- Funding agency:
- EC
- Status:
- awarded
- Location:
- EU 27, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland
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Innovation Fund 2024 Auction - Fixed Premium Auction for RFNBO hydrogen production for the maritime sector
Details
Location:
EU 27, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway
Grantmaking entity type:
Multilateral organization
Status:
Awarded
Budget:
EUR 200,000,000
Award ceiling:
N/A
Award floor:
N/A
Sector:
Energy, Ports Engineering
Languages:
English
Eligible applicants:
Government / Public Bodies, Private Sector
Eligible applicant countries:
Worldwide
Date posted:
Dec 3, 2024
Description
Topic updates
21 May 2025
The results of the evaluation for the auction call InnovFund-2024-AUC-RFNBO-Hydrogen are as follows:
Number of proposals submitted: 61
Number of inadmissible proposals: 10
Number of ineligible proposals: 1
Number of above-threshold proposals: 34
Number of below-threshold pr…
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- European Stability Mechanism (ESM)
- Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency (CHAFEA), Health and Food Safety Unit
- European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
- European Fisheries Control Agency
- Single Resolution Board
- Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC Office)
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EU Bodies
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- European Economic and Social Committee
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- Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators
- Energy Community Secretariat
About the Sectors
Energy
Involves the production, transformation, transportation, and distribution of energy from renewable and non-renewable sources.
Key areas:
- Renewable and non-renewable energy production
- Energy infrastructure and distribution systems
- Power generation and energy supply solutions
Ports Engineering
Focuses on the design, construction, and maintenance of ports, harbors, and marine infrastructure to support safe navigation and efficient cargo and passenger operations.
Key areas:
- Port and terminal design and rehabilitation
- Marine dredging and reclamation works
- Harbor structures (piers, wharfs, breakwaters)
- Shipyard and dockyard infrastructure support
Locations
Iceland
Iceland prioritizes renewable energy infrastructure, transport networks, and digital connectivity to support its export economy and tourism sector. Hydropower and geothermal energy form the backbone of national energy systems and industrial development. Infrastructure financing is supported by public investment and strong institutional frameworks. Climate resilience, remote regional connectivity, and sustainable tourism management shape long-term planning.
Nr. of tenders: 1891
Nr. of grants: 2218
Nr. of donors: 358
Nr. of jobs: 17
Nr. of tenders: 1891
Nr. of grants: 2218
Nr. of donors: 358
Nr. of jobs: 17
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein maintains high-quality transport links, energy systems, and digital infrastructure to support its financial and industrial sectors. Infrastructure is financed through strong public finances and close economic integration with Switzerland and the EU market. Development priorities focus on sustainable mobility, energy efficiency, and technological modernization. Limited geographic size and environmental protection requirements shape infrastructure planning.
Nr. of tenders: 1519
Nr. of grants: 1419
Nr. of donors: 276
Nr. of jobs: 17
Nr. of tenders: 1519
Nr. of grants: 1419
Nr. of donors: 276
Nr. of jobs: 17
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