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EU Innovation Fund — Auctions (Hydrogen Bank + Heat)

Innovation Fund — Hydrogen Bank Auction 3

Provides research teams and institutions for Innovation Fund Hydrogen Bank Auction in climate technology and energy systems.

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The IF25 Hydrogen Auction (INNOVFUND-2025-AUC-H2) is the third edition of the European Hydrogen Bank auction, operated under the EU Innovation Fund and administered by CINEA. The auction mechanism provides a fixed production premium per kilogram of renewable hydrogen produced, allowing applicants to bid competitively: participants submit a price in euros per kilogram of hydrogen, bids are ranked f

Renewable hydrogen production qualifying as renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO), supported through a competitive price auction awarding a production premium per kilogram of hydrogen produced.

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.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Auction
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.€1.3B

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: cinea.ec.europa.eu