Efficient energy input from renewable sources and energy management in the process industries (IA) (Processes4Planet and Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU partnerships)

Overview

Supports industrial decarbonization by funding pilot-scale demonstrations of renewable energy integration, energy efficiency, and advanced materials for high-temperature processes in the process industries. Targets consortia with solutions reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 20% through electrification, hybrid systems, or energy storage.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of legal entities (e.g., businesses, research organizations, universities) from eligible countries. First-stage proposals must be submitted blindly (no identifying information).

Funding Details

• Maximum grant amount: €9,000,000 per project.
• Funding rate: Not specified (lump-sum model).
• Budget: Total call budget not disclosed.

What Is Funded

• Electrification or renewable energy integration for low/medium (100–500°C) and high-temperature (>500°C) industrial processes.
• Hybrid solutions combining renewable and fossil energy with progressive phase-out of fossil fuels.
• Energy storage technologies (e.g., phase change materials, chemical carriers) tailored to process industries.
• High-performance insulation and advanced materials for heat capture, storage, and retrieval.
• Pilot-scale demonstrations in real industrial environments, including GHG avoidance methodologies and business case development.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• TRL: 7–9 (system prototype demonstration to actual system completed and qualified).

Key Dates

• Open date: 2026-09-21
• Deadline: 2027-02-01

Application Process (High-Level)

• Two-stage process:

- Stage 1: Blind evaluation (no identifying information in abstract or Part B). - Stage 2: Full proposal submission for shortlisted applicants.

• Submission portal: Funding & Tenders Portal.

Post-Award Obligations

• Development of an exploitation plan, including scalability, commercialization, and deployment strategies.
• Reporting on societal, environmental, and workplace impacts.
• Potential restrictions on ownership transfer or exclusive licensing of results for up to 4 years post-project.

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries (e.g., Norway, Iceland, UK, Switzerland), and select third countries with specific provisions.
• Language: English.

Notes

• Proposals must address scalability, critical raw material minimization, and recyclability of advanced materials.
• Pure demand-side management (e.g., production scheduling) is excluded.
• Co-funding requirements not specified.