Portable fuel cells for backup power during natural disasters to power critical infrastructures

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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This program, part of the Clean Hydrogen JU under Horizon Europe, focuses on developing and demonstrating advanced portable fuel cell systems. It aims to provide reliable, clean backup power for critical infrastructures during natural disasters, enhancing resilience and contributing to European leadership in hydrogen technology.

Who is Funded

This section provides an overview of the eligible participants, the geographical scope of the projects, and the overarching objectives of the funding program, which focuses on enhancing resilience through innovative power solutions.

What is Funded

This section details the specific types of projects and thematic areas that are eligible for funding, outlining the targeted sectors, permissible costs, and the developmental stage of the projects.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the financial parameters of the program, including the type of financial support offered, the maximum funding available per project, and any details regarding project duration.

Conditions and Requirements

This section details the critical rules and stipulations that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering aspects from application terms and collaboration requirements to budget rules and other important provisions.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the application submission process, including required documents, and describes how applications are evaluated and successful projects are selected.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

5,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Not specified for this topic; the overall call budget for HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2024 is 145,000,000 €.

Deadline

Deadline:

17.04.2024

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Research and Development

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Critical infrastructure operators, national and international rescue teams

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Experimental Development, Pilot Testing

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (Clean Hydrogen JU)

Additional Partners:

Hydrogen Europe (mandatory consortium member), Hydrogen Europe Research (mandatory consortium member), GRANT GARANT SRO, C2CAT B.V., ALTIS Groupe SA, Instituti per Kerkim dhe Zhvillim Barleti, Flow Analysis and Simulation Team, TECH2MARKET SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA, C.S Center for Sustainability Limited, Clara Venture Labs (represented by Marian Nymark MELLE), Analysis Ltd, 8D Games BV, C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER

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