NZIA regulatory sandbox exchange forum support

The main goal of this opportunity is to support the creation and coordination of net-zero regulatory sandboxes across European Union Member States. It aims to encourage innovation and learning around net-zero technologies, helping to overcome regulatory barriers and promote the adoption of climate-friendly solutions. The opportunity focuses on building cooperation, sharing knowledge, and conducting comparative analyses of different national rules. Activities include bringing together stakeholders, such as SMEs and start-ups, and creating a public repository of sandbox projects. The geographic scope covers all EU Member States and also involves outreach to relevant stakeholders in third countries.

• Proposals must follow specific page limits and layout requirements.
• Projects must involve participants from eligible countries, mainly EU Member States, and some non-EU/non-Associated Countries under certain conditions.
• Applicants must show they have the necessary financial and operational capacity.
• Projects should address regulatory barriers, promote stakeholder collaboration, and support innovation in net-zero technologies.
• Initiatives should include activities related to information exchange and public dissemination.

Examples:

• A project that brings together regulators and start-ups to test new net-zero energy solutions in a controlled environment.
• An initiative that compares national regulations and shares best practices for net-zero technology adoption across EU countries.
• A collaborative platform that creates and maintains a public database of ongoing regulatory sandbox projects in the EU.

• Personnel costs for project management and coordination
• Costs for organizing stakeholder workshops and meetings
• Development and maintenance of a public online repository
• Travel and accommodation for project activities
• Communication and dissemination activities
• External expertise and consultancy fees
• Costs for regulatory analysis and comparative studies
• Technology and software tools needed for project implementation

All eligible expenses are covered as lump sums. Further restrictions or details may apply based on the Horizon Europe Programme's simplified cost rules.

• Budget for this Call: 500.000€
• Number of Grants attributed: 1

• Applicants must submit proposals that follow required page limits and layout guidelines.
• Participation is open to organizations from eligible EU Member States and, under certain conditions, some non-EU and non-Associated Countries.
• Applicants must demonstrate adequate financial and operational capacity to carry out the project.
• Projects should involve collaboration among relevant stakeholders, such as regulators, SMEs, start-ups, and other entities working on net-zero technologies.
• Eligibility may depend on forming networks or partnerships across different countries or sectors.
• All proposals must be submitted through the official system and meet the admissibility and exclusion criteria outlined in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.