Innovation Fund is one of the world's largest funding programs for the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies. The Innovation Fund was established by Article 10a(8) of Directive 2003/87/EC to support innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes in all Member States
Call for proposals for the innovation fund.
In the EU, polluters have to pay for their greenhouse gas emissions through the Emissions Trading System (ETS). The money raised through the ETS is reinvested in the Innovation Fund: one of the world's largest funding programmes for innovative low-carbon technologies.
A new instrument for financing innovative low-carbon technologies within the Innovation Fund.
Innovation Fund calls are prepared with the active participation of the Innovation Fund Expert Group.
The European Commission and/or CINEA organise regular events and webinars on the Innovation Fund to present lessons learned or relevant policy developments.
Have you submitted an application to the Innovation Fund but not received a grant? You may be able to use our Project Development Assistance (PDA).
List of national contact points for the Innovation Fund, available to provide further information on the Fund and in particular on its interactions with national funding instruments and other EU programmes.



