--- title: Innovation Fund Net Zero 2025 - Overview description: energy-intensive industries, renewable energy, energy storage, industrial carbon management, net-zero mobility and sustainable buildings. image: https://landing.winnovart.com/hubfs/EIC%20banners/Innovation%20Fund%20-%20Banner.png --- ![Winnovart](https://landing.winnovart.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo/winnovart%20logo.jpg?width=300&height=54&name=winnovart%20logo.jpg "Winnovart") ![Innovation Fund](https://landing.winnovart.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EIC%20banners/Innovation%20Fund%20-%20Banner.png?width=2000&height=693&name=Innovation%20Fund%20-%20Banner.png "Innovation Fund") Overview 1. [Introduction ](https://landing.winnovart.com/innovation-fund-net-zero-2025-overview#Introduction) 2. [Overview of the Innovation Fund](https://landing.winnovart.com/innovation-fund-net-zero-2025-overview#Innovation) 3. [Open for Applications](https://landing.winnovart.com/innovation-fund-net-zero-2025-overview#Open) 4. [Is your Project fit for Funding?](https://landing.winnovart.com/innovation-fund-net-zero-2025-overview#Fit) 5. [Application Process](https://landing.winnovart.com/innovation-fund-net-zero-2025-overview#Explained) 6. [Project Examples, Insights & Statistics](https://landing.winnovart.com/innovation-fund-net-zero-2025-overview#Examples) 7. [Resources & Latest updates](https://landing.winnovart.com/innovation-fund-net-zero-2025-overview#Resources) 8. [How Can Winnovart Help You](https://landing.winnovart.com/innovation-fund-net-zero-2025-overview#Winnovart) ### Introduction --- 🚀 We are introducing the **Innovation Fund / Net Zero technologies** - one of the world’s largest funding programmes for the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies.  Directly managed by the European Commission, it has a budget 💰 of €2.9 billion **to boost net-zero technologies** across Europe.  This initiative is designed to support innovative investment projects in energy-intensive industries, renewable energy, energy storage, industrial carbon management, net-zero mobility (including maritime, aviation, and road transport), and sustainable buildings.   ### Innovation Fund - Net-Zero Technologies 2025 - 2026 This initiative is designed to support innovative investment projects in energy-intensive industries, renewable energy, energy storage, industrial carbon management, net-zero mobility (including maritime, aviation, and road transport), and sustainable buildings. 🔑 Key details: - Budget: €2.9 billion - Funding intensity: Up to 60% - Multiple funding streams based on project size: - Small-scale: CAPEX €2.5 – 20 million, - Medium-scale: CAPEX €20 – 100 million, - Large-scale: CAPEX €100 million+ - Cleantech manufacturing  CAPEX  €2.5 million+ - Pilot projects CAPEX  €2.5 million+ ### Topics - Budgets - Activities ![](https://landing.winnovart.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-16-2026-11-13-47-2623-AM.png?width=2550&height=1130&name=image-png-Jan-16-2026-11-13-47-2623-AM.png)     [Innovation Fund - Reach out to express interest](https://share.hsforms.com/1YIBPVnnHRpKBUfaRSJpBwg2cxgb) ### OPEN for Applications --- 📅 **The programme is OPEN!** 📝 **Application deadline:** 23 **April 2025**   [Innovation Fund - Reach out to express interest](https://share.hsforms.com/1YIBPVnnHRpKBUfaRSJpBwg2cxgb) ### Is your Project Fit for Funding?  --- **Check your project fit and funding readiness via the self - check questionnaire** made available via the programme website. **Keeping the programme vision in mind:** **![innovation fund banner](https://landing.winnovart.com/hs-fs/hubfs/innovation%20fund%20banner.png?width=657&height=347&name=innovation%20fund%20banner.png)** *Source: official programme website*   [Innovation Fund - Check your project and funding readiness](https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/eu-funding-climate-action/innovation-fund/calls-proposals/innovation-fund-self-check-questionnaire_en) ### Application Process --- If your **preliminary review** via the self-check questionnaire/online form was **positive**, here’s how you can move forward: 1. ✅ Review the application process requirements 📄🔍 - 📌 Understand the necessary documents and evaluation criteria before proceeding. The application process is explained in the Call for proposals / Programme guideline (**[click here for direct access](https://hubs.ly/Q0368bpD0?utm_campaign=7749164-Innovation%20Fund%20-%20Net%20Zero&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8H3HjnXYVq7EdwBR81cIbHAJK81OYEra4kai6f9OiYII1wG7tUofFsf7vEJoLVT0irZsZA))**  2. 🌟 Get inspiration from previously funded projects 💡🚀 - 📌 Explore success stories and case studies in your sector. Previously funded projects / project examples from the past (some of which may be in your sector) – [Explore here](https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/eu-funding-climate-action/innovation-fund/innovation-fund-projects_en?utm_campaign=7749164-Innovation%20Fund%20-%20Net%20Zero&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8H3HjnXYVq7EdwBR81cIbHAJK81OYEra4kai6f9OiYII1wG7tUofFsf7vEJoLVT0irZsZA) 3. 🤔 **Decide if you want to go ahead** ✅❌ - 📌 Assess feasibility, alignment with funding priorities, and potential impact. 4. 🎯 **Select the right funding stream** 💰📊 - 📌 Choose the best-fit funding category based on your project scale and objectives. small scale - medium scale - large scale. 5. 📝  **Start your application!**🚀🖊️ - 📌 Begin preparing your submission with all required information. For starting an application you need to register/ sign in via the [Funding & Tenders portal click here](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/calls-for-proposals?