Question 1

What EU grants are available for the Energy sector?

Accepted Answer

The European Commission offers a wide range of funding opportunities specifically designed for the Energy sector. These include grants through Horizon Europe (the EU's flagship research and innovation programme with a budget of €95.5 billion), the European Innovation Council (EIC) which provides funding for breakthrough innovations, and various sector-specific initiatives. Funding types range from Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) with 100% funding rates, to Innovation Actions (IA) with 70% funding for companies, and Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) for networking and coordination activities. Our database helps you find grants that match your organization's specific needs, project stage, and funding requirements.

Question 2

How do I apply for Energy grants from the EU?

Accepted Answer

Applying for EU grants in the Energy sector involves several key steps. First, use Grantalist to identify suitable open calls that match your project idea and organization type. Next, carefully review the call documentation, including eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and the work programme. Most EU grants require you to form a consortium with partners from at least 3 different EU member states or associated countries. Once ready, you'll submit your proposal through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, which includes a detailed description of your project, work packages, budget breakdown, and impact assessment. The evaluation process typically takes 3-5 months, after which successful applicants enter grant agreement preparation. We recommend starting your application at least 2-3 months before the deadline.

Question 3

What is the typical funding amount for Energy EU grants?

Accepted Answer

EU grants for the Energy sector offer diverse funding levels depending on the programme and action type. Small-scale grants through programmes like EIC Accelerator can start from €500,000 up to €2.5 million in grant funding, plus up to €15 million in equity investment. Collaborative research projects under Horizon Europe typically range from €3 million to €10 million for standard projects, while some large-scale flagship initiatives can exceed €20 million. SMEs and startups often benefit from higher funding rates (up to 70% for Innovation Actions compared to large companies) and access to specialized instruments. The exact amount depends on the specific call topic, project scope, consortium size, and type of activities proposed.

Question 4

Who is eligible for Energy EU grants?

Accepted Answer

Eligibility for Energy EU grants extends to a wide range of organizations. Legal entities from EU member states and associated countries (including the UK for some programmes, Norway, Switzerland, and others) are typically eligible. This includes universities and research institutions, large enterprises and multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 250 employees, startups and scale-ups, public bodies and NGOs, and international organizations. Some calls specifically target certain organization types, such as SME-only calls or academic-focused research grants. Third-country participation is possible in many programmes, though often without EU funding.

EU Grants for Energy

Predicting and avoiding road crashes based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big data

Accelerated multi-physical and virtual testing for battery aging, reliability, and safety evaluation (Batt4EU Partnership)

Boosting the transformation towards climate-neutral cities, the net-zero economy and open strategic autonomy through Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP)

Development of sustainable and design-to-cost batteries with (energy-)efficient manufacturing processes and based on advanced and safer materials (Batt4EU Partnership)

Lighthouse Codes for HPC Applications

Reliable data and practices to measure and calculate transport emissions in multimodal transport chains

Integrating advanced materials, cell design and manufacturing development for high-performance batteries aimed at mobility (Batt4EU Partnership)

Real time monitoring of regulated and non-regulated emissions from all types of vessels and other port activities in order to enforce emission limits in waterfront cities

Community Centres of Excellence

Approaches, verification and training for Edge-AI building blocks for CCAM Systems (CCAM Partnership)

Innovative construction and maintenance, with the use of new materials and techniques, for resilient and sustainable transport infrastructure

Icing in the context of sustainable aviation

Expanding Investment Ecosystems

Transversal Centres of Excellence

Monitoring and Evaluation of the Societal Readiness Pilot

Next-generation environment perception for real world CCAM operations: Error-free and secure technologies to improve energy-efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and circularity (CCAM Partnership)

Framework Loans

Standalone projects

Intelligent & Integrated Asset Management

Network Management Planning And Control & Mobility Management In A Multimodal Environment And Digital Enablers

Regional Rail Services / Innovative Rail Services To Revitalise Capillary Lines

A Sustainable And Green Rail System

Extending The Rail Network Of PHDS

Sustainable Competitive Digital Green Rail Freight Services

Digital & Automatic Up To Automated Train Operations

Smarter buildings as part of the energy system for increased efficiency and flexibility – Societal Readiness Pilot

Towards commercialisation of Perovskite PV and development of dedicated manufacturing equipment (EUPI-PV Partnership)

Competitiveness, energy security and integration aspects of advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin value chains

Phase out fossil fuel in energy intensive industries through the efficient integration of renewable energy sources

Optimal combination of low embodied carbon construction products, technical building systems and circularity principles for climate neutral buildings (Built4People Partnership)

Frequently Asked Questions About Energy EU Grants