Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: March 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: €25 million total; typical EU contribution per project is around €5 million; up to 5 projects expected to be funded; lump sum grant.
Summary: Supports pre-commercial geological storage appraisal and pilot injection testing for CO₂ in deep saline aquifers, accelerating storage site development in Europe.
Key Information: Single-stage application; lump sum funding; focus on Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe.