NACHIP - Second Open Call
NACHIP - Second Open Call supports SMEs testing, validating and demonstrating hydrogen technologies in real-world settings to strengthen the North Adriatic hydrogen ecosystem and accelerate commercial deployment.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: November 9, 2026 (Application deadline) | October 9, 2026 (Questions deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to €60,000 per SME or €180,000 per three-SME consortium; 100% funding for up to six months
Summary: Supports SMEs testing, validating and demonstrating hydrogen technologies linked to NACHIP pilots in real-world settings.
Key Information: Only SMEs established in designated European regions are eligible; proposed hydrogen solutions must be at TRL greater than 7.
Description
The North Adriatic Clean Hydrogen Investment Platform (NACHIP) runs this European Commission-supported cascade funding call under the Interregional Innovation Investments programme. It supports SMEs developing innovative hydrogen technologies, components, services and solutions that complement NACHIP’s pilot activities. The goal is to strengthen the North Adriatic Hydrogen Ecosystem, advance market readiness and accelerate commercial deployment across manufacturing, urban areas and mobility.
Projects fund testing, validation and demonstration in real-life environments. Work may address innovative chemicals and materials, hydrogen-process optimisation, prototype development, infrastructure integration, storage, transport and utilisation. Other supported activities include market analysis and exploitation in new sectors. The call seeks to resolve technical bottlenecks and integration challenges, improve safety and regulatory compliance, and encourage replication across sectors.
