Technology Building Blocks and Demonstrators — Industrial Firsts Linking Supply and Demand (DEMIBaC)
The DEMIBaC call for projects supports the development of technology building blocks, demonstrations and first industrial deployments of low-carbon solutions, as part of the strategy to decarbonise industry; the applicable rates, caps and dates must be taken from the specifications of the round concerned.
DEMIBaC supports moving low-carbon technologies towards demonstrators and first industrial deployments. The programme seeks to bring technology supply and industrial needs together, so that decarbonisation solutions emerge that can be rolled out at scale.
Funded by ADEME
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Who can apply
The scheme targets leaders of innovation and demonstration projects linked to industrial decarbonisation, notably manufacturers and technology players meeting the conditions of the relevant strand. The specifications set out the categories of applicant and any partnership requirements.
Eligibility conditions
The project must involve developing technology building blocks, a demonstration or a first low-carbon industrial deployment. The application must demonstrate the contribution to decarbonisation, technical maturity, the development plan and the ability to deploy the solution with manufacturers.
What the scheme covers
Operations can cover developing and validating low-carbon technologies, demonstrators and first industrial applications linking a technology offer to an industrial need. R&D, demonstration and industrialisation costs are only eligible within the limits of the specifications.
Amount and funding terms
Funding depends on the strand, technology readiness, eligible costs and the call rules. No maximum amount is confirmed; consult the DEMIBaC specifications for the target session to determine the cost base and aid intensity.
How to apply
Identify the DEMIBaC strand matching the project, check the application conditions and round deadline, then build a technical and economic application including the state of the art, the demonstration programme, industrial partners, costs and expected decarbonisation gains. Apply following ADEME’s instructions.
Timeline
The available information does not confirm the status of the currently applicable session. Check the official DEMIBaC page, the round specifications and closing dates before treating the scheme as open.
Key facts
- Funder
- ADEME
- Type of funding
- Call for projects
- Status
- Open
- Closes
- 8 March 2027
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of DEMIBaC?
To support technology building blocks, demonstrators and first industrial deployments of low-carbon solutions.
Must the project show an industrial impact?
Yes, the scheme aims at manufacturers developing and adopting decarbonisation solutions.
Which costs are funded?
Eligible costs are defined in the round’s specifications; they can cover technology development and demonstration within the set limits.
Where can I find the rates and caps?
In the official DEMIBaC specifications applicable to the application session.
Official source
Official ADEME page ↗(ademe_scraper)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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