# Impact Funding Europe > Impact Funding Europe helps companies and consortiums across Europe secure EU grant funding for smart, digital and climate-neutral projects. ## programme pages, about, contact - [Impact Funding Europe auf der Enlit Europe 2026](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/veranstaltungen/enlit-europe-2026/): Impact Funding Europe nimmt an der Enlit Europe 2026 in Wien teil (10.-12. November). Besprechen Sie mit uns EU-Förderung und Projekte für Energie und Klimainnovation. - [Veranstaltungen](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/veranstaltungen/) - [Events](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/events/) - [Impact Funding Europe at Enlit Europe 2026](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/events/enlit-europe-2026/): Impact Funding Europe will attend Enlit Europe 2026 in Vienna, 10-12 November. Discuss EU funding routes, Innovation Fund preparation and project partnerships. - [Direct Air Capture 2027 Call](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/horizon-europe/direct-air-capture-2027-call/): Informieren Sie sich über das Horizon-Europe-Thema Direct Air Capture und die Konsortialbildung. Teilen Sie Ihre Kompetenzen mit Impact Funding Europe. - [Direct Air Capture 2027 Call](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/horizon-europe/direct-air-capture-2027-call/): Explore the Horizon Europe Direct Air Capture topic, its technical scope and consortium opportunity. Share your organisation's capabilities with Impact Funding Europe. - [Beratungsleistungen](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/modernisierungsfonds/beratungsleistungen/): Lassen Sie die grundsätzliche Eignung Ihres Projekts prüfen und identifizieren Sie mit Impact Funding Europe relevante nationale Förderwege. - [Advisory Services](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/modernisation-fund/advisory/): Assess your project's fit with Modernisation Fund priorities and identify national funding routes with support from Impact Funding Europe. - [Förderstatus](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/modernisierungsfonds/foerderstatus/): Erfahren Sie, wie nationale Förderaufrufe, Fristen und Programmstatus anhand offizieller Quellen geprüft werden. - [Funding Status](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/modernisation-fund/funding-status/): Check how to verify national Modernisation Fund calls, deadlines and scheme status using official sources before making investment decisions. - [Förderfähigkeit und Zugang](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/modernisierungsfonds/foerderfaehigkeit-und-zugang/): Erfahren Sie, welche Faktoren für die Eignung eines Projekts relevant sind und warum nationale Programmregeln, Beihilferecht und weitere Anforderungen entscheidend sind. - [Eligibility and Access](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/modernisation-fund/eligibility-and-access/): Learn what determines project fit for the Modernisation Fund and why national programme rules, State aid and other requirements matter. - [Wie er funktioniert](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/modernisierungsfonds/wie-er-funktioniert/): Verstehen Sie, wie Mitgliedstaaten Investitionen auswählen, wie Vorschläge geprüft werden und wie Mittel im Rahmen des Modernisierungsfonds ausgezahlt werden. - [How It Works](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/modernisation-fund/how-it-works/): Understand how Member States select investments, how proposals are assessed and how funding is disbursed under the Modernisation Fund. - [Just Transition](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/modernisierungsfonds/just-transition/): Informieren Sie sich über die Prioritäten des Modernisierungsfonds für einen gerechten Übergang, darunter Umschulung, Bildung und Start-up-Unterstützung in kohlenstoffabhängigen Regionen. - [Just Transition](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/modernisation-fund/just-transition/): Learn about Modernisation Fund priorities for a just transition, including reskilling, education and start-up support in carbon-dependent regions. - [Gebäude und Mobilität](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/modernisierungsfonds/gebaeude-und-mobilitaet/): Informieren Sie sich über Energieeffizienz in Gebäuden, Maßnahmen gegen Energiearmut und emissionsfreie Mobilität im Rahmen des Modernisierungsfonds. - [Buildings and Mobility](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/modernisation-fund/buildings-and-mobility/): Explore building energy efficiency, energy-poverty measures and zero-emission mobility themes within the Modernisation Fund framework. - [Energiespeicherung und Netze](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/modernisierungsfonds/energiespeicherung-und-netze/): Informieren Sie sich über Energiespeicherung, Netzmodernisierung und relevante Infrastrukturthemen im Rahmen des Modernisierungsfonds, vorbehaltlich nationaler Programmbedingungen. - [Energy Storage and Grids](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/modernisation-fund/energy-storage-and-grids/): Explore energy storage, grid