Deadline Date: February 19, 2026
The European Commission is now seeking grant applications to accelerate the production of renewable fuel of non biological origin and electrolytic low-carbon hydrogen in Europe.
This initiative aims to expand new and additional production capacity to help meet the European Union’s 2030 renewable hydrogen targets. By supporting projects aligned with the Renewable Energy Directive and the Hydrogen and Gas Market Directive, the call seeks to strengthen Europe’s position in clean energy while reducing dependence on conventional fossil fuels.
The call provides a substantial budget of EUR 1.3 billion, with EUR 300 million specifically allocated under this stream. Projects are expected to demonstrate strong feasibility and must reach financial close within two and a half years of signing the grant agreement. This requirement reflects the EU’s focus on advancing ready-to-deploy hydrogen technologies that can contribute quickly to the region’s climate and industrial goals.
The opportunity is open to legal entities from any country in the world, offering broad potential for international collaboration. Public bodies, private companies and organisations of various legal forms are eligible as long as they register in the EU’s Participant Register and undergo validation. While natural persons are not eligible, self-employed individuals may participate if their business structure lacks separate legal personality. International organisations are also welcome, and entities without legal personality may apply if they can legally commit to obligations and provide adequate financial assurances.
Applicants may also involve additional partners in roles such as subcontractors or providers of in-kind contributions, allowing for flexible consortium structures tailored to the project’s scale and complexity. However, EU bodies, apart from the Joint Research Centre, cannot participate as beneficiaries.
This funding call presents a valuable chance for organisations to advance Europe’s hydrogen economy by developing innovative, sustainable solutions that contribute to cleaner energy systems and long-term environmental resilience.
For more information, visit European Commission.
