Demonstration of synthetic renewable fuel for aviation and/or shipping
This EU-funded Horizon Innovation Action focuses on demonstrating innovative synthetic renewable fuel technologies for aviation and shipping. The program aims to expand the technology portfolio, de-risk solutions, and accelerate the scale-up and market uptake of these critical fuels, contributing significantly to climate neutrality goals and reducing the EU's dependence on fossil fuels in the transport sector.
Who is Funded
This program targets a wide range of legal entities and organizations across the European Union and other eligible countries, focusing on collaborative projects to advance sustainable energy solutions. The primary objective is to drive the transition towards climate-neutral transport through the development and demonstration of advanced renewable fuels.
What is Funded
This program supports demonstration projects focused on developing and implementing innovative synthetic renewable fuels for the aviation and shipping industries. The emphasis is on advancing technologies from experimental development towards commercialization, encompassing various renewable carbon sources and assessing their sustainability and economic feasibility.
Type and Scope of Funding
This Horizon Innovation Action provides substantial grant funding to support the demonstration of synthetic renewable fuels for aviation and shipping. Projects can receive up to 9 million euros, with a total budget of 18 million euros allocated for this specific topic.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must adhere to general conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, covering admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, and legal setup. Key specific requirements include the use of EU satellite data services and comprehensive life cycle and economic feasibility assessments for proposed fuel technologies.
Application Procedure
The application process for this call was a single-stage submission, with a deadline in March 2023. Proposals were evaluated based on award criteria, scoring, and thresholds outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, with standard forms and timelines applying.
Legal Basis
The program is fundamentally rooted in the Horizon Europe framework, a comprehensive EU research and innovation initiative for 2021-2027. It operates under specific regulations and work programmes that dictate its scope, conditions, and financial management.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
9,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
18,000,000 €
Deadline:
30.03.2023
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and non-EU/non-Associated Countries with specific funding provisions (as detailed in Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes).
Sectors:
Transportation and Logistics, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Experimental Development, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
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