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Stakeholder Consultation on the Innovation Fund Pilot Heat Auction

On 16 April, the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) facilitated the first stakeholder consultation on the design of the new auction for industrial process heat decarbonisation under the Innovation Fund. As announced in the Clean Industrial Deal communication, this new auction is scheduled for the end of 2025.   

For the event recording, presentation, and more information, please consult the dedicated event page.

2025 Cleantech Conference: Advancing Europe’s Clean Industrial Transformation

On 8 April 2025, the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) hosted this year’s Innovation Fund conference together with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). This conference explored the Clean Industrial Deal and how Europe is going to navigate the critical topic of investment for decarbonisation.

 For the event recording and more information, please visit our dedicated event page.

Innovation Fund: National Info Days for IF24 calls

In collaboration with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) supports Member States with the organisation of Info Days to promote the Innovation Fund locally and reach out to potential applicants. You can find more information on the past Info Days below.

Innovation Fund 2024 Call and Battery Info Day

On December 17 and 18 2024, the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) and the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) hosted the Info Day for the Innovation Fund 2024 Auction (IF24 Auction).

The event recording and presentation are now available.

Innovation Fund 2024 Auction Info Day

On 10 December 2024, the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) and the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) hosted the Info Day for the Innovation Fund 2024 Auction (IF24 Auction). 

The event recording and presentation are now available.

Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Partnership Workshop

On 13 June 2024, the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA), European Investment Bank, and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst held a joint hybrid workshop to explain the financing opportunities offered to innovative projects through this partnership.

Learn more on how the EU-Catalyst Partnership can provide grants, quasi-equity and equity funding to boost and scale-up investments in innovative decarbonisation technologies that are expected to enable the future net-zero economy.

Innovation Fund Stakeholder Consultation (renewable hydrogen auction)

On 12 June 2024, the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) held a stakeholder consultation to discuss the draft Terms and Conditions (T&C’s) for the upcoming renewable hydrogen auction under the Innovation Fund.

The event gathered key learnings from the IF23 Auction, as well as feedback received from bidders through a dedicated survey. As part of a “lessons learned” exercise, such feedback will be integrated into the final T&C’s for the upcoming auction later this year.

Please find all relevant material from the 12 June stakeholder consultation on our dedicated event page.

Innovation Fund Stakeholder Consultation (regular grants)

On 11 June 2024, the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) held a stakeholder consultation discussing the upcoming Calls for Proposals under the Innovation Fund.

This event gave stakeholders an overview of previous Innovation Fund Calls as well as related policy updates.

The stakeholder feedback gathered at the event will be integrated in future IF Calls for Proposals. Please find all relevant material from the 11 June stakeholder consultation on our dedicated event page.

Innovation Fund Stakeholder Workshop on Supporting European Battery Manufacturing

On 25 April 2024, the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) hosted an Innovation Fund stakeholder workshop to gather perspectives and insights on best practices with the aim of boosting battery manufacturing in Europe.

This workshop followed the recent call from Executive Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič for increased support to the EU's battery manufacturing industry.

As outlined in our options paper, the Innovation Fund can contribute to the development of this sector in several ways.

For more information and materials from the Info Day, please consult the dedicated event page.

The next stakeholder consultation on IF support for battery manufacturing will take place before the summer break.

Cleantech Conference: driving sustainable innovation

On 11 April 2024, the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) hosted this year’s Cleantech Conference together with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). The conference explored pathways to support European manufacturing of cleantech devices and their components, with a specific focus on renewable energy technologies, batteries, electrolysers, and heat pumps.

To learn more and find useful material from the Conference, please consult our dedicated event page.

IF23 Call – Info Day

On 7 December 2023, the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) and the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) organised an Info Day for the Innovation Fund 2023 Call (IF23). For more information and materials from the Info Day, please consult the dedicated event page.

IF23 Auction – Info Day

On 30 November 2023, the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) and the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) organised an Info Day for the Innovation Fund 2023 (IF23) Auction for renewable hydrogen. For more information and materials from the Info Day, please consult the dedicated event page.

IF23 Call – Info Day maritime sector

On 1 February 2024, the European Commission, together with ESPO, CLIA, ECSA, FEPORT, SEA Europe and WaterborneTP organised an Innovation Fund Info Day for the waterborne transport sector. The presentations and event recording are available below:

Innovation Fund: National Info Days for IF23 calls

In collaboration with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) supports Member States with the organisation of Info Days  to promote the Innovation Fund locally and reach out to potential applicants. You can find more information on the past Info Days below.

Innovation Fund: How-to webinar and online orientation sessions for third small-scale call applicants

On 4 and 5 July 2023, the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) and the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) organised a hands-on workshop on the small scale projects’ call for application.  Potential applicants could also participate in orientation sessions where they had the opportunity to present their projects and ask questions to CINEA and DG CLIMA’s project teams. For more information and materials from the event, please consult the dedicate page

Boosting innovation and investments through carbon pricing

On 22 June 2023, the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) organised a policy session during the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) to exchange views on how the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) can best spur investments towards a decarbonised EU economy. The event gathered policy makers, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and industry representatives, including beneficiaries from the EU ETS Innovation Fund. For more information on the session, please consult the dedicate event page.

