Electrification of high temperature heating systems (Processes4Planet Partnership) (IA)
The Electrification of High Temperature Heating Systems program, part of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, drives the industrial sector towards climate neutrality by funding innovative electrification solutions. It aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in energy-intensive industries and foster Europe's independence from fossil fuels. This initiative stands out by focusing on high Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) for impactful deployment and promoting broad collaboration.
Who is Funded: Eligible Entities and Strategic Objectives
This program broadly targets a diverse range of legal entities across European Union and Associated Countries, with a strategic focus on transforming energy-intensive industries towards climate neutrality. Its core objective is to accelerate the twin green and digital transition by fostering the development and deployment of electrified high-temperature heating systems, contributing to significant greenhouse gas emission reductions and reduced fossil fuel dependency.
What is Funded: Project Scope and Technological Focus
This funding program supports projects focused on electrifying high-temperature heating systems across various energy-intensive industrial sectors. It targets innovation actions that demonstrate significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and facilitate the integration of renewable electricity, building on existing technologies from TRL 5 to TRL 7.
Type and Scope of Funding
This program provides financial support primarily through grants, with varying funding rates depending on the applicant's status. It allocates substantial funding per project, aiming to enable significant innovation in high-temperature heating system electrification.
Conditions and Requirements for Applicants
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific conditions regarding admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, and project implementation, as detailed in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and the topic-specific guidelines. Collaboration is highly encouraged, and proposals must include a robust business case and exploitation strategy for future industrialization.
Application Procedure
The application process for this program followed a single-stage submission procedure. Evaluation criteria, scoring, and timelines were clearly defined within the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, ensuring a transparent selection process for these impactful innovation actions.
Legal Basis and Governance
The funding program is established and governed by comprehensive legal frameworks and policy documents from the European Union, primarily under the Horizon Europe program. These foundational texts ensure the program's legitimacy, guide its implementation, and provide transparency for all participants.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
15,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
35,670,000 €
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union, Associated Countries
Sectors:
Construction and Building Materials, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Made in Europe Partnership, Digital Europe Programme, EIT Manufacturing, EIT Digital, EIT Climate-KIC, InvestEU Fund, Innovation Fund, Life Plus Programme, European Investment Bank (EIB), Clean Hydrogen partnership, Built4People co-programmed partnership, Mission Innovation 2.0 ‘Net zero Industries’
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