KIC InnoEnergy has launched the Call for Innovation Proposals 2016 with the aim of bringing new sustainable energy projects to market, including renewables.
KIC said the call is seeking European businesses – start-ups, SMEs or larger companies – that have an innovation in sustainable energy but that need support commercialising their new service or product.
The aim is to accelerate new sustainable energy concepts to market by providing support to innovators in developing their business concepts, strengthening their business models, building expert teams, and providing access to finance.
As well as renewables, the call also includes: clean coal and gas technologies; energy storage; energy efficiency; energy from chemical fuels; smart and efficient buildings and cities; smart electric grid; and sustainable nuclear and renewable convergence.
Proposals are being accepted from 15 January until 4 April.
KIC said applicants will then be asked to present their proposals to two assessment committees.
Successful applicants will be announced on 31 May.
KIC InnoEnergy chief executive officer Diego Pavia said: “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.”
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