Demonstration of industrial excess/waste heat conversion to mechanical or electrical power
EU-wide funded innovation action for the demonstration of the recovery of industrial surplus/waste heat and its conversion into mechanical or electrical energy. Planned call opening on 05/05/2027, submission deadline by 15/09/2027.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for the development, validation, and demonstration of innovative systems for the recovery of industrial surplus/waste heat and its conversion into mechanical or electrical energy with the aim of increasing energy efficiency, enhancing the flexibility of power generation, and reducing CO₂ emissions.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel expenses
- Material costs for experimental facilities
- Procurement of prototype components
- Travel expenses for project meetings
- Subcontractor services
Non-eligible expenses
- Acquisition of real estate
- Retroactive costs
- Debt settlement
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Non-profit Organizations
- Educational Institutions
- Public Institutions
- Founders
Funding requirements
- EU licensing capability
- Experience in industrial research and innovation projects
- Participation in a consortium with at least three partners from different EU member states
- Conducting an open market dialogue
Documents required for application
- Standard application form (HE RIA, IA)
- Standard evaluation form (HE RIA, IA)
- Detailed budget table (HE LS)
- Horizon Europe Programme Guide
- Model Grant Agreement (Lump Sum MGA)
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the project
- Expected impact on energy efficiency and climate protection
- Quality and efficiency of implementation
Description
The innovation action “Demonstration of industrial surplus/waste heat recovery” is funded EU-wide as a grant and aims at the development, validation, and piloting of novel systems for converting surplus industrial heat into mechanical or electrical energy. From 05.05.2027, companies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, public bodies, as well as founders may submit applications. Complete concepts must be submitted by 15.09.2027, envisaging the use of innovative waste heat utilization processes, including possible energy storage, in at least one pilot plant. Through demonstration in the accepting industrial environment, energy efficiency is to be increased, flexibility of power production enhanced, and CO₂ emissions sustainably reduced.
Eligible consortia must consist of at least three partners from three different EU Member States and possess proven experience in industrial research and innovation projects. EU licensing capability and the conduct of an open market dialogue are prerequisites. Up to 70% of total costs amounting to a maximum of €6,750,000 will be funded, including personnel costs, material costs for test facilities, prototype components, travel expenses, and subcontractor services. Real estate acquisitions, retrospective costs, and debt settlements are not eligible for funding. A detailed budget table and standard forms (HE RIA/IA, HE LS) must be submitted with the application. Project evaluation will be based on the degree of innovation, expected climate protection and efficiency impacts, as well as the quality and efficiency of implementation. The European Commission reserves the right to review ownership or license transfers up to four years after project completion.