Smart integration of net zero technologies into Energy Intensive industries (Processes4Planet and Made in Europe partnerships) (IA)
The Smart Integration of Net Zero Technologies into Energy Intensive Industries program under Horizon Europe aims to accelerate Europe's twin green and digital transition. This initiative fosters collaboration between net-zero technology manufacturers and energy-intensive industrial sectors to enable sustainable and efficient energy use, opening new markets for climate-neutral solutions and enhancing European industrial competitiveness.
Who is Funded by Smart Net-Zero Industry Integration
This section details the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its key objectives, focusing on who can receive funding and what the program seeks to achieve.
What is Funded: Net-Zero Industrial Innovation
This section outlines the types of projects, thematic areas, and specific activities that are eligible for funding, focusing on the industrial sectors and the technological readiness levels targeted by the program.
Type and Scope of Funding for Industrial Decarbonisation
This section details the nature of the financial support available, including the type of funding instrument, the potential funding amounts per project, and relevant project duration considerations.
Conditions and Requirements for Applicants
This section outlines the critical rules, regulations, and specific requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering application terms, collaboration structures, and other important provisions.
Application Procedure for Smart Industry Funding
This section guides potential applicants through the process of submitting proposals, from the initial steps to how applications are evaluated and decisions are communicated.
Legal Basis of the Funding Program
This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that authorize and govern the funding program, providing the basis for its operation and implementation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
9,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
25,000,000 €
Deadline:
23.09.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union, Associated Countries and other non-EU/non-Associated Countries with specific funding provisions
Sectors:
Energy Production and Supply, Green Technology, Research and Development, Construction and Building Materials, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Financial Technology, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Consumer Goods Industry, Service Sector, Tourism, Creative Industries, Environmental and Climate Protection, Social Enterprises, Cultural Institutions, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Textile and Apparel Industry, Paper and Packaging Industry, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Transportation and Logistics, Education and Vocational Training, Other
Beneficiaries:
Energy-intensive industries, manufacturers of net-zero technology solutions, engineering and construction firms.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Pilot Testing, Commercialization, Scaling, Product Development, Process Optimization, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Processes4Planet (co-programmed European partnership), Made in Europe (co-programmed European partnership), Joint Research Centre (JRC) platforms (INCITE, EIGL)
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