Crashworthiness of fuselage integrated LH2 storage solutions

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

This funding program, part of the Horizon Europe Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking, aims to advance sustainable aviation by focusing on the crashworthiness of fuselage-integrated Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) storage solutions. It seeks to develop and validate innovative technologies crucial for future hydrogen-powered aircraft, contributing significantly to the European Green Deal's climate neutrality goals. This initiative distinguishes itself by targeting a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 5, pushing for near-market readiness in this critical area of clean aviation.

Who is Funded

This program supports a wide range of organizations and entities across the European Union and Horizon Europe Associated Countries, focusing on those dedicated to advancing sustainable aviation technologies. The overarching objective is to contribute to climate neutrality by developing and validating key technologies for future hydrogen-powered aircraft.

What is Funded

The program provides funding for research and innovation actions focused on the critical aspects of hydrogen storage solutions for aircraft. This includes specific thematic areas within the aviation sector and targets projects at an advanced developmental stage, aiming for practical application and certification readiness.

Type and Scope of Funding

This program offers grant funding to support research and innovation in aviation. It defines clear financial limits per project and provides guidelines for the overall budget allocation for the call.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific conditions and requirements outlined in the program's governing documents. These encompass various aspects from application submission and consortium formation to financial regulations and other crucial provisions for project implementation.

Application Procedure

The application process involves preparing and submitting proposals according to specific guidelines and available templates. The selection process is rigorously evaluated based on predefined criteria, with a clear timeline for evaluation and grant agreement preparation.

The Crashworthiness of fuselage integrated LH2 storage solutions program is firmly established under the broader framework of Horizon Europe and governed by a comprehensive set of European Union regulations and specific programmatic documents, ensuring its legitimacy and operational guidelines.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

5,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total indicative budget for the call is 15,000,000 €, with a maximum contribution of 5,000,000 € per grant.

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and Horizon Europe Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics, Renewable Energy, Research and Development, Green Technology

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Aviation and aerospace industry, research institutions, and technology developers working on sustainable aircraft solutions.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (CAJU), European Commission

Managed By:

Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (CAJU)

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