modernisation and related infrastructure themes under the Modernisation Fund, subject to national scheme conditions. - [Renewable Heating and Cooling](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/modernisation-fund/renewable-heating-and-cooling/): Explore renewable heating and cooling investment themes, including heat pumps, solar thermal and geothermal energy, and assess national routes. - [Erneuerbare Wärme und Kälte](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/modernisierungsfonds/erneuerbare-waerme-und-kaelte/): Informieren Sie sich über erneuerbare Wärme und Kälte, darunter Wärmepumpen, Solarthermie und Geothermie, sowie über nationale Förderwege. - [Erneuerbare Energien](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/modernisierungsfonds/erneuerbare-energien/): Erfahren Sie, wie Projekte für erneuerbaren Strom und erneuerbaren Wasserstoff zu den Schwerpunkten des Modernisierungsfonds passen können. - [Renewable Energy](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/modernisation-fund/renewable-energy/): Learn how renewable electricity and renewable hydrogen projects may align with Modernisation Fund priorities and national support routes. - [Industrielle Energieeffizienz](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/modernisierungsfonds/industrielle-energieeffizienz/): Informieren Sie sich über industrielle Energieeffizienz im Rahmen des Modernisierungsfonds, darunter Prozessoptimierung, Wärmerückgewinnung und Elektrifizierung, sowie über nationale Förderwege. - [Industrial Energy Efficiency](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/modernisation-fund/industrial-energy-efficiency/): Explore industrial energy-efficiency themes under the Modernisation Fund, including process optimisation, heat recovery and electrification, and assess national funding routes. - [IF26 Hydrogen Auction](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/innovation-fund/if26-hydrogen-auction/): Die IF26 Hydrogen Auction plant 500 Mio. € für RFNBO- und elektrolytischen kohlenstoffarmen Wasserstoff in zwei Topics. - [IF26 Hydrogen Auction](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/innovation-fund/if26-hydrogen-auction/): The IF26 Hydrogen Auction plans €500 million across two topics for RFNBO hydrogen and electrolytic low-carbon hydrogen. - [IF26 Heat Auction](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/innovation-fund/if26-heat-auction/): Die IF26 Heat Auction plant 1 Mrd. € für die Dekarbonisierung industrieller Prozesswärme. Endgültige Teilnahmebedingungen wurden am 24. September 2026 veröffentlicht. - [IF26 Heat Auction](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/innovation-fund/if26-heat-auction/): The IF26 Heat Auction plans €1 billion for industrial process heat decarbonisation. Final Terms and Conditions were published on 24 September 2026. - [IF26 Maritime Call](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/innovation-fund/if26-maritime/): Der IF26 Maritime Call unterstützt First-of-a-kind-Technologien für eine emissionsarme und emissionsfreie Schifffahrt, darunter alternative Kraftstoffe, Elektrifizierung und Hafeninfrastruktur. - [IF26 Maritime Call](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/innovation-fund/if26-maritime/): The IF26 Maritime Call supports first-of-a-kind low- and zero-carbon technologies, including alternative fuels, electrification and innovative port infrastructure. - [IF26 SME Call](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/innovation-fund/if26-sme/): Der IF26 SME Call bietet Innovation Fund-Förderung für KMU mit 2,5-20 Mio. € CAPEX und zwei geplanten Antragsrunden. - [IF26 SME Call](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/innovation-fund/if26-sme/): The IF26 SME Call provides Innovation Fund support for SMEs with €2.5-20 million CAPEX and two planned application rounds. - [IF26 NZT Call](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/innovation-fund/if26-nzt/): Der IF26 NZT Call deckt industrielle Dekarbonisierung, Clean-Tech-Fertigung, kritische Rohstoffe und Piloten ab. CAPEX-Schwellen ab 2,5 Mio. €. - [IF26 NZT Call](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/innovation-fund/if26-nzt/): The IF26 NZT Call covers industrial decarbonisation, clean-tech manufacturing, critical raw materials and pilots, with CAPEX thresholds from €2.5 million. - [Modernisierungsfonds](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/modernisierungsfonds/): Erfahren Sie mehr über den EU-Modernisierungsfonds, seine Förderschwerpunkte und begünstigten Länder. Informieren Sie sich über nationale Förderwege und die Einordnung Ihres Projekts. - [Modernisation Fund](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/modernisation-fund/): Explore the EU Modernisation Fund, its priority investment areas and beneficiary countries. Learn how national funding routes work and assess your project. - [Horizon Europe](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/horizon-europe/): Horizon Europe ist das EU-Förderprogramm für Forschung und Innovation. Erfahren Sie mehr über das Programm, Teilnahmegrundlagen und Unterstützung durch Impact Funding Europe. - [Horizon