Konzorcium s nemeckým výskumným inštitútom v pozícii koordinátora pripravuje projektový návrh do témy Klastra 5: Klím, energetika a mobilita:

• HORIZON-CL5-2026-04-Two-Stage-D3-02: Next generation of renewable energy technologies

V rámci projektu sa má vyvinúť modulárny, plne elektrický proces pre udržateľnú výrobu amoniaku a močoviny, pri ktorom sa netepeľná plazma kombinuje s elektrochemickou redukciou.Hľadá sa partner pre plazmou a elektrickým prúdom poháňanú výrobu amoniaku a močoviny zo vzduchu a zachyteného CO₂

Hľadajú sa vhodné podniky / partneri aplikovaného výskumu a vývoja pre:

• modelovanie procesov a energetických systémov,
• TEA/LCA/sLCA (techno-ekonomické hodnotenie, hodnotenie životného cyklu a sociálne hodnotenie životného cyklu) a politické/regulačné rámce,
• validáciu s koncovými používateľmi,
• podporu pri príprave žiadosti a pri šírení výsledkov / ich využití (exploatácii).

Ponuka je zverejnená v sieti EEN. V prípade záujmu prosím kontaktujte NCP pre Klaster 5: Miroslava Tužinská

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Summary:

A German consortium, led by research institute, is preparing a Horizon Europe proposal to develop a modular, fully electric route for sustainable ammonia and urea production, combining non-thermal plasma (air-to-NOx) with electrochemical reduction (NOx-to-NH3; NOx/CO2-to-urea). Sought are eligible companies/applied R&D partners for (i) process & energy system modelling, (ii) TEA/LCA/sLCA & policy framework, (iii) end-user validation, and (iv) proposal support and dissemination/exploitation.

Description:

Ammonia and urea are essential for fertilizers, chemicals and emerging energy applications. Yet production is dominated by fossil-based Haber–Bosch and downstream synthesis routes, resulting in high energy demand, centralized infrastructure and significant CO2 emissions. The German partners (research institute & university) have a strong background in the development of electrochemical processes based as well as on the usage of plasma for the facilitation of disirable chemical processes.
The goal is to develop an alternative, fully electricity-driven platform based on plasma transformation and electrochemistry for the sustainable production of ammonia and urea.

The project will address the following areas:

• process development in plasma- and electrochemistry
• Process and energy system modeling
• Techno-Economic Assessment/Life Cycle Assessment (TEA/LCA)
• End-user inegration in early stage development

The German coordinator seeks additional partners with the goal to submit a proposal under HORIZON-CL5-2026-04-Two-Stage-D3-02 (two-stage).

Indicative call timeline:
The first-stage submission deadline is 31 March 2026, and the second-stage submission deadline is 20 October 2026.

Therefore the EOI deadline is set for 10 March 2026. The consortium currently consists of 3 German partners with expertise in plasma- and electrochemistry. The coordinator is looking for companies and applied R&D partners from eligible countries under Horizon Europe to contribute to:
1) Process & energy system modelling
These can be: Process systems engineering groups, engineering consultancies/EPCs, and modelling teams experienced with flowsheeting, plant integration and flexible operation under renewable electricity .
2) TEA/LCA/sLCA and policy framework
These can be: Partners with demonstrated expertise in techno-economic assessment, LCA (ISO 14040/44), social LCA and EU policy/market frameworks relevant to low-carbon ammonia/urea and certification.
3) End-user validation
Industrial end-users/offtakers such as fertilizer producers/blenders, chemical manufacturers, and emerging ammonia/urea application stakeholders (e.g., energy carrier/fuel value chains) to validate requirements and use cases.
4) Proposal support, dissemination and exploitation
Partners experienced in Horizon Europe proposal development (two-stage), communication/dissemination, and exploitation/IP and business planning.
Only non-German EOIs will be considered.

Requested partner

Sought are industrial or academic partners with the abovementioned expertise. Role in the project would be depending on the exact task, usually involving a responsible leading role in a specific working package aligned with the respective expertise. Partners involved in the end-user-applications should be willing to collaborate on testing and validating project outcomes in practical applications. Ideally, the partner is also experienced in EU projects and has the capacity to meet the requirements of EU-funded projects (e.g., administrative compliance, ability to co-invest time and resources).  Familiarity with collaborative R&D environments is preferred.
Sought are partners from all countries that are eligible for funding except Germany.

V prípade záujmu prosím kontaktujte NCP pre Klaster 5: Miroslava Tužinská

mit, 29.1.2026