This opportunity funds projects that demonstrate combined renewable energy and energy-saving solutions to reduce ship greenhouse gas intensity and fuel consumption by at least 55% relative to 2008. Funded activities include developing standardized verification frameworks, digital integration of solutions, retrofitting vessels with zero-emission energy sources, addressing safety and operational impacts, and ensuring sustainability of project outputs. The scope covers multiple ship types and emphasizes scalability and financial viability for shipping companies.
Eligible applicants must comply with Horizon Europe admissibility conditions, including proposal format and eligible countries. Entities controlled by China are excluded. Projects using satellite data must use Copernicus or Galileo/EGNOS. Financial and operational capacity requirements apply.
