Call Module 2026-09: Integrated industrial energy systems

Accelerating integrated, low-carbon solutions in industrial energy systems will play a central role in achieving climate neutrality while maintaining European competitiveness and energy security.

This call module supports research and innovation on the development and demonstration of integrated solutions for climate-neutral industrial production at industrial sites. Solutions should reduce direct process emissions by increasing electrification, enabling the use of renewable energy and hydrogen, and improving efficiency. This will strengthen the role of industry as a flexible part of the energy system.

The proposals should cover at least two pathways in the illustrated topic:

Projects should demonstrate measurable progress towards climate-neutral industrial production, including reduced direct emissions, improved resource efficiency, and increased system flexibility. Projects should also demonstrate integrated system solutions at industrial site level, with clear potential for scale-up, replication, and progress towards commercial readiness.

Projects are expected to:

• End at TRL 5 or higher
• Industrial involvement is mandatory. Participation of an end user is encouraged.

Potential overlaps with other Call Modules: see the full call text when published this summer. 

Contact point: TRI6@cetpartnership.eu

Attention: This is an introduction to the call module. Make sure to read the full call text, including scope, requirements and eligibility conditions, which will be published this summer.

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