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EU Innovation Fund — Auctions (Hydrogen Bank + Heat)

European Hydrogen Bank Auction

Offers a European mechanism supporting renewable hydrogen production through premium-linked support for industrial scaling.

Between cyclesEuropean Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive AgencyEUIcelandLiechtensteinNorway

The European Hydrogen Bank operates competitive auction rounds funded by the EU Innovation Fund to bridge the production cost gap for renewable hydrogen. Unlike the Innovation Fund's regular grant calls, the Hydrogen Bank uses a fixed-premium subsidy auction mechanism: bidders specify the per-kilogram premium (€/kg of renewable hydrogen) they require to make their project financially viable, and c…

Renewable hydrogen production projects in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Norway. Auction format awards production-linked premiums per kilogram of renewable 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.16 weeks
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.€1B

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Connecting Europe Facility — Transport & Energy

🇪🇺CINEA · European Union

Offers research teams and institutions for Connecting Europe Facility Transport & Energy in transport and mobility, energy systems, and climate technology.

MobilityEnergy Tech+1
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New European Bauhaus Facility 2026 Call

CINEA · European Union

Funds organisations researching greener, more inclusive and circular neighbourhoods through a Horizon Europe grant call.

Built EnvironmentClimate Tech
Dec'26
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JTM Public Sector Loan Facility — Grant Component

🇪🇺CINEA · European Union

Provides public-sector entities in transition areas with grant-backed climate financing support.

Climate TechEnergy Tech
Sep'27
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Between cycles

Innovation Fund — Large-Scale Projects

🇪🇺CINEA · European Union

Funds large European demonstrations of low-carbon technologies through high-impact industrial decarbonization projects.

Climate TechAdvanced Materials+2
€30M – €300M
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Between cycles

Innovation Fund — Small and Medium-Scale Projects

🇪🇺CINEA · European Union

Funds small and medium European demonstrations of low-carbon technologies moving toward broad commercial deployment.

Climate TechAdvanced Materials+2
€1.5M – €60M
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LIFE — Strategic Integrated Projects & Strategic Nature Projects (SIP/SNAP)

🇪🇺CINEA · European Union

Invests research teams and institutions for LIFE Strategic Integrated Projects & Strategic Nature Projects in climate technology, agriculture innovation, and built environment.

Climate TechAgritech+1
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Scheduled

Clean Technologies for Climate Action

🇪🇺European Commission · European Union

Funds eight €15–25M Innovation Actions that deploy clean technologies for a competitive, climate-neutral European industry.

Climate TechEnergy Tech+2
€15M – €25MSep'27
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EIC Accelerator Challenge: Boosting the European Critical Raw Materials value chain

🇪🇺EIC · European Union

Supports securing the European critical raw materials value chain across extraction, processing, and strategic substitution.

Advanced MaterialsAdvanced Manufacturing+1
€1M – €12.5MNov'26
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Horizon Cities Mission: Circular Construction

🇪🇺European Commission · European Union

Funds five €9.5M projects that pair construction innovators with city partners to build and demonstrate circular-economy tools and business models.

Built EnvironmentAdvanced Materials+1
€9.5MOct'26
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AaaS EU Hydrogen Bank — Spain

🇪🇸IDAE · Spain

Funds renewable hydrogen production and maritime aviation fuel through production premium auctions.

Energy TechClimate Tech
Feb'27
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EIC Accelerator Challenge: Deep Tech for Climate Adaptation

🇪🇺EIC · European Union

Supports developing and scaling deep-tech for adapting to key climate risks across Europe.

Climate TechAgritech+1
€1M – €12.5MNov'26
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Closed

National Research Infrastructures — 1st-Step Expression of Interest

🇬🇷GSRI · Greece

Pre-selects Greek research infrastructure consortia for the national roadmap and a later full-proposal stage.

AgritechBiotech+6