Hydrogen production and integration in energy-intensive or specialty chemical industries in a circular approach to maximise total process efficiency and substance utilisation

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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This program, part of the Horizon Europe framework, is designed to drive the decarbonisation of energy-intensive and specialty chemical industries by fostering the production and integration of clean hydrogen within a circular economy framework. It supports demonstration projects that aim to enhance total process efficiency and substance utilisation, contributing to the ambitious targets of the EU's REPowerEU plan.

Who is Funded by Clean Hydrogen JU

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its overarching strategic objectives, primarily focusing on advancing clean hydrogen technologies within key industrial sectors across the EU and associated countries.

What is Funded by Clean Hydrogen JU

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and specific activities that are eligible for funding under the Clean Hydrogen JU program. It also clarifies which costs are covered, how certain assets can be declared, and the expected maturity level of supported projects, emphasizing a circularity approach.

Type and Scope of Clean Hydrogen Funding

This section details the financial nature of the Clean Hydrogen JU program, including the type of funding instrument used and the maximum financial support available per project, providing a clear overview of the program's financial scope.

Conditions and Requirements for Clean Hydrogen Projects

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering aspects from application terms and consortium rules to budget stipulations and other key provisions for the Clean Hydrogen JU funding.

Application Procedure for Clean Hydrogen JU

This section details the formal application process, from how proposals are submitted to the evaluation criteria and communication of award decisions for the Clean Hydrogen JU funding program.

This section outlines the foundational legal and official documents that establish and govern the Clean Hydrogen JU funding program, providing clarity on its authorization and the key regulations shaping its operation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

10,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

10,000,000 € (maximum Clean Hydrogen JU contribution per project)

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

All Member States of the European Union and all Associated Countries.

Sectors

Sectors:

Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Energy-intensive industries, Specialty chemical industries

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (Clean Hydrogen JU)

Managed By:

Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (Clean Hydrogen JU)

Additional Partners:

JRC (Joint Research Centre)

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