Demonstration of wave energy devices to increase experience in real sea condition
Horizon Europe's 'Demonstration of Wave Energy Devices' program aims to advance wave energy technologies by supporting real-sea demonstrations and fostering European industrial leadership. This initiative seeks to improve device performance, reliability, and reduce the Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE) to attract private investment and strengthen the sector's supply chain. It's a crucial step towards a more sustainable, secure, and competitive energy future for Europe.
Who is Funded and the Program's Objectives
The 'Demonstration of Wave Energy Devices' funding program targets a broad range of entities and research areas focused on advancing renewable ocean energy. It aims to accelerate the deployment of wave energy technologies across Europe and beyond, contributing to a climate-neutral and sustainable economy.
What is Funded: Project Types and Focus Areas
This program supports a diverse range of projects and activities aimed at developing and demonstrating advanced wave energy technologies. It focuses on practical applications and the entire value chain, from design to market uptake, within the broader context of a sustainable and secure energy supply.
Type and Scope of Funding
The funding is provided as a grant under the Horizon Europe framework, with a significant budget allocated to this specific topic. The projects are designed for substantial periods of real-sea demonstration, aiming for long-term impact and commercial viability.
Conditions and Requirements for Applicants
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to stringent conditions covering proposal submission, project implementation, and legal frameworks. These include detailed planning requirements, collaboration guidelines, and compliance with broader EU regulations to ensure project success and impact.
Application Procedure and Selection
The application process for this program follows a single-stage submission, with proposals evaluated against specific criteria outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. Decisions are made following a structured evaluation process and communicated to applicants.
Legal Basis
The 'Demonstration of Wave Energy Devices' program operates under a robust legal framework established by comprehensive EU regulations and work programmes, ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment with broader European policies.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
15,000,000 € (for topic HORIZON-CL5-2021-D3-02-01 in 2021)
Deadline:
05.01.2022
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and Associated Countries
Sectors:
Renewable Energy, Energy Production and Supply, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Beneficiaries:
Entities involved in wave energy device development, renewable energy, and related industrial sectors.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission (under Horizon Europe)
Additional Partners:
GRANT GARANT SRO (alternative financing, dissemination & communication), SERVIZI SPECIALI srl (R&D, testing, validation), IMC- INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SLOVAKIA, S.R.O. (digital solutions for smart management & governance), Tech2Market (dissemination/communication, exploitation), OIKOPLUS GMBH (communication and dissemination), DeepSea Numerical S.L. (sea analytics, monitoring, data collection), AITOWN S.R.L. (AI-based solutions, HW/SW design), NORDIC DIASPORA FORUM (global education, social innovation), WIT BERRY (communication and dissemination), SAS 2IA CONSULTING (R&I funds, project management), GOLEM - GESELLSCHAFT FUR INTEGRIERTE MIKROELEKTRONISCHE KOMPLETTLOESUNGEN GMBH (AI-BigData-IoT driven technology), Notitia (EU projects implementation, analysis, strategic planning), Krie Design Ltd (sustainable textile production), AD Plastik d.d. (polymer components development), Ascora GmbH (software development, IT services), Flow Analysis and Simulation Team (fluid flow, hydraulics, heat transfer), Nordic Horizon Institute AB (research and innovation, green transition), Dyo Boya Fabrikalari Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (R&D in paints and coatings), TURISTICKA ZAJEDNICA ZAGREBACKE ZUPANIJE (tourism, heritage valorisation), HeadHunter Limited SRL (robotic systems, renewable energy), Informatics360 (application development, software development), SOLUTOPUS - RECURSOS E DESENVOLVIMENTO LDA (regional analysis, stakeholder connection), CHERKA TROVA (industrial automation, IoT, AI), EFESTO (electric power trains, energy generation), Grupo Colabora Formación y Proyectos, SL (VET centre, training), Norway Innovation Network (ICT, Renewable Energy, Education, Environment), SEA GREEN ENGINEERING S.R.L. (maritime/offshore industry, marine pollution), ICPE SA (electrical engineering, generators), EVENOR TECH SL (AI, Geodatabase, Modelling), PLC Halomlab (physico-chemical analyses), Limited Liability Company 'DD Wave Energy' (wave power plant commercialization), CONSERVATION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH TRUST (citizen science, environmental monitoring), SunLight Future Africa (EU projects in renewable energy), HAPTIC R&D CONSULTING SRL (technology and engineering solutions), VE-ERM, Lda (wave power developer), LASER CONSULT MUSZAKI-TUDOMANYOS ES GAZDASAGI TANACSADO KORLATOLT FELELOSSEGU TARSASAG (Knowledge Management, Exploitation), C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER (social innovation, entrepreneurship, STEM), FUNDACIO DEL BIOMIMETIC SCIENCES INSTITUTE (communication, circular economy, citizen science), GC GENOMICS ESPAÑA, SL (genomics), SENSICHIPS SRL (energy storage cell management), Swift Anchors Ltd (drilled anchor technology), EU DIASPORA COUNCIL (youth activities, social, entrepreneurial skills), INTERSPREAD GMBH (dissemination, exploitation and communication), OPENCOM I.S.S.C. (training, EuroDesk centre), Innovation Training Center, S.L. (underwater instrumentation), GC GENOMICS GMBH (human genomics), SOCIETATEA DE INGINERIE SISTEME SA (industrial automation, IoT), Vector Biyoteknoloji Limited Sirketi (microorganisms, biotechnology for renewable energy), Perlitti bygg AS (Ocean Power Parks), ISTANBUL AVRUPA ARASTIRMALARI DERNEGI (social innovation, engagement), EPSILON MALTA LIMITED (digital twins, LCA/LCP/LCCA), MINDS & SPARKS GMBH (applied research, development, dissemination), ASOCIATIA DE STANDARDIZARE DIN ROMANIA (standardization), TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAT HAMBURG (marine engineering, hydrodynamics).
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