Support of the new EU renewable and low carbon fuel ecosystem for waterborne transport

Last updated: 17.7.2025
Grant

This EU funding program, HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-16, aims to accelerate the deployment and market uptake of renewable and low-carbon fuels in the waterborne transport sector. It seeks to foster new business models and enhance the competitiveness of EU fuel producers, thereby significantly increasing the pipeline of projects aligned with EU climate targets, especially the Fitfor55 package.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the beneficiaries and strategic objectives of the HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-16 program, focusing on entities contributing to a sustainable waterborne transport fuel ecosystem across the European Union and globally.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects and activities eligible for funding under HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-16, emphasizing the focus on renewable and low-carbon fuels for waterborne transport, the lump sum funding model, and the advanced stages of project development targeted.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the financial mechanisms of the HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-16 program, including the type of financial instrument, the maximum funding available per project, and the general duration for Horizon Europe programs.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries participating in the HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-16 program, covering application terms, consortium rules, budget stipulations, and other key provisions for Horizon Europe projects.

Application Procedure

This section details the application process for the HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-16 funding program, from submission guidelines to evaluation and award channels.

This section outlines the foundational legal and official documents that govern the HORIZON-CL5-2025-04-D5-16 funding program, ensuring transparency and adherence to EU regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

2,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

2,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

04.09.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and potentially other countries globally through the Global Gateway Green Shipping Corridors initiative.

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics, Renewable Energy

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

EU Fuel producers, fuel infrastructure developers, bunkering facilities, and other stakeholders in the waterborne transport fuel ecosystem.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

RLCF Alliance, Joint Research Centre

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