Innovation Fund - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
Supports small-scale clean tech projects that contribute to greenhouse gas emission reductions in energy-intensive industries.
10 December 2025 | 09:30 CET | online 10 December 2025 | 14:30 CET | online 16 December 2025 | 09:00 CET | online Discover the programme The Innovation Fund, financed by EU Emissions Trading System revenues, is one of the world’s largest funding programmes for the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies. The Fund focuses on highly innovative clean technologies and big flagship projects with European added value that can bring significant emission and greenhouse gas reductions. Innovation Fund projects cover a wide range of innovative technologies in areas such as energy- intensive industries, renewables, energy storage, net-zero mobility and buildings, hydrogen, and carbon capture, use and storage. They are located in the EU, Liechtenstein, Iceland, and Norway. Regular grants Competitive bidding Opportunities Find funding for your project through calls or auctions. Evaluate Innovation Fund proposals. Overview of signed projects Support for applicants Calculate the greenhouse gas emission avoidance potential. Upcoming Innovation Fund info days in EU countries. Tailor-made support from the EIB to improve project maturity. Get personal support in your country. News, funding opportunities and more going straight into your inbox. Manage your EU funded project Communication and visibility requirements Necessary guidance and documents. Disseminate acquired project knowledge. Create your profile and find new partners Featured Projects • Innovation Fund (IF) (2021/2027) News • News article • 4 December 2025 • 1 min read • 10 November 2025 • 6 min read Events • Info days • Online only • Live streaming available Publications • Report • 17 November 2025 • European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency • Factsheet • 5 November 2025 Additional information • European Commission - Directorate General for Climate Action • Data Protection Notice - Innovation Fund
