Enabling the full integration of very high power fuel cells in ship design using co-generation and combined cycle solutions for increased efficiency with multiple fuels (ZEWT Partnership)

Last updated: 17.7.2025
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This program, part of the Horizon Europe framework, aims to accelerate the decarbonization of the waterborne transport sector by enabling the full integration of very high-power fuel cells in ship design. It seeks to develop and demonstrate co-generation and combined cycle solutions that enhance efficiency and allow for the use of multiple sustainable fuels, contributing to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

Who is Funded: Eligibility and Objectives for Zero-Emission Waterborne Transport

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for participants and the strategic focus of the program, which aims to transform waterborne transport towards climate neutrality and enhance the competitiveness of the EU maritime sector. It details who can apply, the geographical scope, and the program's core objectives.

What is Funded: Project Scope for Fuel Cell Integration

This section details the types of projects and thematic areas supported, focusing on the integration of high-power fuel cells in ship design to achieve significant efficiency gains and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It also specifies the eligible sectors and the targeted technological maturity level.

Type and Scope of Funding: Financial Support for Waterborne Decarbonization

This section describes the financial nature of the support provided, including the instrument type and the overall budget allocated to this specific topic.

Conditions and Requirements: Programmatic Stipulations

This section outlines the general conditions and specific requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. These include administrative stipulations, collaboration rules, and budgetary guidelines.

Application Procedure: Navigating the Submission Process

This section guides potential applicants through the essential steps of the application process, from submission requirements to the evaluation and award mechanisms.

This section outlines the foundational legal and official documents that authorize, establish, and govern the funding program, identifying the primary sources of its legitimacy and overarching regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

15,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

14.09.2021

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics, Research and Development, Green Technology, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Waterborne transport, shipping sector, inland waterway transport, maritime technology sector

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

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

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Zero Emission Waterborne Transport (ZEWT) Partnership

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