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Innovation Fund 2023 calls - Hydrogen pilot auction and demonstration projects

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Programmes Climate, Energy, Mobility

The 2023 demonstration project calls and the new hydrogen pilot auction for the Innovation Fund will both open on 23 November 2023.  Together, the calls will make up to €4.8 billion available for industry and cleantech players in Europe to support the objectives of the European Green Deal and the Net-Zero Industry Act

The hydrogen pilot auction will close on 8 February 2024 (estimated). Auctions are a new financing mechanism under the Innovation Fund and a key element of the EU Hydrogen Bank. A €800 million budget will be available for bidders (project developers). You can view the presentation and recording of DG CLIMA's info session on the pilot auction here.

The 2023 demonstration project calls will close on 9 April 2024 (estimated), with €4 billion budget for:

  • (general) decarbonisation
  • cleantech manufacturing
  • maritime sector
  • energy-intensive industries

Flemish stakeholders can also find more information on the website of the Flemish Energy and Climate Agency (VEKA).

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