Europe](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/horizon-europe/): Horizon Europe is the EU research and innovation funding programme. Explore how it works, participation basics and support from Impact Funding Europe. - [Innovation Fund](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/innovation-fund/): Das Innovation Fund-Programm 2026 umfasst fünf geplante Fördermöglichkeiten: NZT, SME, Maritime, Heat Auction und Hydrogen Auction. - [Innovation Fund](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/innovation-fund/): Compare the five 2026 Innovation Fund opportunities: NZT, SME, Maritime, Heat Auction and Hydrogen Auction, with scopes, timelines and eligibility. - [Deutsch](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/) - [Home - Deutsch](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/home-deutsch/) - [IPCEI CAM Förderung](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/ipcei/cam/): Erfahren Sie mehr über IPCEI CAM Förderung für zirkuläre und fortschrittliche Materialien, Clean Technologies, erneuerbare Energien, saubere Mobilität, Elektronik, Circular Design, Recycling und Expression-of-Interest-Unterstützung - [IPCEI CIC-Förderung](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/ipcei/cic/): Erfahren Sie mehr über IPCEI CIC-Förderung für Europas Compute Infrastructure Continuum: souveräne Cloud-Edge-Infrastruktur, verteilte Rechenleistung, KI-fähige Infrastruktur, EoI und Antragsunterstützung. - [IPCEI AI Förderung und Matchmaking](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/ipcei/ai/): Erfahren Sie mehr über IPCEI AI Förderung und Matchmaking für Europas souveränes KI-Ökosystem: EoI-Status, Projektfit, Teilnahme und Vorbereitung. - [IPCEI-Fördermöglichkeiten in Europa](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/ipcei/): IPCEI-Fördermöglichkeiten in Europa für AI/KI, CIC und CAM: wie IPCEIs funktionieren, wer teilnehmen kann und wie Sie sich auf Interessenbekundungen und Beihilfeverfahren vorbereiten - [Fördermöglichkeiten](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/): Europäische Förderprogramme wie Innovation Fund, Horizon Europe, Modernisierungsfonds und IPCEI. Wir unterstützen bei Projektbewertung, Antragsstrategie und Konsortialbildung. - [Funding Opportunities](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/): Explore EU funding programmes including Innovation Fund, Horizon Europe, Modernisation Fund and IPCEI. Get help assessing project fit, shaping proposals and building consortia. - [IPCEI CAM - Circular and Advanced Materials](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/ipcei/cam/): Learn about IPCEI CAM funding for circular and advanced materials, including clean technologies, renewable energy, clean mobility, electronics, circular design, recycling and Expression-of-Interest support. - [IPCEI CIC - Compute Infrastructure Continuum](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/ipcei/cic/): Learn about IPCEI CIC funding for Europe's Compute Infrastructure Continuum, including sovereign cloud-edge infrastructure, distributed computing, AI-ready infrastructure, eligibility and EoI support. - [IPCEI AI - Artificial Intelligence Funding Opportunities](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/ipcei/ai/): Explore IPCEI AI funding and matchmaking opportunities for Europe’s sovereign AI ecosystem. Learn who should apply, national EoI status, project fit criteria and how to prepare. - [Upcoming IPCEI Funding Opportunities in Europe](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/ipcei/): Explore upcoming IPCEI funding opportunities in Europe, including IPCEI AI, IPCEI CIC and IPCEI CAM. Learn how IPCEIs work, who can apply and how to prepare for expressions of interest, matchmaking and State aid approval. - [Legal Frameworks](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/legal-frameworks/): Please see below for our list of Framework Agreements. For further details please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Annex... - [Careers](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/careers/): Careers We want to enjoy our work. We want to make a positive impact. We want to be succesful. 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Explore financial close, co-financing, permitting, infrastructure and practical risk mitigation. - [The Innovation Fund's First Five Years: What the European Commission's 2026 Evaluation Reveals](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/the-innovation-funds-first-five-years-what-the-european-commissions-2026-evaluation-reveals/): Explore the European Commission's 2026 Innovation Fund evaluation, including investment mobilisation, projected climate impact, societal-benefit estimates and implementation challenges. - [What Makes an Innovation Fund Application Competitive? 