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Strategic Analysis
This call targets highly innovative, large-scale net-zero technology projects aimed at significant decarbonisation across a wide array of industrial sectors. A winning proposal will demonstrate robust technical and financial viability, a clear pathway to commercial deployment, and substantial, quantifiable greenhouse gas emission reductions, aligning with the EU's climate neutrality objectives.
TRL 7 → 9
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INNOVFUND Regulation 2019/856
highThis regulation establishes the Innovation Fund, one of the world's largest funding programmes for the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies. It aims to bring to the market industrial solutions to decarbonise Europe and support its transition to climate neutrality, by funding breakthrough technologies in renewable energy, energy-intensive industries, energy storage, and carbon capture, utilisation and storage.
Evaluators will expect proposals to clearly align with the Innovation Fund's objectives, demonstrating the innovative nature and significant greenhouse gas emission reduction potential of the proposed project. Proposals should detail the project's maturity, scalability, cost-effectiveness, and potential for widespread deployment, along with a robust methodology for monitoring and reporting emission reductions.
ETS Directive 2003/87
highThe EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) Directive establishes the EU's flagship policy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from large-scale emitters in the power and industry sectors, as well as aviation. It operates on a 'cap and trade' principle, setting a cap on the total amount of certain greenhouse gases that can be emitted by participating installations and allowing them to buy and sell emission allowances.
Proposals should demonstrate how the project contributes to or is impacted by the ETS framework, particularly in terms of reducing emissions from ETS-covered installations or developing technologies that facilitate compliance and decarbonisation within ETS sectors. Evaluators will look for a clear understanding of the ETS market dynamics and how the proposed innovation improves the cost-effectiveness of emission reductions or supports the transition away from ETS-covered emissions.
EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509
mediumThis regulation governs the financial management of EU funds, ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficient use of resources. It is relevant for proposals involving large-scale piloting and validation of AI systems in healthcare.
Evaluators will look for clear financial planning, cost-efficiency analysis, and compliance with EU financial rules, particularly in demonstrating the economic viability and sustainability of the proposed AI solutions.
1. Admissibility conditions — Proposal page limit and layout Described in section 5 of the call document .
2. Eligible Countries — Described in section 6 of the call document .
3. Other Eligibility Conditions — Described in section 6 of the call document .
4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion — Described in section 7 of the call document . 5a. Evaluation and award: Submission and evaluation processes Described in sections 8 and 11 of the call document . 5b. Evaluation and award: Award criteria, scoring and thresholds Described in sections 8 and 9 of the call document .
5c. Evaluation and award: Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement — Described in section 4 of the call document .
6. Legal and financial set-up of the grants — Described in section 10 of the call document . Call document and annexes: Call document Methodology for calculation of GHG emission avoidance Methodology for calculation of relevant costs Application form and templates — for information only — for submission, use the forms provided inside the Submission System (under "Part B templates") Application form — the application form specific to this call is available in the Submission System (under "Part B templates") Detailed budget table/relevant cost calculator (‘financial information file’) - UPDATED (version 5.1 – 1 December 2025) GHG emission avoidance calculators - Choose the calculator that corresponds to your project (see Methodology for calculation of GHG emission avoidance ) (only one can be submitted): GHG calculator renewable electricity and heating GHG calculator energy storage GHG calculator energy intensive industries (EII) GHG calculator mobility Feasibility study Business plan Participant information Timetable/Gantt chart Extended Part C form (for statistical data collection) — available in the Submission System (under "Part B templates") Knowledge Sharing report template — for information only at submission stage Model Grant Agreements (MGA) INNOVFUND Lump Sum MGA Legal framework and
Legal framework: Legal basis for this call for proposals: Decision C(2025)7674 and Annex Decision on lump sums for the Innovation Fund INNOVFUND Legal Framework INNOVFUND Regulation 2019/856 ETS Directive 2003/87 EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509 Additional documents: Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement
Evaluators will primarily focus on the project's potential for **significant and quantifiable GHG emission avoidance**, its **degree of innovation** beyond the state-of-the-art, and its **maturity for large-scale deployment** (TRL 7-9). A strong emphasis will be placed on the **soundness of the methodology for GHG calculation**, the **scalability and replicability** of the technology, and a **robust business plan** demonstrating financial viability and market uptake. The consortium's capacity to execute a large-scale industrial project will also be critical.
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| POL1innovfund regulation 2019/856This regulation establishes the Innovation Fund, one of the world's largest funding programmes for the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies. It aims to bring to the market industrial solutions to decarbonise Europe and support its transition to climate neutrality, by funding breakthrough technologies in renewable energy, energy-intensive industries, energy storage, and carbon capture, utilisation and storage. | · | · | Sign up to track |
| POL2ets directive 2003/87The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) Directive establishes the EU's flagship policy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from large-scale emitters in the power and industry sectors, as well as aviation. It operates on a 'cap and trade' principle, setting a cap on the total amount of certain greenhouse gases that can be emitted by participating installations and allowing them to buy and sell emission allowances. | · | · | Sign up to track |
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