[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

September 23, 2025 (single-stage)

€5,000,000 to €9,000,000 per project | Approx. 3 grants available

Grant to accelerate net-zero technology integration in energy intensive industries by fostering collaboration, innovation, and industrial decarbonization across Europe.

Innovation Actions only; legal entities from China are not eligible.

--- ## Description This Horizon Europe Innovation Action aims to accelerate the deployment of net-zero technologies in energy intensive industrial sectors by fostering collaboration between manufacturers of net-zero technology solutions, energy intensive industries, and, where relevant, engineering and construction firms. The objective is to enable sustainable and efficient energy use, bridge the gap between users and manufacturers, co-create innovative solutions, and support the decarbonization and competitiveness of European industry. Projects should address: - Smart integration of one or more net-zero technologies in specific industrial processes. - Collaboration across the value chain, including manufacturers, users, and engineering/construction firms. - Sector-specific adaptation and optimization of net-zero solutions. - Demonstration of effective and replicable integration approaches. - Development of business cases and exploitation strategies for scalability and commercialization. - Skill development for technology integration, secure data sharing, and broad dissemination. Societal, environmental, and workplace impacts must be considered, and proposals are encouraged to include a methodology for greenhouse gas avoidance. --- ## Due Dates - Opening date: May 22, 2025 - Submission deadline: September 23, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total indicative budget for the topic: €25,000,000 - Expected EU contribution per project: €5,000,000 to €9,000,000 - Approximate number of projects to be funded: 3 --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities established in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. - A consortium approach is required, involving multiple actors in the value chain (technology manufacturers, energy intensive industries, engineering/construction firms). - Legal entities established in China are not eligible to participate in Innovation Actions for this call. - Proposals must demonstrate financial and operational capacity as per Horizon Europe General Annexes. - Non-EU/non-Associated Countries may participate if they have made specific provisions for funding; see the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf). --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-TWIN-TRANSITION-34?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=6&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Use the [standard application form (HE RIA, IA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf). - Proposals must include a business case, exploitation strategy, and techno-economic analysis. - Detailed eligibility, admissibility, and evaluation criteria are outlined in the [Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf). - For guidance, refer to the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). --- ## Additional Information - Projects should align with the Net-Zero Industry Act and support the Green Deal Industrial Plan. - Proposals should include plans for scalability, commercialization, and deployment, indicating potential funding sources (e.g., Innovation Fund, InvestEU). - Training material development for workforce upskilling is encouraged. - Voluntary contributions to Joint Research Centre (JRC) platforms (e.g., [INCITE](https://innovation-centre-for-industrial-transformation.ec.europa.eu/), [EIGL](https://energy-industry-geolab.jrc.ec.europa.eu/)) are suggested for broader policy impact. - The call is part of the Processes4Planet and Made in Europe European partnerships. --- ## External Links - [Call Topic Page: HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-TWIN-TRANSITION-34](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-TWIN-TRANSITION-34?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=6&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [General Annexes (2025)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [Application Form Template](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [Partner Search Tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact/Link | |-----------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | National Contact Points (NCPs) | [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | Research Enquiry Service | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | IT Helpdesk (Portal Support) | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk | research@cencenelec.eu | | ETSI Research Helpdesk | [ETSI Research Helpdesk](https://www.etsi.org/research/helpdesk) |

Smart integration of net zero technologies into Energy Intensive industries (Processes4Planet and Made in Europe partnerships) (IA)

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