Innovation Fund Project Development Assistance – Knowledge Sharing Event

The European Investment Bank (EIB), which implements the project development assistance under the Innovation Fund, organised  a knowledge-sharing event related to this kind of support on 14 June 2023. For more information and materials from the event, please consult the dedicated page.

Innovation Fund: Stakeholder Consultation Event on the 2023 call for proposals

On 13 June 2023, the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) hosted a hybrid consultation event for sector-specific stakeholders to gather their input on the design of the 2023 Innovation Fund call for proposals. For more information and materials from the event, please consult the dedicated page.

Innovation Fund Info Days at national level

In collaboration with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) supports Member States with the organisation of Info Days to promote the Innovation Fund locally and reach out to potential applicants. You can find more information on the past Info Days here.

Info Day – 3rd call for small-scale projects

On 20 April 2023, the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA), in collaboration with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), organised an info day to present the third call for small-scale projects under the Innovation Fund. For more information and materials from the Info Day, please consult the dedicated event page.

Innovation Fund: Financing Innovative Clean Tech Conference

On 19 January 2023, the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) organised the 2023 Cleantech Conference in collaboration with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). The event attracted policymakers, investors, industry leaders and other stakeholders who raised awareness among public and private financiers about the many business opportunities that the EU Innovation Fund introduces. Moreover, the event celebrated the 16 successful Innovation Fund Projects under the 2021 large-scale calls with a signing ceremony for their grant agreements. For more information and materials from the event, please consult the dedicated event page.

Innovation Fund Info Days: Third call for large-scale projects

On 29 and 30 November 2022, the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA), in collaboration with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) organised dedicated Info Days for the third call for large-scale projects, to discuss lessons learned from the previous call and best practices to follow in the application process, as well as the key features of the call. For more information and materials from the Info Days, please consult the dedicated event page.

Designing a competitive bidding tool to fund hydrogen innovation: stakeholder consultation

On 21 November 2022, the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) organised an event to consult the industry on the design  of a new tool to help the hydrogen sector raise funds for innovation. The event had a specific focus on potential Contracts for Difference and Carbon Contracts for Difference. This stakeholder consultation was relevant for industries that work with hydrogen, such as steel, chemicals and synthetic fuels manufacturers, hydrogen project developers and more. For additional information and materials from the event, please consult the dedicated page.

Innovation Fund: Lessons learned from the first call for large scale projects

On 13 January 2022, the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) and the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) organised an event to present the lessons learnt, best practices and other key takeaways from the first Innovation Fund call for large-scale projects.  For more information and materials from the event, please consult the dedicated page.

Innovation Fund: Second Large-scale call for projects Info Day

On 10 November 2021, the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) together with the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA), organised an Info Day to present the second call for large-scale projects under the Innovation Fund.

For more information and materials from the Info Day, please consult the dedicated event page.

Delivering on the European Green Deal: Financing clean technology with the Innovation Fund

On 21 October 2021, the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) and the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) organised an event during the 2021 European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW). The aim was to discuss Europe’s clean energy future and get an overview of projects to be funded under the first Innovation Fund small-scale call, as well as highlighting their contribution to the European Green Deal. For more information and materials from the event, please consult the dedicated page.

Innovation Fund: Lessons learned from the first call for small-scale projects and state aid support

On 12 October 2021, the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) and the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) organised an event to present key takeaways from the Innovation Fund’s call for small-scale proposals, such as the revised state aid rules applying to clean tech projects and relevant national aid schemes.  For more information and materials from the event, please consult the dedicated page.

Innovation Fund: Lessons learnt from the applications to the 2020 calls

On 28 April 2021, the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) organised an online event on the first two calls for projects launched under the Innovation Fund in 2020. The event provided an overview of both the project applications which got invited to the second stage of the large-scale call, the technological pathways derived from applications to the first call for small-scale projects, and the feedback gathered from the survey for applicants. This was also an occasion to discuss lessons learnt and best practices. For more information and materials from the event, please consult the dedicated page.

Innovation Fund: Info Day on second call for large-scale projects

On 10 November 2021, the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), together with the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) organised an Info Day to present the second call for large-scale projects under the Innovation Fund. For more information and materials from the Info Day, please consult the dedicated event page.

Technical workshop on project maturity, scalability and innovation selection criteria

On 12 March 2020, the Directorate General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) organised a web-streamed workshop addressed the following Innovation Fund-related topics:

  • project maturity
  • innovation and scalability selection criteria
  • due diligence
  • project development assistance
  • knowledge sharing

Please find more information on the workshop below:

Technical workshops on GHG emission avoidance and relevant costs

On 5-6 February 2020, a group of technical experts selected by the Innovation Fund Expert Group (IFEG) discussed potential methodologies to estimate GHG emissions avoidance and relevant costs of innovative projects eligible for funding under the Innovation Fund. This was done in preparation for the first call for proposals expected for June 2020. Please find more information on the workshop below: