Demonstration of advanced biofuel technologies for aviation and/or shipping
The 'Demonstration of Advanced Biofuel Technologies for Aviation and/or Shipping' program, under Horizon Europe, aimed to accelerate the development and market uptake of sustainable advanced biofuels. This initiative was crucial for expanding the technology portfolio and de-risking investments in renewable fuels, specifically targeting the aviation and shipping sectors where direct electrification is not yet a viable option. It sought to contribute significantly to the EU's climate neutrality goals by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing energy security.
Who is Funded by the Advanced Biofuel Technologies Program
This section outlines the beneficiaries and objectives of the 'Advanced Biofuel Technologies for Aviation and/or Shipping' program, defining who was eligible to apply, the geographical scope of the projects, and the core aims of this significant EU funding initiative. The program primarily targeted entities within EU and Associated Countries to foster European leadership in sustainable energy solutions, focusing on climate neutrality and enhanced energy supply security.
What is Funded in Advanced Biofuel Technologies
This section details the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding under the 'Demonstration of Advanced Biofuel Technologies for Aviation and/or Shipping' program. It specifies the industries and challenges addressed, the nature of eligible costs, and the maturity level expected for supported innovations.
Type and Scope of Funding for Advanced Biofuels
This section outlines the financial characteristics of the 'Advanced Biofuel Technologies for Aviation and/or Shipping' program, detailing the type of financial support provided and the scope of funding available per project.
Conditions and Requirements for Advanced Biofuel Projects
This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries participating in the 'Demonstration of Advanced Biofuel Technologies for Aviation and/or Shipping' program. It covers application terms, collaboration rules, and specific financial stipulations.
Application Procedure for Biofuel Innovations
This section provides an overview of the application process for the 'Demonstration of Advanced Biofuel Technologies for Aviation and/or Shipping' program, including the submission flow and the method by which applications were evaluated.
Legal Basis of the Biofuel Demonstration Program
This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that established and governed the 'Demonstration of Advanced Biofuel Technologies for Aviation and/or Shipping' funding program.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
9,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
18,000,000 €
Deadline:
30.03.2023
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and Associated Countries, including specific considerations for Hungary. Individual participation from Norway, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Czechia, UK, Austria, Spain, Romania, Greece, France, and Italy is noted.
Sectors:
Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Transportation and Logistics, Research and Development, Other
Beneficiaries:
Aviation, Shipping
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Commercialization, Scaling, Experimental Development, Product Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Union
Additional Partners:
NORSUS Norwegian Institute for Sustainability Research (expertise in LCA); Nuromedia GmbH (software engineering, gamification, AR/VR, smart city, 5G, IoT, big data, digital twin, ML/AI); Instytut Nafty i Gazu - Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy (research on alternative fuels, waste conversion to energy, LCA of fuels); Gmina Ustka (seeking consortia for shipping biofuel technologies); SYXIS VSI (Innovation Hub, research methodologies, digital, sustainability, networking, proposal writing); GRANT GARANT SRO (alternative financing, dissemination, EU policy analysis, innovation stakeholder contacts); Wilk Works (consultancy specialising in SAF, behavioural change and societal acceptance); Minds & Sparks GmbH (applied research, development, dissemination & exploitation); Agri Light Africa (Agrivoltaics, Precision Agriculture Technologies); Societatea de Inginerie Sisteme SA (energy efficiency, data analysis, microgrid controller); Tech2Market Spolka z Ograniczona Odpowiedzialnoscia (dissemination/communication, exploitation); Siec Badawcza Lukasiewicz - Instytut Ciezkiej Syntezy Organicznej Blachownia (production of HEFA additive, catalysts for biofuel optimization); EPSILON International Ltd (Life cycle analysis, energy efficiency, environmental impact analysis, feasibility studies, sustainability, data analytics); Flow Analysis and Simulation Team (Fluid Flow, Hydraulics, Convective Heat Transfer, Magnetohydrodynamics, Turbomachinery, Bioengineering); FINNOVAREGIO (dissemination, exploitation, communication, organising events like Accelerathons, Hackathons); Global Factor International Consulting SL (GHG emissions, LCA, climate change adaptation strategies, energy transition); Universitas Muhammadiyah Pontianak (heat and mass transfer, fluid flow, renewable energy, waste heat, thermal storage, biomass, biofuel, gasification, hydrogen, nanomaterials, biomaterials, membrane technology); Jassp SAS (Blockchain, AI, Data Management, Statistics Observatory/Dashboard, Decision Support System, living labs, communication/dissemination); Marine Cluster Bulgaria Sdruzhenie (supports transformation of maritime transport, National Hub at BSAM, Enterprise Europe Network host); Svaheia Eiendom AS (biowaste to biofuels); Synyo GmbH (research, data analysis, software development, validation, dissemination, exploitation, coordination support); C2CAT BV (high-tech catalyst and material development); Antonija Bogadi (Senior Researcher at SYNYO - climate and urban transition, nature based solutions, environmental governance, climate resilience, energy efficiency); Zeus Consulting IKE (IoT, AI, Blockchain, e-Governance, Knowledge Management, e-Platforms, Cloud computing, Cyber-security); Infinitivity Design Labs (E-learning, Gamification, UX Design, Citizen Science, AR/VR, Big Data, NLP, Computer Vision & Machine Listening); Interspread GmbH (dissemination, exploitation, communication, website development); Efesto (mobile and stationary biofuel auxiliary generators, hybrid power units, vehicle control units, software, inverters, electric motors, BMS, battery packs); Fundacio Del Biomimetic Sciences Institute (circular economy, sustainability, citizen science, communicating scientific findings); Logiicdev GmbH (AI based test equipment, biofuel technologies, power electronics, green energy, smart transportation, cloud computing).
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