7 Lessons from the 2026 Evaluation](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/what-makes-an-innovation-fund-application-competitive-7-lessons-from-the-2026-evaluation/): The European Commission's 2026 evaluation reveals seven lessons for stronger Innovation Fund applications, from project maturity and GHG calculations to financial close. - [Beyond the Grant: What the Battery Revolution Teaches Us About Funding the Energy Transition](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/beyond-the-grant-what-the-battery-revolution-teaches-us-about-funding-the-energy-transition/): Why predictable demand, patient capital and long-term policy matter–and how Europe’s forthcoming Grant “Renewable Energy Valleys call in Africa” puts... - [Navigating the Blue Economy: European Funding, Doughnut Economics, and Sustainable Fisheries in the Mediterranean](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/navigating-the-blue-economy-european-funding-doughnut-economics-and-sustainable-fisheries-in-the-mediterranean/): Introduction In the global pursuit of sustainability, the blue economy has emerged as a pivotal concept, particularly underscored during the... - [Net-Zero Industry Act: Empowering Sustainable Business Growth](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/net-zero-industry-act-empowering-sustainable-business-growth/): The Net-Zero Industry Act is the European Union’s contribution to a sustainable future. Its focus lies in promoting green technologies,... - [Unlocking Climate Tech Funding Opportunities in 2024](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/unlocking-climate-tech-funding-opportunities-in-2024/): The climate crisis is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Many companies are striving to combat this problem.... - [Germany's New Strategic Perspective and its Meaning for the Digital Age and the European Funding](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/navigating-the-global-digital-age-a-strategic-perspective/): In an era defined by digital innovation, the global landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, with implications spanning across political,... - [Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Global Energy Transition: Opportunities and Challenges](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/navigating-the-evolving-landscape-of-global-energy-transition-opportunities-and-challenges/): The World Economic Forum puplished their new insight report about fostering effective energy transition. What does this mean for the... - [GreenEarthX applied for 2 Mio€ Funding from German Government funds](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/greenearthx-applied-for-2-mioe-funding-from-german-government-funds/): GreenEarthX, is committed to globally transitioning to eco-friendly fuels, countering the detrimental effects of fossil fuel dependence. Kiel, Dec 13th... - [The Importance of Research Partnerships in Horizon Europe Applications](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/the-importance-of-research-partnerships-in-horizon-europe-applications/): As research organizations and universities continue to drive research and innovation in Europe, the Horizon Europe program has become a... - [Impact Funding Europe Partners with Schleswig-Holstein for DigiBonus](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/impact-funding-europe-digi-bonus/): The development and implementation of our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system has been funded by the EU via the county... - [Why should universities participate in Horizon Europe?](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/why-should-universities-participate-in-horizon-europe/): IFE was asked to host an online session for the Business Fellow Network (BFN) which is organised by our customer... - [How to Access Collaborative EU Grant Funding](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/how-to-access-collaborative-eu-grant-funding/): About this webinar We were invited to give a webinar to the clients of Newable – mainly innovation-driven SMEs –... - [What is new in Horizon Europe? 8 prerequisites you must know - no. 8.](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/what-is-new-in-horizon-europe-8-prerequisites-you-must-know-no-8/): The Public Emergency Provision in Horizon Europe. Horizon Europe is a €100bn grant funding programme spanning 2021 to 2027 –... - [What is new in Horizon Europe? 8 prerequisites you must know - no. 7.](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/what-is-new-in-horizon-europe-8-prerequisites-you-must-know-no-7/): The Daily Rate Calculation Methodology in Horizon Europe. Horizon Europe is a €100bn grant funding programme spanning 2021 to 2027... - [What is new in Horizon Europe? 8 prerequisites you must know - no. 6.](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/what-is-new-in-horizon-europe-8-prerequisites-you-must-know-no-6/): Mutual Insurance Mechanism in Horizon Europe. Horizon Europe is a €100bn grant funding programme spanning 2021 to 2027 – our... - [What is new in Horizon Europe? 8 prerequisites you must know - no. 5.](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/what-is-new-in-horizon-europe-8-prerequisites-you-must-know-no-5/): The Corporate Model Grant Agreement in Horizon Europe. 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Horizon Europe is a €100bn grant funding programme spanning 2021 to 2027... - [What is new in Horizon Europe? 