Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) approaches
The Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) approaches program, under Horizon Europe, is a pioneering initiative aimed at advancing climate science and contributing to the EU's climate neutrality goals. It focuses on enhancing the understanding and development of various CDR methods, both nature-based and technical. This program is crucial for strengthening Europe's leadership in climate science and informing policies for a climate-neutral and resilient society by 2050.
Who is Funded
The Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) approaches program targets a wide array of entities engaged in climate research across the European Union and associated countries, with a strong emphasis on international collaboration. Its core objective is to deepen the understanding and effectiveness of CDR methods to support ambitious climate action and foster a climate-neutral society.
What is Funded
The Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) approaches program focuses on supporting Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) in crucial areas of climate science. It aims to fund projects that deepen our understanding of CDR methods and develop robust frameworks for their implementation, covering a spectrum from fundamental research to pilot testing.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) approaches program provides financial support through grants as part of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme. While the total budget for the call has been specified, individual project funding amounts are not detailed, and typically no funding rate is provided upfront for Research and Innovation Actions, as these are determined during proposal evaluation.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries of the Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) approaches program must adhere to a set of general and specific conditions. These encompass detailed administrative and operational stipulations, rules for collaboration, and various policy requirements to ensure project integrity and maximize impact.
Application Procedure
The application process for the Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) approaches program followed a structured two-stage procedure, which has now concluded. The selection process involved expert evaluation based on specific criteria, with applicants being notified of decisions in phases.
Legal Basis
The Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) approaches funding program is firmly rooted in the legal and policy framework of Horizon Europe, the EU's key research and innovation program. It operates under a comprehensive set of regulations and guiding documents that ensure its legitimacy, operational guidelines, and financial management.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
51,000,000 €
Open Until:
Closed
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and associated countries; international collaboration encouraged.
Sectors:
Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Energy Production and Supply, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
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