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate&isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502,31094503&programmePeriod=2021%20-%202027&frameworkProgramme=43089234&callIdentifier=INNOVFUND-2025-NZT) (all relevant document are available here). More about the [application process here.](https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/funding-opportunities/calls-proposals/innovation-fund-2025-net-zero-technologies-call_en#tutorials)   [Innovation Fund - Reach out to express interest](https://share.hsforms.com/1YIBPVnnHRpKBUfaRSJpBwg2cxgb) ### Project examples, insights & statistics  ---   📊 **Key Highlights from Previous Calls:** - **125+ projects** funded across multiple sectors - **€6.6 billion** in EU contributions already supporting transformative projects - **444.7 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions avoided** – driving real climate action - 277 project participants, including 39 SMEs [More insights, statistics and charts HERE](https://mail.winnovart.com/innovation-fund-net-zero-technologies.-project-examples-statistics?ecid=&utm_campaign=7749164-Innovation%20Fund%20-%20Net%20Zero&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_PyhgZwQpNcVmnW4-mmKhGORXlHZgEvCUlPZuyVXz8UK0Ged_75D3wMLb9MdCBWuEBi715)   ![Screenshot 2025-02-25 at 16.19.05](https://landing.winnovart.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-02-25%20at%2016.19.05.png?width=1866&height=968&name=Screenshot%202025-02-25%20at%2016.19.05.png "Screenshot 2025-02-25 at 16.19.05") ### Resources & Latest updates ---   📚 For more details, here are some **useful resources:** 📌 **General press release:** [Read more](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_6184?utm_campaign=7749164-Innovation%20Fund%20-%20Net%20Zero&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9X5zbxOkMWpq0uCu9i9MSHpZP0w2E9LI86ip8ZfDLxYlNCwrm-OEee8v8dcsC3H1s4F2Ka) 📌 **FAQs/ General Q&A:** [Download here](https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/document/download/9858612c-c026-4d67-a053-b29a783ca301_en?filename=IF25NZT_QA_v1.pdf) 📌 **Past project examples:** [Explore here](https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/eu-funding-climate-action/innovation-fund/innovation-fund-projects_en?utm_campaign=7749164-Innovation%20Fund%20-%20Net%20Zero&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9X5zbxOkMWpq0uCu9i9MSHpZP0w2E9LI86ip8ZfDLxYlNCwrm-OEee8v8dcsC3H1s4F2Ka) 📌 **Programme guidelines – Net Zero 2024:** [View document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/innovfund/wp-call/2024/call-fiche_innovfund-2024-nzt_en.pdf?utm_campaign=7749164-Innovation%20Fund%20-%20Net%20Zero&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9X5zbxOkMWpq0uCu9i9MSHpZP0w2E9LI86ip8ZfDLxYlNCwrm-OEee8v8dcsC3H1s4F2Ka#page33) 📌 **Application process explained – [check HERE](https://mail.winnovart.com/the-innovation-fund-net-zero-technologies.-the-application-process-explained?ecid=&utm_campaign=7749164-Innovation%20Fund%20-%20Net%20Zero&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_h7Czrusu4TuJkcyJtQc-EsFGEyAJEyovBhzF4YFXuCB2GHgnqQ_8cmNwOZVQnkyJUy7X9)** **📌 Project examples, insights, statistics -** [check HERE](https://mail.winnovart.com/innovation-fund-net-zero-technologies.-project-examples-statistics?ecid=&utm_campaign=7749164-Innovation%20Fund%20-%20Net%20Zero&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_PyhgZwQpNcVmnW4-mmKhGORXlHZgEvCUlPZuyVXz8UK0Ged_75D3wMLb9MdCBWuEBi715) **📌 How to check your funding readiness -** [check HERE](https://mail.winnovart.com/innovation-fund-net-zero-technologies-self-check-project-readiness?ecid=&utm_campaign=7749164-Innovation%20Fund%20-%20Net%20Zero&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_MrEnazWm2b8qwybOIfw3mLfAilD-4lPX_ZrpLmGyTpQdNLbNGV5udwOvnaIDPiEKx-NK8)   ### How can Winnovart help You --- - Offer a **personalised presentation of the funding programme and application process** (including requirements) in a direct / online workshop - Preliminary **project fit and funding readiness review**, including a direct workshop to optimise your project concept - Managing **your online application** via the funding & tenders portal (online account, Application Form Part A, Application Form Part B, Part C) - Prepare, together with you, the **mandatory annexes** (budget, participant information, GHG emission avoidance calculator, feasibility study, business plan, detailed financial model, project shareholders’ financial resources) - Help prepare the **supporting documents** - Assign an independent expert with experience in assessing funding proposals (Horizon Europe and similar) to review your application file and provide feedback (pre-submission) [Reach out to express interest](https://share.hsforms.com/1YIBPVnnHRpKBUfaRSJpBwg2cxgb) At Winnovart, it is part of our mission to bridge the gap between stakeholders of the grants-funding market space across Europe. We believe in the potential of grants to create ecosystems that drive innovation, and growth and reduce disparities between the regions of Europe.  Our aim is to support innovative SMEs, private investors and funding agencies to become part of this ecosystem and make the most of it. Our presence in Western, Eastern and Northern Europe enables us to create international business cases for our clients, in the context of attractive funding programmes as well as beyond it, by opening up international development opportunities. For more updates on funding opportunities, please follow us on social media: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/winnovart/), [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/winnovart/) or [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Winnovart). *Disclaimer:  This is an independent resource provided by Winnovart, based on publicly available information. 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