8 prerequisites you must know - no. 1.](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/what-is-new-in-horizon-europe-8-prerequisites-you-must-know-no-1/): The Three Pillars in Horizon Europe. Horizon Europe is a €100bn grant funding programme spanning 2021 to 2027 – our... - [Starting the race - Green Deal and Horizon Europe](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/starting-the-race-green-deal-and-horizon-europe/): The European Green Deal Investment Plan (EGDIP), is the investment element of the EU’s ambitious plan to transition to a... ## Projects - [Clean Energy](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/projects/clean-energy/) - [Agriculture](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/projects/agriculture/) - [Mobility](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/projects/mobility/) - [Open Data](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/projects/open-data/) - [Green Deal](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/projects/green-deal/) - [Smart City](https://impactfundingeurope.eu/projects/smart-city/) # # Detailed Content ## programme pages, about, contact > Impact Funding Europe nimmt an der Enlit Europe 2026 in Wien teil (10.-12. November). Besprechen Sie mit uns EU-Förderung und Projekte für Energie und Klimainnovation. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/veranstaltungen/enlit-europe-2026/ > Impact Funding Europe will attend Enlit Europe 2026 in Vienna, 10-12 November. Discuss EU funding routes, Innovation Fund preparation and project partnerships. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/events/enlit-europe-2026/ > Informieren Sie sich über das Horizon-Europe-Thema Direct Air Capture und die Konsortialbildung. Teilen Sie Ihre Kompetenzen mit Impact Funding Europe. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/horizon-europe/direct-air-capture-2027-call/ > Explore the Horizon Europe Direct Air Capture topic, its technical scope and consortium opportunity. Share your organisation's capabilities with Impact Funding Europe. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/horizon-europe/direct-air-capture-2027-call/ > Lassen Sie die grundsätzliche Eignung Ihres Projekts prüfen und identifizieren Sie mit Impact Funding Europe relevante nationale Förderwege. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/modernisierungsfonds/beratungsleistungen/ > Assess your project's fit with Modernisation Fund priorities and identify national funding routes with support from Impact Funding Europe. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/modernisation-fund/advisory/ > Erfahren Sie, wie nationale Förderaufrufe, Fristen und Programmstatus anhand offizieller Quellen geprüft werden. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/modernisierungsfonds/foerderstatus/ > Check how to verify national Modernisation Fund calls, deadlines and scheme status using official sources before making investment decisions. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/modernisation-fund/funding-status/ > Erfahren Sie, welche Faktoren für die Eignung eines Projekts relevant sind und warum nationale Programmregeln, Beihilferecht und weitere Anforderungen entscheidend sind. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/modernisierungsfonds/foerderfaehigkeit-und-zugang/ > Learn what determines project fit for the Modernisation Fund and why national programme rules, State aid and other requirements matter. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/modernisation-fund/eligibility-and-access/ > Verstehen Sie, wie Mitgliedstaaten Investitionen auswählen, wie Vorschläge geprüft werden und wie Mittel im Rahmen des Modernisierungsfonds ausgezahlt werden. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/modernisierungsfonds/wie-er-funktioniert/ > Understand how Member States select investments, how proposals are assessed and how funding is disbursed under the Modernisation Fund. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/modernisation-fund/how-it-works/ > Informieren Sie sich über die Prioritäten des Modernisierungsfonds für einen gerechten Übergang, darunter Umschulung, Bildung und Start-up-Unterstützung in kohlenstoffabhängigen Regionen. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/modernisierungsfonds/just-transition/ > Learn about Modernisation Fund priorities for a just transition, including reskilling, education and start-up support in carbon-dependent regions. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/modernisation-fund/just-transition/ > Informieren Sie sich über Energieeffizienz in Gebäuden, Maßnahmen gegen Energiearmut und emissionsfreie Mobilität im Rahmen des Modernisierungsfonds. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/modernisierungsfonds/gebaeude-und-mobilitaet/ > Explore building energy efficiency, energy-poverty measures and zero-emission mobility themes within the Modernisation Fund framework. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/modernisation-fund/buildings-and-mobility/ > Informieren Sie sich über Energiespeicherung, Netzmodernisierung und relevante Infrastrukturthemen im Rahmen des Modernisierungsfonds, vorbehaltlich nationaler Programmbedingungen. