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Horizon Europe Clean Industrial Deal (CID)

Horizon Clean Industry: Market-Ready Climate Tech

Funds €15–25M lump-sum projects led by industry to mature energy, power, storage, fuels or CCU solutions from TRL 6 to market-ready deployment.

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This topic backs industry-led projects that can move a clean-technology solution from a late demonstration stage into market deployment. The solution must start at TRL 6 and reach TRL 8, with a clear route to cut greenhouse-gas emissions, lower delivered energy costs, improve circular material use and strengthen Europe's manufacturing base.

Choose one main area: integrated net-zero energy systems

Bringing an innovative clean-technology solution from TRL 6 to TRL 8 and close to market readiness in one or more of three areas: integrated net-zero energy systems; enhanced zero-emission power technologies; or storage, renewable fuels and carbon capture and utilisation. Projects can strengthen a specific value chain across energy, manufacturing or transport, including enabling infrastructure, advanced materials, process engineering, resource efficiency, circularity and recycling. They need a clear business case, industrial leadership, quantified competitiveness and greenhouse-gas benefits, and a go/no-go point before contracting and demonstration.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.15 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.22 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€150M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CID-2026-01-02Source: ec.europa.eu