Net Zero Technology - Demo Projects Open Call #1

European Commission

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Date closing: June 01, 2026
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Industry focus: All
Total budget: 540,000 €
Entity type: Public Agency
Vertical focus: All

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Open
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Geographic focus: EU;
Public/Private: Public
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Overview

Applications are submitted online via the GoodGrant platform within the defined deadline. After submission, proposals undergo an eligibility check by the consortium and then an evaluation by independent experts based on predefined criteria (Excellence, Impact, Implementation). Proposals meeting the minimum thresholds are ranked, and funding is awarded to the highest-scoring projects until the available budget is exhausted. 10 projects will be funded.

The minimum consortium is 2 SMEs from 2 different eligible regions (NUTS 2).

The call aims to :

• Accelerate the deployment of Net-Zero Technologies (NZT) in manufacturing

• Support the development of European NZT solutions

• Support trans-regional and trans-national SME collaboration

• Strengthen European industrial competitiveness.

• Contribute to industrial decarbonisation

Projects must address at least one of the following NZT categories :

• Battery and energy storage technologies : Technologies that improve energy retention, efficiency, and management (e.g., advanced battery cells, thermal storage, etc.)

• Hydrogen technologies : Specifically focusing on electrolysers (production of green hydrogen) and fuel cells (using hydrogen for power), which are critical for decarbonizing heavy industry and transport.

• Electricity grid technologies : Solutions that make the power grid smarter, more flexible, and capable of handling high loads of renewable energy.

• Wind, solar, and other green energy production technologies for decarbonation : This broad category includes renewable energy technologies applied directly to industrial processes to drastically reduce carbon footprints (e.g., electrifying heat processes, integrating wind/solar into factories).

Projects should address one or more of the following ecosystems :

• Automotive, Mobility or Transport

• Aerospace & Defence

• Energy-Intensive Industries

The guide for applicants is available on the Open Call Website : JEWEL Joint nEtWork for European net-zero manufacturing Leadership | Evoluma Klaster Przemysłowy

Last updated on 2026-04-16 09:52