De-risking renewable fuel technologies through transnational pre-commercial procurement of renewable fuel industrial value chains 2026 Grant
In context
This call is open to large companies, small and medium-sized businesses and startups and 4 others, at prototype and pilot stage, pre-seed and scale-up and mature. Coverage is read from the notice itself: the European Union.
This Horizon Europe call funds pre-commercial procurement of renewable fuel industrial value chains to de-risk and scale emerging renewable fuel technologies. It targets consortia developing transnational renewable fuel production and supply systems, with awards up to €40 million per project.
About this grant
The Horizon Europe programme funds pre-commercial procurement of renewable fuel technologies and industrial value chains to reduce market entry risk and enable scaling. The call targets consortia developing advanced renewable fuels including hydrogen, e-fuels and sustainable aviation fuels through transnational innovation procurement mechanisms. Large companies, SMEs, startups, research institutions and universities may apply, provided they form transnational consortia involving multiple EU member states or associated countries. Projects at prototype, pilot, pre-seed and seed stages are eligible. Applicants must demonstrate renewable fuel technologies at scale-up or pilot stage with a clear pathway to commercial deployment and industrial use. Grants of up to €40,000,000 per project are available. The call opens on 4 August 2026 and closes on 1 December 2026.
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Key requirements
- ✓Transnational consortium structure with partners across multiple EU member states or associated countries
- ✓Focus on pre-commercial procurement and de-risking of renewable fuel industrial value chains
- ✓Demonstration of technical feasibility and commercial viability pathway for renewable fuels (biofuels, e-fuels, hydrogen-based fuels)
- ✓Alignment with EU renewable energy and climate neutrality targets (RED III, Fit for 55)
Frequently asked questions
- How much funding does European Commission (Horizon Europe) offer?
- De-risking renewable fuel technologies through transnational pre-commercial procurement of renewable fuel industrial value chains offers up to €40M per project.
- When is the De-risking renewable fuel technologies through transnational pre-commercial procurement of renewable fuel industrial value chains deadline?
- Applications close 1 Dec 2026.
- Who can apply for De-risking renewable fuel technologies through transnational pre-commercial procurement of renewable fuel industrial value chains?
- Eligibility covers organisations in EU; large-company, sme, startup, university, research-institution, consortium, engineering-contractor.
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Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.
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