DG CLIMA has opened on th 23rd of November new Innovation Fund calls for proposals to accelerate the deployment and manufacturing of innovative technologies in Europe. Together, the calls will make €4.8 billion available for industry and clean tech players in Europe to support the objectives of the European Green Deal and the Net-Zero Industry Act.
Innovation Fund 2023 Call
IF23 Call will offer up to €4 billion for projects in various sectors, including decarbonisation, clean tech manufacturing, maritime and energy-intensive industries. The application window will be open until early April 2024.
Innovation Fund 2023 Auction
The IF23 Auction is the first of its kind in Europe. It aims to support renewable hydrogen production. A €800 million budget will be available for bidders (project developers). Bids can be placed until early February 2024.
The Commission and the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) are organising two dedicated info days to run potential applicants through the call text and application process. These events will also allow us to share lessons learned from previous calls and best practice examples.
To register for these events, please use the links below:
- 30 November 2023: IF23 Auction Info Day
- 7 December 2023: IF23 Call Info Day
These event are a unique opportunity for potential applicants to ask questions and hear about application best practices.
Please note that national Info Days are also organised in all Member States by the Innovation Fund National Contact Points.
More information on Innovative Fund projects can be found here.
More information on calls for proposals can be found in the dedicated section of the EU Blue Economy Observatory.
Details
- Publication date
- 27 November 2023