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New technologies and solutions for reducing the environmental and climate footprint of research infrastructures

Funds new technologies that cut the energy use and climate footprint of European research infrastructures across their full life cycle.

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New technologies and solutions for reducing the environmental and climate footprint of research infrastructures is a European Commission grant that funds new technologies cutting the energy use and climate footprint of European research infrastructures across their full life cycle. This is a single-stage call with one deadline, funding around 5 grants worth EUR 5 million each from a EUR 25 million…

This topic funds new technologies and solutions that reduce the environmental and climate footprint of research infrastructures, including reduced energy consumption and more sustainable ways to collect, process and provide access to data. Proposals should identify common methodologies to assess and reduce environmental impact, validate and prototype solutions, and train infrastructure staff to operate them. They are also expected to look at how new developments integrate effectively into local contexts, and to engage local and regional communities so solutions from other ecosystems can be absorbed and accepted.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
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.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€25M

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