Innovation Fund Large Scale Projects (1st cut-off 29 October 2020 / 2nd cut-off 23 June 2021)

Deadline: Jun 23, 2021  
CALL EXPIRED

The present call targets projects on low-carbon technologies and processes in all sectors covered by Directive 2003/87/EC (the EU ETS Directive):

Innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes in sectors listed in Annex I, including environmentally safe carbon capture and utilisation (‘CCU’) that contributes substantially to mitigating climate change,as well as products substituting carbon intensive ones produced in sectors listed in Annex I, environmentally safe capture and geological storage (‘CCS’) of CO2, and innovative renewable energy and energy storage technologies.

The Innovation Fund delegated regulation defines as ‘large-scale’ projects with capital expenditure above EUR 7.5 million, and as ‘small-scale’ projects below this threshold.

How to apply

The first call for large-scale projects is open until 29 October 2020.

You will find all information and documentation needed at the Funding and Tenders Portal, including the call text, application forms and Frequently Asked Questions.

More information is also available on INEA website.

Key elements of first call for large-scale projects

The first call will fund clean energy and clean industry innovative investments to contribute to the green recovery of EU economy and maintain the momentum in EU journey to climate neutrality.

Key elements of the first call for proposals for large-scale projects:

Timing

EventTimingLaunch of large-scale call
3 July 2020

Deadline for submission of applications to 1st stage
29 October 2020

Information on evaluation results and invitation for the 2nd stage or PDA
Q1 2021 (indicative)

Deadline for submission of applications to 2nd stage
Q2 2021 (indicative)

Information on 2nd stage evaluation results
Q4 2021 (indicative)

Award of the grants
End 2021 (indicative)

Preparation of the first call for large-scale projects

The first call for large-scale projects was prepared throughout 2019 and 2020 with the active involvement of the Innovation Fund Expert Group.

5th meeting Innovation Fund Expert Group

On 5 June 2020, the Innovation Fund Expert Group had a live-streamed virtual meeting.