Grants for Next Generation of Renewable Energy Technologies
Deadline: 23-Feb-22
The European Commission (EC) is pleased to announce the Grants for Next Generation of Renewable Energy Technologies to address high-risk/high return technology developments for game changing renewable energy technologies including catalyst development, dedicated storage systems and integration of renewable energy technologies into a single energy generation system, heating & cooling systems, fuels production systems, hybrid electricity generation solutions between different renewable energy sources, direct utilization of renewable energy sources.
The following areas should not be covered as they fall within the scope of partnerships or other calls:
Pure material research;
Conventional hydrogen production and fuel cells;
Batteries.
Funding Information
The check will normally be done for the coordinator if the requested grant amount is equal to or greater than EUR 500,000, except for:
public bodies (entities established as a public body under national law, including local, regional or national authorities) or international organizations; and
cases where the indivi dual requested grant amount is not more than EUR 60,000 (lowvalue grant).
Expected Outcomes
Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:
Available breakthrough and game changing renewable energy technologies enabling a faster transition to a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions EU economy by 2050.
Knowledge and scientific proofs of the technological feasibility of the concept including the environmental, social and economic benefits to contribute to R&I strategy and policy forecast.
Establishing a solid long term dependable European innovation base.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for funding, applicants must be established in one of the eligible countries, ie:
the Member States of the European Union, including their outermost regions;
the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) linked to the Member States;
eligible non-EU countries:
coun tries associated to Horizon Europe;
low- and mid -income countries.
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