Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
Horizon Europe is the European Union (EU) funding programme for the period 2021 – 2027, which targets the sectors of research and innovation. The programme’s budget is around € 95.5 billion, of which € 5.4 billion is from NextGenerationEU to stimulate recovery and strengthen the EU’s resilience in the future, and € 4.5 billion is additional aid.
Identifier Code
Call
Summary
The topic of this Call implements the co-programmed European Partnership on ‘Zero Emission Waterborne Transport’ (ZEWT) and its overall aim is to reduce the vessel’s energy demand, facilitating the transition to sustainable energy sources with lower energy density and potentially higher cost.
Detailed Call Description
Τhe specific Call is under the Destination ‘’Clean and competitive solutions for all transport modes” which addresses activities that improve the climate and environmental footprint, as well as competitiveness, of different transport modes.
Energy efficiency measures may have specific applications linked to new technologies (e.g. alternative fuels, fuel cells, electrification, assisted wind power propulsion) which require significant changes in the on-board energy balance and management.
Projects are expected to address technological solutions for energy efficiency yielding at least 10% reduction in energy consumption compared to best available technologies for similar applications in case of a single measure and at least 20% in case of combined measures.
A wide range of potential solutions may be proposed, including for example: reducing thermal, electrical and propulsive loads, optimisation of on-board energy management systems, design based systemic/holistic approaches and/or the use of active/adaptive technologies. Additionally, digital solutions supporting operational strategies and remote monitoring and control can also
be addressed if they are contributing to higher energy efficiency. (Other potential solutions are illustrated in the HE Main Work Programme 2021–2022 –Climate, Energy and Mobility).
Cyber security aspects are expected to be taken into account as well as, solutions that are applicable to a wide variety of waterborne operations (and not just selective cases), regarding both maritime and inland navigation will be prioritized.
Activities addressing efficiency gains through the design of internal combustion engines or power generation systems are excluded.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
100%
Around € 5,00 million.
Thematic Categories
- Environment and Climate Change
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
- Transport
Eligibility for Participation
- Fishermen, Aquaculturists, Owners of Vessels
- International Organisations
- Large Enterprises
- Local Authorities
- NGOs
- Non Profit Organisations
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- State-owned Enterprises
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
Research and Innovation Foundation
29a Andrea Michalakopoulou, 1075 Nicosia
P.O.Box 23422, 1683 Nicosia
Phone Number: +357 22205000
Email Address: support@research.org.cy
Website: https://www.research.org.cy/en/
Contact Persons:
Mr Christakis Theocharous
Scientific Officer A’
Contact Phone: +357 22 205 029
Contact Email: ctheocharous@research.org.cy
Mr George Christou
Scientific Officer
Contact Phone: +357 22 205 030
Contact Email: gchristou@research.org.cy