- increase its circular material use rate, based on a sound and realistic baseline; - reduce the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) delivered to end-users - including, where relevant, production, distribution, and storage costs, based on a sound and realistic baseline and considering different geographic scenarios; and - contribute to Europe’s industrial leadership and competitiveness, in line with the objectives of Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA)[1] for the EU manufacturing capacity of net-zero technologies[2],[3].
The conditions for qualifying. An eligibility check tests your details against each one.
At least 3 independent partners
Does your company qualify?
Give a few facts about your company and project, and see for each condition whether you meet it.
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Grant from SBEP (EU-funded project) across the EU. Total budget €37,723,260. Applications until 16 November 2026.
A check is an indication from the published conditions and the facts you give. Only the competent authority decides whether you are eligible.