On 23 November 2023, the Commission will open two calls for proposals to accelerate the deployment of innovative technologies in Europe. Together, the calls will make up to €4.8 billion available for industry and clean tech players in Europe.

Together, the calls will make up to €4.8 billion available for industry and clean tech players in Europe to support the objectives of the European Green Deal and the Net-Zero Industry Act

Innovation Fund 2023 Call

IF23 Call will offer up to €4 billion for projects in various sectors, including decarbonisation, clean tech manufacturing, maritime and energy-intensive industries. The application window will be open until early April 2024.

Innovation Fund 2023 Auction

The IF23 Auction is the first of its kind in Europe. It aims to support renewable hydrogen production. A €800 million budget will be available for bidders (project developers). Bids can be placed until early February 2024.

Next steps

The Commission and the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)are organising two dedicated info days to run potential applicants through the call text and application process. These events will also allow us to share lessons learned from previous calls and best practice examples.

To register for these events, please use the links below:

• 30 November - IF23 Auction Info Day
• 7 December - IF23 Call Info Day - View session recording here.

Maltese potential applicants can contact the National Contact Point for more information and updates about the Innovation Fund: Mr. Carmel Vella, Programme Manager (EU Funds), Funds and Programmes Division, MEFL: carmel.i.vella@gov.mt

The Commission also has an InnovFund helpdesk which applicants can use to send in their queries. The link to the helpdesk can be found: Helpdesk link.

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