Support of the new EU renewable and low carbon fuel ecosystem for waterborne transport
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.
Legal Basis
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:
Open
Maximum Amount:
2,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
2,000,000 €
Deadline:
04.09.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and potentially other countries globally through the Global Gateway Green Shipping Corridors initiative.
Sectors:
Transportation and Logistics, Renewable Energy
Beneficiaries:
EU Fuel producers, fuel infrastructure developers, bunkering facilities, and other stakeholders in the waterborne transport fuel ecosystem.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
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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