Apply for innovation funds: Millions for CO2 management and brown biorefining

Companies, researchers and other energy experts in North or South Jutland can now apply for funding for the capture, use and storage of CO2 or brown biorefining such as pyrolysis. The money comes from the Just Transition Fund and Energy Cluster Denmark is ready to help anyone who wants to join. The deadline is November 11, 2024.

Should your company or research expertise be put into play in an innovation project that can create sustainable solutions for the energy system of the future? A good, current opportunity is two new pools under the Just Transition Fund, which are open to applicants until November 11th at 12 noon.

Energy Cluster Denmark is ready to help everyone with skills within the themes of the two pools, which are brown biorefining such as pyrolysis and handling of CO2 – so-called CCUS. This is explained by Glenda Napier, CEO of Energy Cluster Denmark.

“Denmark has a political goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2045 – and the members of the energy cluster can help to achieve that goal. We already have several large projects in our portfolio within the CO2 and pyrolysis value chain that are expected to make a positive difference to growth, jobs and the climate,” says Glenda Napier and continues:

“Now we are ready to apply for more funding for innovative projects together with our members – and here the two open pools under the Just Transition Fund are an obvious opportunity to create even more value. The message is short and sweet: Contact us if you have an idea or a desire to take an active part in an innovation project. Then we are ready to help,” says Glenda Napier.

Facts about the pools

The deadline for applicants for both pools is November 11 at 12 noon. The projects must be anchored in North or South Jutland, and can last up to three years. Applicants can discuss their project idea with the Secretariat of the Recommendation Committee for the Just Transition Fund. Read more about this opportunity at udviklingidanmark.erhvervsstyrelsen.dk

Sparring, networking and support for developing collaboration consortia and applications are also available from Energy Cluster Denmark, which is ready to help anyone who wants to hear more about the opportunities in the two pools. Contact Christian Boysen, COO of Energy Cluster Denmark for more information: chb@energycluster.dk / +45 61718663

Development of local value chains for CO2 capture, use and storage (CCUS)

Applications may include the development of infrastructure and value chains for CCUS, new competencies and other things related to the capture, use and storage of CO2.

Pool: 81.3 million DKK
Up to 80 percent in support percentage

Development of brown biorefining such as pyrolysis

Applications can include pyrolysis oil and pyrolysis gas for sustainable fuel for e.g. aircraft, biochar that can bind carbon from the original biomass over a long period of time, and much more.
Pool: 158.4 million DKK
Up to 80 percent in support percentage

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