Smarter buildings for better energy performance
This Horizon Europe Innovation Action focuses on enhancing the energy performance of buildings through advanced smart technologies and digital solutions. It aims to drive the European building stock towards climate neutrality by optimising energy use, integrating renewables, and fostering user-friendly, secure systems. The program seeks to significantly contribute to a more efficient, sustainable, and human-centred built environment across Europe.
Who is Funded
The "Smarter Buildings for Better Energy Performance" program targets a diverse range of entities, including businesses, research organizations, public bodies, and non-profits, to foster innovation across the European Union and associated countries. Its overarching objective is to achieve a highly energy-efficient and climate-neutral European building stock by 2050, promoting a sustainable and people-centric built environment.
What is Funded
This program funds projects focused on improving the energy performance of buildings and transforming the built environment. It targets innovation actions that integrate digital and smart technologies with renewable energy solutions. The projects are expected to reach a high Technology Readiness Level (TRL 8) by their conclusion.
Type and Scope of Funding
The "Smarter Buildings for Better Energy Performance" program provides financial support primarily through grants. The total allocated budget for this specific topic is €12 million. While no specific maximum funding amount per project is stated, the financial instrument is designed to support significant innovation actions leading to high TRLs. Project durations are not specified in the provided information but generally align with the scope and objectives of Innovation Actions.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must adhere to specific conditions regarding proposal admissibility, consortium formation, and project implementation, including strict page limits for applications and requirements for multiple demonstration sites. Emphasis is placed on security, privacy, user-friendliness, and integration with digital building logbooks.
Application Procedure
The application process for this program followed a single-stage submission procedure, with proposals evaluated against set criteria. All necessary forms and guidelines for submission and evaluation were made available through the Funding & Tenders Portal and associated program documents.
Legal Basis
The "Smarter Buildings for Better Energy Performance" program operates under a robust legal framework established by the European Union. Its legitimacy and operational guidelines are derived from several key regulations and policy documents, ensuring transparency and adherence to EU standards.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
12,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
12,000,000 €
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union, and Associated Countries (including, but not limited to, Turkey, Ukraine, Israel, Tunisia, UK, Norway, Switzerland, Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Iceland, Moldova, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Armenia). Project demonstration sites are expected to be located in at least three different climatic regions.
Sectors:
Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Green Technology, Construction and Building Materials, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Service Sector, Healthcare, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Built4People European Partnership
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