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/modernisierungsfonds/energiespeicherung-und-netze/ > Explore energy storage, grid modernisation and related infrastructure themes under the Modernisation Fund, subject to national scheme conditions. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/modernisation-fund/energy-storage-and-grids/ > Explore renewable heating and cooling investment themes, including heat pumps, solar thermal and geothermal energy, and assess national routes. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/modernisation-fund/renewable-heating-and-cooling/ > Informieren Sie sich über erneuerbare Wärme und Kälte, darunter Wärmepumpen, Solarthermie und Geothermie, sowie über nationale Förderwege. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/modernisierungsfonds/erneuerbare-waerme-und-kaelte/ > Erfahren Sie, wie Projekte für erneuerbaren Strom und erneuerbaren Wasserstoff zu den Schwerpunkten des Modernisierungsfonds passen können. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/modernisierungsfonds/erneuerbare-energien/ > Learn how renewable electricity and renewable hydrogen projects may align with Modernisation Fund priorities and national support routes. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/modernisation-fund/renewable-energy/ > Informieren Sie sich über industrielle Energieeffizienz im Rahmen des Modernisierungsfonds, darunter Prozessoptimierung, Wärmerückgewinnung und Elektrifizierung, sowie über nationale Förderwege. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/modernisierungsfonds/industrielle-energieeffizienz/ > Explore industrial energy-efficiency themes under the Modernisation Fund, including process optimisation, heat recovery and electrification, and assess national funding routes. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/modernisation-fund/industrial-energy-efficiency/ > Die IF26 Hydrogen Auction plant 500 Mio. € für RFNBO- und elektrolytischen kohlenstoffarmen Wasserstoff in zwei Topics. - Published: 2026-10-19 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/innovation-fund/if26-hydrogen-auction/ > The IF26 Hydrogen Auction plans €500 million across two topics for RFNBO hydrogen and electrolytic low-carbon hydrogen. - Published: 2026-10-19 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/innovation-fund/if26-hydrogen-auction/ > Die IF26 Heat Auction plant 1 Mrd. € für die Dekarbonisierung industrieller Prozesswärme. Endgültige Teilnahmebedingungen wurden am 24. September 2026 veröffentlicht. - Published: 2026-10-19 - Modified: 2026-10-19 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/innovation-fund/if26-heat-auction/ > The IF26 Heat Auction plans €1 billion for industrial process heat decarbonisation. Final Terms and Conditions were published on 24 September 2026. - Published: 2026-10-19 - Modified: 2026-10-19 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/innovation-fund/if26-heat-auction/ > Der IF26 Maritime Call unterstützt First-of-a-kind-Technologien für eine emissionsarme und emissionsfreie Schifffahrt, darunter alternative Kraftstoffe, Elektrifizierung und Hafeninfrastruktur. - Published: 2026-10-19 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/innovation-fund/if26-maritime/ > The IF26 Maritime Call supports first-of-a-kind low- and zero-carbon technologies, including alternative fuels, electrification and innovative port infrastructure. - Published: 2026-10-19 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/innovation-fund/if26-maritime/ > Der IF26 SME Call bietet Innovation Fund-Förderung für KMU mit 2,5-20 Mio. € CAPEX und zwei geplanten Antragsrunden. - Published: 2026-10-19 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/innovation-fund/if26-sme/ > The IF26 SME Call provides Innovation Fund support for SMEs with €2.5-20 million CAPEX and two planned application rounds. - Published: 2026-10-19 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/innovation-fund/if26-sme/ > Der IF26 NZT Call deckt industrielle Dekarbonisierung, Clean-Tech-Fertigung, kritische Rohstoffe und Piloten ab. CAPEX-Schwellen ab 2,5 Mio. €. - Published: 2026-10-19 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/innovation-fund/if26-nzt/ > The IF26 NZT Call covers industrial decarbonisation, clean-tech manufacturing, critical raw materials and pilots, with CAPEX thresholds from €2.5 million. - Published: 2026-10-19 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/innovation-fund/if26-nzt/ > Erfahren Sie mehr über den EU-Modernisierungsfonds, seine Förderschwerpunkte und begünstigten Länder. Informieren Sie sich über nationale Förderwege und die Einordnung Ihres Projekts. - Published: 2026-10-19 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/modernisierungsfonds/ > Explore the EU Modernisation Fund, its priority investment areas and beneficiary countries. Learn how national funding routes work and assess your project. - Published: 2026-10-19 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/modernisation-fund/ > Horizon Europe ist das EU-Förderprogramm für Forschung und Innovation. Erfahren Sie mehr über das Programm, Teilnahmegrundlagen und Unterstützung durch Impact Funding Europe. - Published: 2026-10-19 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/horizon-europe/ > Horizon Europe is the EU research and innovation funding programme. Explore how it works, participation basics and support from Impact Funding Europe. - Published: 2026-10-19 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/horizon-europe/ > Das Innovation Fund-Programm 2026 umfasst fünf geplante Fördermöglichkeiten: NZT, SME, Maritime, Heat Auction und Hydrogen Auction. - Published: 2026-10-19 - Modified: 2026-10-19 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/innovation-fund/ > Compare the five 2026 Innovation Fund opportunities: NZT, SME, Maritime, Heat Auction and Hydrogen Auction, with scopes, timelines and eligibility. - Published: 2026-10-19 - Modified: 2026-10-19 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/innovation-fund/ > Erfahren Sie mehr über IPCEI CAM Förderung für zirkuläre und fortschrittliche Materialien, Clean Technologies, erneuerbare Energien, saubere Mobilität, Elektronik, Circular Design, Recycling und Expression-of-Interest-Unterstützung - Published: 2026-09-23 - Modified: 2026-10-25 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/ipcei/cam/ > Erfahren Sie mehr über IPCEI CIC-Förderung für Europas Compute Infrastructure Continuum: souveräne Cloud-Edge-Infrastruktur, verteilte Rechenleistung, KI-fähige Infrastruktur, EoI und Antragsunterstützung. - Published: 2026-09-23 - Modified: 2026-10-25 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/ipcei/cic/ > Erfahren Sie mehr über IPCEI AI Förderung und Matchmaking für Europas souveränes KI-Ökosystem: EoI-Status, Projektfit, Teilnahme und Vorbereitung. - Published: 2026-09-23 - Modified: 2026-10-25 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/ipcei/ai/ > IPCEI-Fördermöglichkeiten in Europa für AI/KI, CIC und CAM: wie IPCEIs funktionieren, wer teilnehmen kann und wie Sie sich auf Interessenbekundungen und Beihilfeverfahren vorbereiten - Published: 2026-09-23 - Modified: 2026-10-25 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/ipcei/ > Europäische Förderprogramme wie Innovation Fund, Horizon Europe, Modernisierungsfonds und IPCEI. Wir unterstützen bei Projektbewertung, Antragsstrategie und Konsortialbildung. - Published: 2026-09-23 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/de/foerdermoeglichkeiten/ > Explore EU funding programmes including Innovation Fund, Horizon Europe, Modernisation Fund and IPCEI. Get help assessing project fit, shaping proposals and building consortia. - Published: 2026-09-23 - Modified: 2026-10-19 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/ > Learn about IPCEI CAM funding for circular and advanced materials, including clean technologies, renewable energy, clean mobility, electronics, circular design, recycling and Expression-of-Interest support. - Published: 2026-09-17 - Modified: 2026-10-25 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/ipcei/cam/ > Learn about IPCEI CIC funding for Europe's Compute Infrastructure Continuum, including sovereign cloud-edge infrastructure, distributed computing, AI-ready infrastructure, eligibility and EoI support. - Published: 2026-09-17 - Modified: 2026-10-25 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/ipcei/cic/ > Explore IPCEI AI funding and matchmaking opportunities for Europe’s sovereign AI ecosystem. Learn who should apply, national EoI status, project fit criteria and how to prepare. - Published: 2026-09-17 - Modified: 2026-10-25 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/ipcei/ai/ > Explore upcoming IPCEI funding opportunities in Europe, including IPCEI AI, IPCEI CIC and IPCEI CAM. Learn how IPCEIs work, who can apply and how to prepare for expressions of interest, matchmaking and State aid approval. - Published: 2026-09-11 - Modified: 2026-10-25 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/funding-opportunities/ipcei/ - Published: 2023-08-16 - Modified: 2023-08-16 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/legal-frameworks/ - Published: 2022-03-01 - Modified: 2022-03-04 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/careers/ - Published: 2022-01-20 - Modified: 2022-01-20 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/user-list-item/ - Published: 2022-01-20 - Modified: 2022-01-20 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/users/ - Published: 2022-01-20 - Modified: 2022-01-20 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/profile/ - Published: 2022-01-20 - Modified: 2022-01-20 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/reset/ - Published: 2022-01-20 - Modified: 2022-01-20 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/login/ - Published: 2022-01-20 - Modified: 2022-01-20 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/register/ - Published: 2022-01-18 - Modified: 2022-01-20 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/resources/welcome-guide/ - Published: 2022-01-18 - Modified: 2022-01-20 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/resources/templates/ - Published: 2022-01-18 - Modified: 2022-01-20 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/resources/how-to/ - Published: 2022-01-18 - Modified: 2022-01-20 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/resources/guidance/ - Published: 2022-01-17 - Modified: 2022-01-20 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/resources/ - Published: 2021-02-12 - Modified: 2021-04-16 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/community/ - Published: 2021-02-08 - Modified: 2021-04-16 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/privacy-policy/ - Published: 2021-02-08 - Modified: 2022-11-10 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/imprint/ - Published: 2021-02-03 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/about-us/ - Published: 2021-02-03 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/topics/ - Published: 2021-02-02 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/blog/ - Published: 2021-02-02 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/contact-us/ - Published: 2021-02-02 - Modified: 2026-09-24 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/ ## blog > Why do Innovation Fund projects face delays after grant award? Explore financial close, co-financing, permitting, infrastructure and practical risk mitigation. - Published: 2026-11-09 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/from-grant-award-to-financial-close-why-innovation-fund-projects-face-implementation-risks/ > Explore the European Commission's 2026 Innovation Fund evaluation, including investment mobilisation, projected climate impact, societal-benefit estimates and implementation challenges. - Published: 2026-11-02 - Modified: 2026-10-26 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/the-innovation-funds-first-five-years-what-the-european-commissions-2026-evaluation-reveals/ - Published: 2026-09-19 - Modified: 2026-09-20 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/beyond-the-grant-what-the-battery-revolution-teaches-us-about-funding-the-energy-transition/ - Published: 2024-03-29 - Modified: 2024-03-28 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/navigating-the-blue-economy-european-funding-doughnut-economics-and-sustainable-fisheries-in-the-mediterranean/ - Published: 2024-03-14 - Modified: 2024-03-14 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/net-zero-industry-act-empowering-sustainable-business-growth/ - Published: 2024-03-12 - Modified: 2024-03-12 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/unlocking-climate-tech-funding-opportunities-in-2024/ - Published: 2024-03-01 - Modified: 2024-03-01 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/navigating-the-global-digital-age-a-strategic-perspective/ - Published: 2024-01-31 - Modified: 2024-01-31 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/navigating-the-evolving-landscape-of-global-energy-transition-opportunities-and-challenges/ - Published: 2023-12-15 - Modified: 2023-12-15 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/greenearthx-applied-for-2-mioe-funding-from-german-government-funds/ - Published: 2023-04-26 - Modified: 2023-04-27 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/the-importance-of-research-partnerships-in-horizon-europe-applications/ - Published: 2022-07-21 - Modified: 2022-07-21 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/impact-funding-europe-digi-bonus/ - Published: 2022-03-09 - Modified: 2022-07-21 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/why-should-universities-participate-in-horizon-europe/ - Published: 2021-06-07 - Modified: 2021-06-09 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/how-to-access-collaborative-eu-grant-funding/ - Published: 2021-03-15 - Modified: 2021-03-09 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/what-is-new-in-horizon-europe-8-prerequisites-you-must-know-no-8/ - Published: 2021-03-14 - Modified: 2021-03-09 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/what-is-new-in-horizon-europe-8-prerequisites-you-must-know-no-7/ - Published: 2021-03-13 - Modified: 2021-03-09 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/what-is-new-in-horizon-europe-8-prerequisites-you-must-know-no-6/ - Published: 2021-03-12 - Modified: 2021-03-09 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/what-is-new-in-horizon-europe-8-prerequisites-you-must-know-no-5/ - Published: 2021-03-11 - Modified: 2021-03-09 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/what-is-new-in-horizon-europe-8-prerequisites-you-must-know-no-4/ - Published: 2021-03-10 - Modified: 2021-03-09 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/what-is-new-in-horizon-europe-8-prerequisites-you-must-know-no-3/ - Published: 2021-03-09 - Modified: 2021-03-09 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/what-is-new-in-horizon-europe-8-prerequisites-you-must-know-no-2/ - Published: 2021-03-08 - Modified: 2021-03-08 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/what-is-new-in-horizon-europe-8-prerequisites-you-must-know-no-1/ - Published: 2021-02-02 - Modified: 2021-02-23 - URL: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/starting-the-race-green-deal-and-horizon-europe/ ## Projects > Contact: https://impactfundingeurope.eu/contact-us/ — site available in English and German.