Innovation Fund 2023 Net Zero Technologies – General decarbonisation – Small-Scale Projects

Last updated: 15.7.2025
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This program, part of the Innovation Fund 2023 Net Zero Technologies call, aims to support small-scale projects focused on general decarbonisation across various sectors. It specifically targets innovative low-carbon technologies and processes, as well as solutions for environmentally safe carbon capture and storage/utilisation, and innovative renewable energy and energy storage. The initiative is designed to accelerate climate action by funding cutting-edge projects that significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emission reductions.

Who is Funded: Eligibility and Objectives

This section details the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the projects, and the overarching objectives of the Innovation Fund 2023 Net Zero Technologies – General Decarbonisation – Small-Scale Projects program.

What is Funded: Project Scope and Eligible Costs

This section outlines the types of projects, sectors, and activities eligible for funding under the Innovation Fund 2023 Net Zero Technologies – General Decarbonisation – Small-Scale Projects call, along with details on eligible and excluded costs, and the target development stages for supported innovations.

Type and Scope of Funding: Financial Support Details

This section outlines the financial mechanisms and scale of support available through the Innovation Fund 2023 Net Zero Technologies – General Decarbonisation – Small-Scale Projects program, including the type of financial instrument, funding amounts, and project duration.

Conditions and Requirements: Program Specifics

This section details the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the Innovation Fund 2023 Net Zero Technologies – General Decarbonisation – Small-Scale Projects program, covering application terms, collaboration, aid rules, and other provisions.

Application Procedure: How to Apply

This section guides potential applicants through the submission process, from preparing documents to understanding the evaluation and award mechanisms for the Innovation Fund 2023 Net Zero Technologies – General Decarbonisation – Small-Scale Projects.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that establish and govern the Innovation Fund 2023 Net Zero Technologies – General Decarbonisation – Small-Scale Projects program, ensuring transparency and adherence to EU regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

12.000.000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

The total available budget for the Innovation Fund 2023 Net Zero Technologies call, which includes this topic, was EUR 4 billion. Projects under this specific topic have a capital expenditure between EUR 2,500,000 and EUR 20,000,000, with the grant covering up to 60% of eligible relevant costs.

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

EU Member States, Norway, Iceland

Sectors

Sectors:

Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Construction and Building Materials, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Prototyping, Commercialization, Scaling

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Union (Innovation Fund)

Managed By:

European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)

Additional Partners:

European Investment Bank (EIB) - Project Development Assistance (PDA)

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