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Steel Pilot and demonstration projects 2026 Grant
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This call is open to large companies, small and medium-sized businesses and research institutions and 2 others, at prototype and pilot stage and scale-up and mature. Coverage is read from the notice itself: the European Union.
This EU-funded call supports pilot and demonstration projects in steel production that advance circular economy, emissions reduction, and waste management through innovation in recycling, by-product recovery, and process optimization. Eligible applicants include steel producers, research institutions, and consortia seeking to deploy proven technologies at scale.
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This call supports pilot and demonstration projects that advance steel production towards circular economy principles and lower emissions. Projects should focus on deploying proven technologies at scale, with emphasis on recycling, recovery of by-products, process optimisation, or waste management innovation. Large companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, research institutions, nonprofits and consortia may apply. Applicants must be based in EU member states or associated countries. Projects should be at pilot or demonstration stage, with clear environmental outcomes measurable through life-cycle assessment, pollution reduction, water stewardship or waste treatment. Dissemination of findings and skills development are required elements. Grants totalling €7,620,000 are available through the call. Applications open on 17 June 2026 and close on 16 September 2026.
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