RFCS-2021 Steel Research Projects

Last updated: 15.7.2025
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The RFCS-2021 Steel Research Projects program supports innovative research and development initiatives focused on advancing the European steel industry. This program specifically targets the decarbonisation and modernisation of energy-intensive industries, aligning with the ambitious goals of the European Green Deal. It aims to foster clean, sustainable, and competitive steel production and utilisation.

Who is Funded by RFCS Steel Research Projects

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its overarching objectives to guide potential beneficiaries in understanding if their projects align with the fund's strategic goals.

What Research is Funded

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities that are eligible for funding under the RFCS-2021 Steel Research Projects program, including specific research objectives and the expected developmental stage of supported initiatives.

Type and Scope of Funding for Steel Innovation

This section provides essential details about the financial support available through the RFCS-2021 Steel Research Projects program, including the type of financial instruments and the overall budget allocation for the steel topic.

Conditions and Requirements for Applicants

This section outlines the key conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application process and project implementation, ensuring compliance and successful program execution.

Application Procedure Overview

This section provides a guide to the application process, from submission to the evaluation and selection of proposals, ensuring transparency and clarity for all applicants.

This section identifies the fundamental legal and official documents that establish and govern the RFCS-2021 Steel Research Projects program, providing its legal foundation and outlining the key regulations that shape its implementation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

EUR 8.271.900,00

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union (Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, United Kingdom)

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Construction and Building Materials, Service Sector, Information and Communication Technology, Textile and Apparel Industry, Consumer Goods Industry

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Steel industry

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Flow Analysis and Simulation Team, C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER, TALLINNA TEHNIKAÜLIKOOL, Nordic Horizon Institute AB, TURISTICKA ZAJEDNICA ZAGREBACKE ZUPANIJE, ELETTROMEDIA s.r.l., INTERSPREAD GMBH, NORDIC DIASPORA FORUM, SunLight Future Africa, CHERKA TROVA, APSU - ASSOCIACAO PORTUGUESA DE STARTUPS, EU DIASPORA COUNCIL, Reinosa Forgings & Castings S.L., HAPTIC R&D CONSULTING SRL, Informatics360, GRANT GARANT SRO, Krie Design Ltd, Notitia, AD Plastik d.d.

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