Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
The Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (CAJU) is a successful public-private partnership between the European Commission and the European aeronautics industry that is on the way to achieving its environmental performance targets.
The Clean Aviation JU will develop disruptive new aircraft technologies to support the European Green Deal, and climate neutrality by 2050. These technologies will deliver net greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions of no less than 30%, compared to 2020 state-of-the-art. The technological and industrial readiness will allow the deployment of new aircraft incorporating these technologies no later than 2035, enabling 75% of the world’s civil aviation fleet to be replaced by 2050. The aircraft developed will enable net CO2 reductions of up to 90% when combined with the effect of sustainable ‘drop-in’ fuels, or zero CO2 emissions in flight when using hydrogen as energy source.
Clean Aviation’s aeronautics-related research and innovation activities, focusing on breakthrough technology initiatives, will contribute to the global sustainable competitiveness of the European aviation industry. European aviation research and innovation capacity will be strengthened through the partnership, enabling new and ambitious global standards to be set.
Identifier Code
Call
Summary
Development and demonstration of a superconducting alternating current motor winding at TRL5, for a fully electric hydrogen fuel cell powered aircraft. This topic aims to demonstrate their reliability and performance, enabling the development of more efficient, compact and scalable cryogenic electric propulsion systems.
Detailed Call Description
Future fully electric hydrogen fuel cell powered aircraft concepts are expected to require highperformance, reliable electrical propulsion systems. In a hydrogen powered aircraft, the liquid hydrogen stored at cryogenic temperatures, provides an inherent cold source enabling the use of cryocooled superconductive materials. These materials can unlock the full potential of a fully electric fuel cell propulsion by allowing lighter, more efficient, and more powerful electric motors.
A key component of the development of superconducting alternating current electric motors is the motor winding, which should efficiently handle large power flows, while retaining a compact size. The performance and reliability of the motor heavily depend on the material performance and winding design. High temperature superconductors with low current to critical current ratio are well-suited for this role, offering reduced electrical losses and a more compact and scalable motor architecture. While superconducting materials are expected to deliver the best motor performance, projects can propose alternative cryo-cooled materials, as long as they are able to achieve the performance targets defined as part of the topic performance section.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
100%
The maximum EU contribution for the topic is €5.000.000.
The Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking may award up to 1 project with funding depending on the outcome of the evaluation and the complementarity of the proposed actions.
The Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking estimates that an EU contribution up to €5.000.000 would allow these outcomes to be addressed appropriately.
The coordinator role shall be limited to the following legal entities:
- University,
- Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) or
- SME (legal entities are advised to confirm their SME status).
Maximum 24 months.
Thematic Categories
- Energy
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
- Transport
Eligibility for Participation
- Businesses
- Educational Institutions
- Legal Entities
- Other Beneficiaries
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Eligibility For Participation Notes
A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects.