KIC InnoEnergy opens 2016 call
Applications are now open for KIC InnoEnergy’s 2016 Call for Innovation Proposals. The call is seeking applications from businesses, whether start-ups, SMEs or larger, which have innovative projects in sustainable energy at the research and development stage.
The call aims to address the challenges faced in bringing new products, solutions and services to market, and provide a variety of European-wide skills and resources to help turn innovations into commercial realities.
In particular, the call welcomes applications relating to sustainable energy innovations in the areas of clean coal and gas technologies, energy storage, energy efficiency, energy from chemical fuels, renewable energies, smart and efficient buildings and cities, the smart electric grid, and sustainable nuclear and renewable convergence.
KIC InnoEnergy CEO Diego Pavia said: “We face a global challenge to reduce emissions and halt climate change at the same time as maintaining supplies of affordable energy for our homes and businesses. KIC InnoEnergy’s Call for Innovation Proposals provides a gateway for finding new sustainable innovations and solutions to revolutionise the way all of us use and consume energy.
“Through our call last year we helped to bring some truly sector-changing innovations to market – this year’s call is set to be even more exciting. Our aim is to further expand our outreach and connect with the creativity of Europe’s innovators, who work on revolutionary projects every day. We want to help them bring their concepts to market quickly and effectively, shortening their journey from lab to launch, so that they can start making an impact on our relationship with energy as soon as possible. The call’s aim is to expand the network of Europe’s sustainable energy innovations and maintain KIC InnoEnergy at the forefront of today’s sustainable energy sector.”
Applications can be submitted online from today (15 January) until 4 April 2016. Qualifying applicants will then be invited to a two-part assessment with KIC InnoEnergy before successful projects are welcomed on to the programme.
A free webinar on the call and application process will be held on Friday 29 January at 13:00 CET. Visit the KIC website to sign up.
