Call for Tenders: Large-Scale Industrial Decarbonisation Projects 2026
The ADEME/State tender “Major Industrial Decarbonisation Projects 2026” targets French industrial projects with an ambitious reduction in greenhouse gas emissions; the 2026 session closed on 7 September 2026 at 3 pm and no longer accepts applications.
The 2026 GPID tender targets manufacturers with ambitious decarbonisation projects at high-emitting French sites. Selection is competitive: it is not an aid open on a rolling basis, but a procedure with a timetable and specifications.
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Who can apply
The 2026 session was aimed at companies that responded to the 2025 public consultation on the draft tender, and at unsuccessful applicants from the 2024 version. The scheme concerns decarbonisation projects at French industrial sites.
Eligibility conditions
Applications had to meet the tender specifications, the technical and economic criteria and the application timetable. The official page indicates closure on 7 September 2026 at 3 pm; the scheme is now closed.
What the scheme covers
The scheme targets the construction and operation of decarbonised production processes at the highest-emitting, hardest-to-decarbonise industrial installations, with competitive selection of projects offering an ambitious emission reduction at the lowest cost.
Amount and funding terms
Funding is set by the tender specifications and the contracts signed with the winners. No reliable maximum amount is given in the catalogue data; as the scheme is closed, consult the 2026 specifications and the published list of winners for the parameters awarded.
How to apply
No new applications are possible for the 2026 session, which is now closed. For a project in preparation, consult the specifications and follow the ADEME page for the list of winners or the announcement of any new session. Do not treat the 2026 application window as still open.
Timeline
2026 session closed. Applications ran from 7 May to 7 September 2026 at 3 pm. The official page states that the list of winners will be published later; no next opening date has been confirmed.
Key facts
- Funder
- ADEME
- Type of funding
- Call for projects
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 GPID tender still open?
No. The official ADEME page indicates closure on 7 September 2026 at 3 pm.
Which projects were targeted?
Ambitious industrial decarbonisation projects at French sites, notably among the highest-emitting and hardest-to-decarbonise installations.
Could any company apply?
The 2026 session targeted companies that responded to the 2025 public consultation and unsuccessful applicants from the 2024 version.
When will the winners be announced?
The ADEME page states that the list of winners will be published later, with no confirmed date.
Official source
Official ADEME page ↗(ademe_scraper)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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