Grant Programme
INNOVATION
FUND
EU's major funding programme for innovative low-carbon technologies. One of the world's largest climate investment programmes.
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ABOUT THE INNOVATION FUND
The Innovation Fund supports the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies. It's funded from EU Emissions Trading System revenues and provides grants for large and small-scale projects.
€40B
Estimated 2020-2030
60%
Max Funding Rate
€7.5M+
Large-Scale Projects
ELIGIBLE SECTORS
- Energy Intensive Industries — Steel, cement, chemicals, glass
- Renewable Energy — Innovative renewables and storage
- Carbon Capture — CCS and CCU technologies
- Clean Hydrogen — Production and industrial applications
- Clean Transport — Maritime, aviation, road transport
PROJECT SCALES
SMALL-SCALE
Capital costs under €7.5M. Simplified application process.
LARGE-SCALE
Capital costs above €7.5M. Two-stage application with detailed assessment.
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LOW-CARBON
PROJECT?
Let's discuss if the Innovation Fund is the right fit.