PowerUp Net Zero – Open Call for Innovation Projects
Funds SME consortia up to €120,000 to pilot and test net-zero technologies.
Piemonte Innova runs this call to fund consortia of two to three SMEs carrying out proof-of-concept, testing, pilot or demonstration work on net-zero technologies at TRL 6 to 7. Projects fall under one of two tracks: general net-zero themes such as storage, hydrogen, biogas, carbon capture and related digital solutions, or a City of Turin track aimed at reducing urban emissions. Funding covers up …
The call backs proof-of-concept, testing and demonstration work at TRL 6–7 for new or improved net-zero products, services and processes. Eligible technology areas span solar, batteries and energy storage, hydrogen, sustainable biogas and biomethane, carbon capture and storage, plus related digital tools. Projects can also respond to a City of Turin strand focused on urban emissions reduction.
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