Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: March 31, 2026 (Stage 1) | October 20, 2026 (Stage 2)
Funding Amounts: Total budget: €23.5M (2026); typical grant: ~€4M; ~6 projects funded; duration varies.
Summary: Supports high-risk, high-reward research into advanced renewable energy technologies for a net-zero EU, emphasizing innovation, environmental impact, and societal acceptance.
Key Information: Two-stage application; social sciences & humanities expertise required; certain technology areas excluded.