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    CASCADE FUNDING

    NACHIP - Second Open Call

    Closing soon · 27 daysLive official EU data

    Run by North Adriatic Clean Hydrogen Investment Platform · Can apply alone

    9 Nov 2026
    Deadline

    What this call funds

    This call provides cascade funding to SMEs with hydrogen technologies at a high maturity level, letting them test, validate and demonstrate their solutions within real pilot sites across Europe. It covers innovative materials, process optimisation and new applications in mobility, urban and manufacturing sectors. The goal is to speed up market adoption of hydrogen innovations and strengthen cross border business opportunities.

    hydrogen · energy storage · sme scaleup · advanced manufacturing · mobility transport · circular economy

    Who wins this

    A single SME or small consortium of up to three SMEs based in one of the specified eligible regions, with a hydrogen related solution at TRL above 7 ready to be validated in a real pilot environment.

    Could you win this call?

    Only the website is required.

    The call in detail

    Submission
    Single-stage submission (full proposal at once)
    Type of action
    Cascade funding
    Partners
    Not required. You can apply on your own.
    Eligible applicants
    SME
    Technology readiness
    TRL 7+
    Support to third parties
    Cascade funding (FSTP) to SMEs for testing, validation and demonstration of hydrogen solutions connected to NACHIP pilots, amount per applicant not stated.
    Also required
    Only SMEs established in specified eligible regions across several EU countries may apply, individually or in consortia of up to 3 members.

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