EIC Pathfinder Challenge: Carbon dioxide and Nitrogen management and valorisation

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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The EIC Pathfinder Challenge: Carbon dioxide and Nitrogen management and valorisation program supports groundbreaking, high-risk/high-gain research to develop novel technologies for managing and valorising carbon dioxide and nitrogen. This initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and nitrogen losses, promoting sustainable cycles and circular economy principles across industrial, energy, and agricultural sectors. It seeks multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral collaborations to achieve significant environmental and economic impacts.

Who is Funded by the EIC Pathfinder Challenge?

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants and the geographical scope of the EIC Pathfinder Challenge, along with its overarching objectives to foster breakthrough solutions in carbon and nitrogen management.

What Innovative Research is Funded?

The EIC Pathfinder Challenge focuses on innovative projects addressing critical environmental issues through advanced scientific and technological approaches. Supported activities include research and development across various sectors, with an emphasis on sustainable practices and the creation of valuable products from CO2 and nitrogen.

Type and Scope of Financial Support

This section provides information on the financial nature of the support offered by the EIC Pathfinder Challenge, including the type of funding instrument, typical funding amounts, and general expectations for project duration.

Key Conditions and Requirements for Applicants

This section details the critical conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering application guidelines, consortium rules, and other provisions essential for participation.

Application Procedure and Evaluation

This section provides a clear overview of the application journey for the EIC Pathfinder Challenge, from proposal submission to the evaluation and award process.

This section details the primary legal and official frameworks that underpin the EIC Pathfinder Challenge, ensuring its operational legitimacy and adherence to European Union regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

4,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

167,000,000 € (for the entire call HORIZON-EIC-2022-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01 in 2022)

Deadline

Deadline:

19.10.2022

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States and Associated Countries. UK entities are eligible for grant-only support if the Horizon Europe association agreement applies at the time of grant agreement signature; for other support types, relocation to an EU Member State or eligible Associated Country is required before submitting a full application.

Sectors

Sectors:

Environmental and Climate Protection, Renewable Energy, Other, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Water and Waste Management

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Prototyping, Experimental Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Innovation Council (EIC)

Additional Partners:

Romanian Standards Association (ASRO), Institute of Bioenergy Crops and Sugar Beet National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine (IBCSB), SYNYO GmbH, Gebze Teknik Universitesi (IEMS), Tech2Market Spolka Z Ograniczona Odpowiedzialnoscia, NKA Consulting, AgriClima Consulting, Szeged TUDOMANYEGYETEM, SYXIS VSI, Universita Degli Studi Di Trento, GC Genomics GmbH, Organizacion De Profesionales, Autonomos Y Emprendedores De Extremadura, Acrosslimits Ltd, Panagiotis Siozos (IESL-FORTH), Kiri Kenya, C.I.P. Citizens In Power, Conceptto Desarrollo Estrategico, SL, APRIA Systems SL, Academia La Hoz - Carlos Lorenzo De La Hoz, Sentaks, Federacion De Comercio, Servicios E Industria De La Provincia De Badajoz, Contactica SL, People In Focus, Turkiye Girisimcilik Vakfi / Turkish Entrepreneurship Foundation, I3S - Instituto De Investigacao E Inovacao Em Saude Da Universidade Do Porto, Charge2c-Newcap LDA, Minds & Sparks GmbH, Opencom I.S.S.C., Solutopus - Recursos E Desenvolvimento Lda, Maude Studio, SL, Grupo Colabora Formacion Y Proyectos, SL, Laborato

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