three independent legal entities from different eligible countries. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission; proposals due by April 21, 2026. - Applications must include a business case and exploitation strategy for industrialisation, and are allowed an extended page limit. - Proposals should demonstrate scalability and cost-efficiency, address environmental and societal impacts, and provide a methodology for GHG avoidance. - Submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-31?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=9&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Detailed guidance, application templates, and model grant agreements are available on the portal. --- ## Additional Information - Conversion of CO₂ to methanol and fuels is outside the scope of this call. - Projects are encouraged to involve real industrial sites and/or simulate benefits via accurate models. - Collaboration with the Joint Research Centre (JRC) is expected for selected consortia. - The call implements the co-programmed European partnership Processes4Planet. - For further details, refer to the [HE Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Call details and submission portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-31?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=9&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) - [HE Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [Partner Search Tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |-----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder main contact | [European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Programme queries | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points | [Find NCPs](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT Helpdesk | [Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Efficient capture / purification / utilisation of CO2 for the production of competitive products (RIA) (Processes4Planet partnership) - European Commission

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