De-risking renewable fuel technologies through transnational pre-commercial procurement of renewable fuel industrial value chains

Overview

Supports transnational pre-commercial procurement to de-risk and advance industrial value chains for renewable fuel technologies, targeting public and private procurers such as airports, ports, and energy producers. Aims to accelerate market readiness of cost-effective, sustainable fuel solutions beyond 2030.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of public and private procurers, including airport/port authorities, shipping/aircraft operators, regional/local authorities, and industry associations. Must include a lead procurer to award contracts to R&D service providers established in eligible countries.

Funding Details

Maximum grant amount: €40,000,000. Funding rate and co-funding requirements not specified.

What Is Funded

Pre-commercial procurement of R&D services to develop and validate industrial value chains for renewable fuel technologies at TRL 8 by project end. Focus areas include:

• Advanced bioethanol and ATJ-SPK production
• Biomass gasification and FT-SPK synthesis
• Bio-methanol and MTJ production
• Hydrotreatment of lipids for HEFA
• Biomass pyrolysis for biokerosene/bio-heavy fuel oil
• Biomethane and e-methanol for shipping

Technology / Maturity Requirements

Target TRL range: 7–9. Projects must build on existing EU knowledge and studies to accelerate de-risking of industrial value chains.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2026-08-03
• Deadline: 2026-11-30

Application Process (High-Level)

Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Proposals must adhere to a 60-page limit and use the standard HE PCP application form.

Geographic Scope & Language

Eligible countries: EU Member States, Associated Countries (Norway, Iceland, UK, Switzerland), and select non-EU/non-associated countries with specific funding provisions. Application language: English.

Notes

• Hydrogen production as an end-product is excluded.
• Procurers must outline deployment plans for successful PCP outcomes.
• Synergies with other EU funding (e.g., EIC, InvestEU) are encouraged.
• Use of Copernicus/Galileo data is mandatory if satellite-based services are employed.