R&I in Support of the Clean Industrial Deal: Clean Technologies for Climate Action
EU-wide funding of research and innovation projects for competitive decarbonization and market proximity of clean industrial technologies. Submission possible until 15.09.2027.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for research and innovation activities aimed at the development, demonstration, and market introduction of clean industrial technologies in the areas of integrated net-zero energy systems, emission-free energy technologies, as well as storage technologies, renewable fuels, and CO2 utilization. The goal is to strengthen the competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience of innovative clean-tech solutions in Europe.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs
- Material costs
- Travel expenses
- Equipment and instruments
- Subcontractor services
Non-eligible expenses
- Acquisition of real estate
- Retroactive costs
- Debt repayment
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Educational Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
- Public Institutions
- Founders
Funding requirements
- Participation in consortia with at least three legally independent partners from different EU member states or associated countries
- Project duration up to 48 months
- Clear selection of a clean-tech focus
Documents required for application
- Cover letter
- Project description
- Financial plan
- CVs of key personnel
- Declaration of financial capacity
- Ethics self-assessment
Evaluation criteria
- Degree of innovation and ambition
- Impact on competitiveness and climate goals
- Quality of consortium and implementation plan
Description
The EU-funded initiative “R&I in Support of the Clean Industrial Deal: Clean Technologies for Climate Action” targets interdisciplinary consortia from industry, research institutions, start-ups, as well as non-profit and public organizations that aim to jointly develop pioneering clean industrial technologies. The focus is on integrated net-zero energy systems, emission-free energy and storage technologies, as well as renewable fuels and CO₂ utilization processes. Projects with a duration of up to 48 months are funded, requiring participation of at least three legally independent partners from three different EU Member States or associated countries. Funding amounts can reach up to EUR 25 million per project, with research and innovation actions (RIAs) subsidized at 100% and innovation actions (IAs) at 70%. All expenses for personnel, consumables, equipment, travel, and subcontracting services are eligible, while costs for property acquisition, retrospective expenses, or debt settlement are excluded.
Applications must include a complete project outline comprising the research concept, financing plan, and CVs of key personnel, submitted by 15 September 2027 via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. A compelling demonstrator roadmap with validated technology readiness, business plan, and go/no-go decision point is mandatory. Evaluation criteria include the level of innovation, contribution to climate neutrality, market entry strategy, as well as the quality of the consortium and implementation plan. The program aims to strengthen the competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience of European industry by rapidly bringing clean technologies to market and scaling them. Gender-equitable work structures and systematic inclusion of SMEs are explicitly encouraged.