R&I in Support of the Clean Industrial Deal: Clean Technologies for Climate Action
Funds industry-led consortia to research and deploy innovative clean tech for net-zero energy, advanced power, and storage solutions to boost EU industry sustainability and competitiveness.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: January 12, 2027 (Opening) | September 15, 2027 (Deadline)
Funding Amounts: €15–25 million per project; ~8 grants; total call budget €140 million; project duration typically 36–48 months.
Summary: Supports industry-driven consortia to advance clean technology solutions for climate action and competitiveness in EU manufacturing, energy, and transport sectors.
Key Information: Single-stage application; max 10 partners/consortium recommended; strong business plan and market-readiness strategy required.
Description
This Horizon Europe Innovation Action supports collaborative research and innovation projects that accelerate the market readiness and deployment of innovative clean technologies, with a focus on strengthening the competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience of European industry. Projects should address one or more of the following areas: integrated net-zero emissions energy systems, enhanced zero-emission power technologies, and storage technologies (including renewable fuels and carbon capture/utilisation). Proposals must demonstrate a clear pathway to market, industrial leadership, and integration across the clean tech value chain, with strong business and market-readiness strategies. The call emphasizes industry-driven consortia, circular material use, energy cost reduction, and alignment with the Net-Zero Industry Act.
