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Purpose & Target

Objective: Increase the potential for commercialization of perovskite photovoltaic (PV) technology and develop dedicated manufacturing equipment.
Target: Entities aiming to bring perovskite PV solutions and manufacturing to market, including perovskite and equipment manufacturers.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Photovoltaics, Renewable Energy, Advanced Materials, Manufacturing.
Geographic scope: EU Member States and Associated Countries.
Key filtering criteria: Focus on perovskite PV, strong manufacturing capabilities, consortium including relevant manufacturers.
Grant frequency: A specific call within the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025-2027.

Financial Structure

Total budget for this specific topic (HORIZON-CL5-2026-02-D3-10) is 24,000,000 EUR.
Expected grants: 3 projects.
Minimum grant amount per project: 8,000,000 EUR.
Maximum grant amount per project: 8,000,000 EUR.
Currency: EUR.
Type of action: Innovation Actions (IA).
Financial rules governing the grants are described in Annex G of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and the EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509.
Financial sustainability expectation: The exploitation plan should indicate possible future funding sources (such as the Innovation Fund) to support commercialization and deployment post-project.

Eligibility Requirements

Organizational Type

Multidisciplinary consortia are required for application.
Consortia must include at least one perovskite manufacturer or one equipment manufacturer.

Geographic Location

Applicants must be from eligible countries as described in Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.
This includes all EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe.

Technical Capacity

Demonstrated effective strategies to enhance optoelectronic properties, performance, and stability of perovskite devices.
Proven capability to scale-up reliable deposition of high-quality perovskite films over large areas, including patterning and interconnections.
Expertise in developing robust internal and external encapsulation structures for protection from environmental stressors.
Ability to design module considering recyclability requirements and control/management of toxic Pb2+.
Capacity to assess performance and reliability according to international standards and develop tailored test protocols for perovskite technology.
Demonstrated capability to develop suitable manufacturing equipment adapted to the specific requirements of perovskite (or perovskite-Si tandem) production processes.

Financial and Operational Capacity

Applicants must meet the financial and operational capacity requirements described in Annex C of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. These requirements ensure that the organization has the necessary resources and stability to carry out the project.

Application Process

Application Timeline

The submission system is planned to open on: 2025-09-16.
The application deadline is: 2026-02-17 00:00:00+0000.
The indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement is described in Annex F of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.

Submission Process

The submission procedure is 'single-stage', meaning applicants submit a full proposal in one go.
Applications must be submitted through the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System.
Required documentation includes the application form specific to this call (available in the Submission System), with page limits and layout described in Part B of the Application Form.
Standard application form templates for Horizon Europe Innovation Actions (HE IA) and standard evaluation form templates (HE IA) will be used.

Post-Award Requirements

Projects funded under this topic are expected to report their results to the European Partnership for Innovation in Photovoltaics (EUPI-PV) to support the monitoring of its Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Application Support

Comprehensive guidance is available through the Online Manual, Horizon Europe Programme Guide, and Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ.
Direct support can be obtained via the Research Enquiry Service, National Contact Points (NCPs), and the IT Helpdesk for technical issues.
Businesses, especially SMEs, can seek advice from the Enterprise Europe Network.
Intellectual Property (IP) issues are addressed by the European IPR Helpdesk.
Guidance on standardization in project proposals is provided by CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk and ETSI Research Helpdesk.
The European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for their recruitment offer general principles for researchers, employers, and funders.
A Partner Search tool is available to help find suitable consortium members.

Evaluation Criteria

Standard Horizon Europe Evaluation

Award criteria, scoring, and thresholds are described in Annex D of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.
The submission and evaluation processes are detailed in Annex F of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.

Project Quality and Impact

The proposal's ability to demonstrate effective strategies to enhance optoelectronic properties, performance, and stability of perovskite devices, while minimizing environmental impact, is a key factor.
Quality and reliability of proposed methods for large-area deposition of perovskite films, including patterning and interconnections.
Robustness of proposed internal and external encapsulation structures as protection from environmental stressors (e.g., moisture, oxygen, heat, illumination).
Soundness of module designs that consider recyclability and the control/management of toxic Pb2+.
Thoroughness of performance and reliability assessment methods, including adherence to international standards and development of tailored test protocols for perovskite and/or perovskite-Si tandem technology.
Suitability and innovative nature of demonstrated equipment adapted to perovskite (or perovskite-Si tandem) production processes.
Potential to increase the commercialization of perovskite PV and create competitive technological know-how for the European PV industrial base.
Contribution to strengthening the European economic base, making it more resilient, competitive, and fit for green and digital transitions by reducing strategic dependencies for critical raw materials and components.
Alignment with and contribution to the European solar energy joint research and innovation agenda.

Exploitation and Dissemination

A well-defined strategy for the exploitation and dissemination of project results, including preliminary plans for scalability, commercialization, and deployment (e.g., feasibility study, business plan), is essential.
The plan should clearly indicate possible funding sources to be potentially used for exploitation, with a particular focus on the Innovation Fund.

Compliance & Special Requirements

Regulatory and Ethical Compliance

Projects must adhere to the general conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes (Annex A-G).
Compliance with the EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509 is mandatory.
Data protection and privacy regulations must be followed as per the Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement.

Environmental Considerations

A core requirement is to demonstrate effective strategies to minimize the environmental impact of perovskite devices.
Proposals should address methods for reducing or eliminating the use of toxic solvents in manufacturing processes.
Measures to prevent Pb leakage into the environment, which could result from the deterioration of perovskite materials, must be developed and implemented.

Project Specifics

This is an 'Innovation Action' (IA) grant, meaning it focuses on activities closer to market deployment, such as prototyping, testing, demonstration, pilot projects, and scaling up.
Projects are expected to contribute significantly to creating competitive technological know-how for the European PV industrial base.
The initiative aims to support a stronger, more resilient, and competitive European economic base, fostering green and digital transitions.
Module designs developed within the project must specifically consider recyclability requirements and restrictions.
An exploitation plan is a critical component, requiring a strategy for the scalability, commercialization, and deployment of project results.

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