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Fast Track to Innovation for breakthroughs in the Chemical Industry Action Plan (Research and Innovation Action)

Supports rapid market uptake of breakthrough innovations in decarbonisation, circular economy, or alternatives to substances of concern within the chemical industry. Targets consortia with near-market solutions ready for commercialisation.

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Details

Agency

EU Commission

Status

Open

Language

English

Funding Type

Grant

Funding Amount

Up to 2.5M €

Deadline

2027-02-02

Open Date

2026-09-22

Overview

Supports rapid market uptake of breakthrough innovations in decarbonisation, circular economy, or alternatives to substances of concern within the chemical industry. Targets consortia with near-market solutions ready for commercialisation.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of up to 6 independent eligible entities, including SMEs, large enterprises, research organisations, and public bodies from EU Member States, Associated Countries, and select non-EU/non-Associated Countries with specific funding provisions.

Funding Details

Maximum grant amount: 2,500,000 EUR per project. Funding rate and co-funding requirements follow Horizon Europe rules for Research and Innovation Actions (RIA/IA).

What Is Funded

  • Decarbonisation of energy-intensive chemical industries.
  • Circular economy solutions in chemical production.
  • Breakthrough production technologies.
  • Development of alternatives to substances of concern, including new chemical substances, advanced materials, or technologies.
  • Application of the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) Framework where appropriate.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

Projects must start at TRL 4 and target TRL 7-9 by completion.

Key Dates

  • Open date: 2026-09-21
  • Deadline: 2027-02-01T23:00:00Z

Application Process (High-Level)

Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Evaluation follows a Fast Track to Research and Innovation Procedure (FTRI) for expedited processing.

Post-Award Obligations

  • Grant agreements may include provisions for the granting authority to object to transfers of ownership or exclusive licensing of results for up to 4 years post-project.
  • Standard Horizon Europe reporting and dissemination requirements apply.

Geographic Scope & Language

Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland. Application language: English.