Integrated use of renewable energy carriers in industrial sites (Processes4Planet partnership) (RIA)
This Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action (RIA) focuses on revolutionizing energy use in industrial sites through the integrated deployment of diverse renewable energy carriers. It aims to foster strategic industrial cooperation, enhance grid stability, and optimize energy efficiency, paving the way for a climate-neutral and digitally transformed European industry. The program supports the twin green and digital transition, contributing to global leadership in sustainable industrial value chains.
Who is Funded
This section details the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its overarching strategic objectives, ensuring alignment with Europe's industrial decarbonisation and digital transformation goals.
What is Funded
This section outlines the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding, focusing on innovative solutions for integrating renewable energy in industrial settings to achieve significant decarbonisation and resource efficiency.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section provides essential information on the financial support available, including the type of funding instrument, the amounts allocated per project, and the expected project durations.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the critical rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering aspects from application terms to collaboration and financial stipulations.
Application Procedure
This section guides potential applicants through the process of preparing and submitting their proposals, detailing the evaluation and selection mechanisms.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that authorize, establish, and govern the funding program, ensuring transparency and adherence to European regulations.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
8,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
Total estimated budget for this topic in 2025 is 25,000,000 €. Individual grants are expected to be between 6,000,000 € and 8,000,000 €.
Deadline:
23.09.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and Associated Countries, with a strategic focus on enhancing the global competitiveness of European industry.
Sectors:
Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Construction and Building Materials, Paper and Packaging Industry, Energy Production and Supply, Water and Waste Management, Other
Beneficiaries:
Energy-intensive industries
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Processes4Planet partnership, Joint Research Centre (JRC) platforms (INnovation Centre for Industrial Transformation and Emissions - INCITE, Energy and Industry Geography Lab - EIGL)
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