
Four other Coordination and Support Actions (CSAs) have been funded under the topic HORIZON-CL5-2023-D2-01-07: ‘Support for the deployment of R&I results for climate mitigation. Synergies with the ETS Innovation Fund’. The projects have a duration between 30 and 36 months and started their work in January 2024.

Low-carbon technologies in energy-intensive industries
2DPLOY
Paving the way for the decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries – 2DPLOY Project aims to support European energy-intensive industries in increasing the deployment of carbon-neutral technologies and processes, hence supporting the climate ambitions of the European Union. The project will create an innovation pipeline of mature innovations developed under Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe projects to the Innovation Fund by offering capacity building and tailored guidance to innovation owners in preparing viable IF applications. Moreover, 2DPLOY aims to create a stream of innovation for low-carbon technologies within energy-intensive industries. The project will also cultivate optimal methodologies and back pilot Innovation Fund proposals while promoting transparent collaboration and cultivating synergistic relationships.

Carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS)
LEADS
Bridging the innovation gap from H2020 and HEU to the Innovation Fund – LEADS Project aims to accelerate the path towards the EU’s target of becoming the first carbon-neutral continent by 2050. This challenge is tackled by building an innovation pipeline for promising Carbon Capture Use and Storage technologies from Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe to the Innovation Fund, supporting innovation owners in overcoming the main bottlenecks and reaching final investment decisions. LEADS will deliver a set of measures to assess and select the most promising framework projects, and coach and enable them to apply to the Innovation Fund. Furthermore, the project focuses on developing reusable tools and synergy mechanisms between H2020/HEU and IF.

Renewable energy generation
DIAMONDS4IF
With a specific focus in the field of renewable energy, DIAMONDS4IF aims at developing a systematic approach to support selected Horizon 2020 beneficiary companies to further develop their projects and apply for the ETS Innovation Fund (IF). The IF fosters low carbon processes and technologies – and many results from H2020 provide promising solutions for deployment. The project will create a toolbox – based on our intelligence platform ©Wheesbee – and will generate at least five solid proposals with detailed plans for scalability, commercialisation, and financial models. In the medium term, DIAMONDS4IF will develop and nurture a continuous innovation pipeline from H2020 innovations to deployment. It will also improve understanding of relevant regulations and address issues arising from the project planning and management.

Energy storage & hydrogen
H2IF
H2IF’s mission is to validate the effectiveness of this connection by scaling up and submitting three meticulously selected projects to the Innovation Fund instrument. These projects exemplify R&I excellence, boasting high potential for ‘climate neutrality’ and innovation while already enjoying support from Horizon 2020. With a strategic focus on hydrogen and energy storage projects, H2IF aims to pioneer a paradigm shift in sustainable technology deployment. By joining the collective expertise and resources of both Horizon 2020 and the Innovation Fund, the project strives for real-world impact, driving forward the transition towards a greener and more resilient future.