Energy efficiency breakthroughs in the process industries (Processes4Planet partnership) (RIA)
This Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action (RIA) focuses on developing groundbreaking energy efficiency solutions for process industries within the framework of the Processes4Planet partnership. Its core aim is to significantly reduce industrial energy consumption and accelerate the twin green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to EU climate neutrality and energy independence.
Who is Funded
This program targets a broad spectrum of entities within the European Union and Associated Countries, focusing on collaborative efforts to achieve its ambitious climate neutrality and energy efficiency objectives in industrial sectors.
What is Funded
This program focuses on research and innovation projects that develop and demonstrate highly energy-efficient and digitally integrated solutions for various industrial processes, with a strong emphasis on reducing energy intensity and promoting circularity.
Type and Scope of Funding
This program provides financial support as grants under the Horizon Europe framework, specifically for Research and Innovation Actions, with a substantial total budget and defined funding limits per project.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must adhere to specific conditions regarding proposal admissibility, financial capacity, and project implementation, including requirements for business cases and exploitation strategies, skills development, and international collaboration.
Application Procedure
The application process is a single-stage submission through the Funding & Tenders Portal, followed by evaluation and notification of results.
Legal Basis
The program operates under the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, ensuring adherence to EU regulations for research and innovation funding.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
10,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
Total for topic in 2023: 32,000,000 €. Individual grants: 8,000,000 € - 10,000,000 €.
Deadline:
20.04.2023
Open Until:
Closed
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union, Associated Countries
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Construction and Building Materials, Energy Production and Supply, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Service Sector, Other
Beneficiaries:
Process industries, manufacturing industry, construction industry, energy-intensive industries
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Processes4Planet partnership, Made in Europe partnership, Clean Steel partnership, European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT Manufacturing, EIT Digital, EIT Climate-KIC), Innovation Fund, Life Plus Programme, European Investment Bank (EIB), Mission Innovation 2.0 ‘Net zero Industries’, Digital Europe Programme (Industrial Data Spaces, Cybersecurity Centres, European Digital Innovation Hubs), Built4People co-programmed partnership, Clean Hydrogen partnership.
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