Innovation Fund 2026 auction for industrial heat (IF26 Heat Auction)

European Commission (CINEA) · Fixed premium per tonne of CO2 abated, paid for up to 5 years; thermal storage is among the eligible technologies

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Who can apply

Industrial firms decarbonising process heat (auction: fixed premium per tonne of CO2 avoided).

Launch announced for December 2026. Deadline not published: To be checked.

DeepTechBusinessLab idea files for which this call is a real funding lead.

The rules that count are those on the official page. Checked on 24 October 2026

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