Innovation
Fund
EU's major funding programme for innovative low-carbon technologies. One of the world's largest climate investment programmes.
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.
Estimated 2020-2030
Max Funding Rate
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
FUNDING TRACKS
GRANTS
Small-scale (<€7.5M capex) and large-scale (>€7.5M) project grants with up to 60% funding.
AUCTIONS
Competitive auctions for hydrogen production and industrial process heat decarbonisation.
OPEN CALLS
Innovation Fund NZT
€2.9B in EU grants for innovative low-carbon technologies. Up to 60% funding for decarbonisation, clean-tech manufacturing, renewables, and hydrogen projects.
The Innovation Fund runs periodic large-scale calls — check below for current deadlines. Get notified
LOW-CARBON
PROJECT?
Let's discuss if the Innovation Fund is the right fit.