Funder: European Commission

Due Dates: February 19, 2026

Funding Amounts: Up to €100 million per project; €150 million total topic budget; 5-year grant disbursement period.

Summary: Supports industrial projects decarbonising process heat (3–5 MW, 100–400°C) via electrification or direct-renewable solutions, aiming for significant GHG emission reductions.

Key Information: Fixed premium auction; competitive bidding on price per tCO2 abated; 6% completion guarantee required.