IPCEI strategic state-aid funding
Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI)
Bilateral state-aid exemptions permitting member states to grant hundreds of millions in public funding directly to corporate and startup consortia in hydrogen, microelectronics, batteries, and cloud edge infrastructure.
Part of our complete EU funding guide.
Open Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) calls
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Who Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) is for
Typical eligible applicant profiles. Each guide links through to open calls and eligibility notes.
How to apply
The standard EU funding process. Each Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) call publishes its own detailed requirements.
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Find open calls that match your profile
Search by country, sector, applicant type, and deadline. EU funding is published across dozens of portals, so consolidation saves significant time.
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Check eligibility before investing effort
Review applicant mode (single vs consortium), entity type requirements, geographic restrictions, and co-financing obligations. Disqualify early to protect team bandwidth.
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Build your consortium if required
Many Horizon Europe calls require partners from multiple EU countries. Identify complementary organisations early — consortium formation often takes longer than proposal writing.
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Write and submit your proposal
Follow the call documentation precisely. Most EU proposals require a work plan, budget breakdown, impact statement, and consortium description. Submit via the Funding & Tenders Portal.
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Evaluation and grant agreement
Proposals are evaluated by independent experts against published criteria. Successful applicants negotiate a grant agreement that defines deliverables, reporting, and payment schedule.
Common questions
What is an IPCEI?
An Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) is a strategic cross-border project that addresses market failures and supports breakthrough innovation in critical European value chains.
What sectors are covered by IPCEI?
IPCEIs have been approved in Batteries, Microelectronics and Communication Technologies (ME/CT), Hydrogen (Hy2Tech, Hy2Use, Hy2Infra, Hy2Move), Health, and Cloud Infrastructure and Edge Services (CIS).
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