Developing the next generation of power conversion technologies for sustainable alternative carbon neutral fuels in waterborne applications (ZEWT Partnership)

Last updated: 17.7.2025
Grant

This Horizon Europe funding program aims to drive the decarbonization of the waterborne transport sector by supporting the development of next-generation power conversion technologies for sustainable, carbon-neutral fuels. Projects under this initiative will lay the groundwork for on-board deployment of these innovative solutions, significantly enhancing the environmental performance and competitiveness of EU shipping.

Who is Funded

This section details the eligible entities and geographical scope for the Horizon Europe "Developing the next generation of power conversion technologies for sustainable alternative carbon neutral fuels in waterborne applications" program, outlining its strategic objectives for climate-neutral mobility.

What is Funded

This program focuses on advancing power conversion technologies and sustainable alternative carbon-neutral fuels to decarbonize the waterborne transport sector. It supports research and innovation activities aimed at developing robust, efficient, and scalable solutions for various vessel types, covering the early to mid-stages of technological development.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the financial details of the funding program, including the type of financial instrument, the available funding amounts per project, and the expected duration for these research and innovation initiatives.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the key conditions and requirements for participation in the program, covering general admissibility, legal and financial aspects, and specific stipulations for applications and project implementation, including collaboration.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the process for submitting proposals and the subsequent evaluation and award mechanisms for the funding program.

This section details the primary legal frameworks and official documents that underpin and govern the funding program, ensuring transparency and adherence to established European regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

8,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

16,000,000 € (total for 2 expected grants, 8,000,000 € per grant)

Deadline

Deadline:

20.04.2023

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Waterborne transport, Deep sea shipping, Inland waterway vessels, Maritime industry

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Zero Emission Waterborne Transport (ZEWT) Partnership, Industrial Battery Value Chain (BATT4EU) partnership, Cooperative Connected and Automated Mobility (CCAM) partnership, Mission on Climate Neutral and Smart Cities, Batteries co-programmed partnership, Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking

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