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Demonstration of low power Ice Protection System technology

Funds one team demonstrating a lightweight, low-power ice protection system for the wing and tail of a hybrid-electric regional aircraft, up to TRL 5.

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This is a Horizon Europe Joint Undertaking Research and Innovation Action run by Clean Aviation, evaluated in a single round through the EU Funding and Tenders Portal. One grant is expected for this topic, capped at EUR 5 million, going to the team that develops and ground-demonstrates a low-power ice protection system for the wing and empennage of a hybrid-electric ultra-efficient regional aircra…

The call wants a ground-tested anti-icing system sized for the wings and tail of a hybrid-electric regional aircraft concept, built to run within the aircraft's limited spare power budget. The design must clear TRL 5 under EASA's CS-25 icing rules while staying light and low-drag.

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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.€329.5M

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