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Horizon Europe Cluster 4 — Twin (Green+Digital) Transition for Industry

Fast Track Chemistry: Decarbonisation and Safer Substances

Funds fast-track R&I projects that bring breakthrough chemical decarbonisation, circularity and safer-substance innovations closer to market.

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The chemical industry needs new ways to cut emissions, use materials more circularly and replace substances of concern without waiting for a full technology cycle before testing market potential. This Fast Track to Research and Innovation topic supports collaborative projects starting around TRL 4.

The innovation can target decarbonisation of energy-intensive chemical processes, circular-economy

Accelerating groundbreaking chemical-industry innovations starting at TRL 4 in energy-intensive industrial decarbonisation, circular economy, breakthrough production technologies and alternatives to substances of concern. Proposals should show a credible path from results to market uptake and the Chemical Industry Action Plan’s expected impact, considering the Safe and Sustainable by Design framework where appropriate.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.2 Feb 2027
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€15M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-62Source: ec.europa.eu