Improvement of light harvesting and carbon fixation with synthetic biology and/or bio-inspired//biomimetic pathways for renewable direct solar fuels production
The HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-01-04 call supports groundbreaking research and innovation in renewable direct solar fuels. This program aims to dramatically improve solar energy conversion and carbon fixation efficiency using advanced synthetic biology and bio-inspired/biomimetic approaches. It seeks to establish European leadership in sustainable energy technologies and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Who is Funded
The HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-01-04 funding program targets a wide array of organizations across Europe and internationally, focusing on collaborative research and innovation in sustainable energy. The primary goal is to foster the development of advanced solar fuel technologies, enhancing Europe's energy security and global technological leadership.
What is Funded
This program specifically funds projects focused on advancing renewable direct solar fuel production through innovative biochemical and bio-inspired pathways. The emphasis is on improving fundamental processes like light harvesting and carbon fixation, with an exclusion on hydrogen as a sole end-product or conventional photovoltaic energy conversion.
Type and Scope of Funding
The HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-01-04 topic offers grant funding for research and innovation, with a specific financial allocation per project. This ensures support for transformative advancements in solar fuel production technologies.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants to the HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-01-04 program must adhere to general and specific conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. These cover admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, evaluation criteria, and legal setup, emphasizing collaboration and adherence to environmental principles.
Application Procedure
The application process for HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-01-04 followed a single-stage submission, with evaluation based on predefined criteria. Applicants were informed of the evaluation results, and further support resources are available.
Legal Basis
The HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-01-04 funding program operates under a robust legal framework established by several key EU regulations and decisions, ensuring transparency and adherence to financial rules.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
4,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
Total budget for the call HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-01 is EUR 246,000,000. For the specific topic HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-01-04, the estimated budget is 8,000,000 € for 2 expected grants.
Deadline:
16.01.2024
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and Associated Countries, with specific provisions for non-EU/non-Associated Countries, and fostering international collaborations, including the AU-EU Climate Change and Sustainable Energy partnership.
Sectors:
Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Research and Development, Green Technology, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
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