On behalf of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, IFB Hamburg is implementing a new funding initiative aimed at strengthening the economic performance and sustainability of the aviation industry in Hamburg. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular are to be encouraged to invest in the "decarbonization of aviation" (clean aviation). At the same time, this will drive forward the transformation of the industry towards climate-neutral aviation.
The InnovationFocus "Green Aviation Technologies (GATE II)" provides a total of up to €4 million for innovative research and development projects by companies and cooperating universities and research institutions.
Thematic priorities
The funding focuses on the following thematic priorities in particular:
1. Sustainable aircraft systems and production
Innovations in the field of aircraft energy systems in connection with the use of hydrogen
Production, assembly, operation and maintenance of aircraft, assemblies and components, including more sustainable processes and an effective circular economy
Digital development methods to reduce the ecological footprint over the entire product life cycle, including hardware and software-based digitalization
Automation and robotics in design and manufacturing
2. Lightweight, modular and integrated aircraft cabins
Efficient electrical and electronic cabin systems including associated software
Improved cabin acoustics
Development of new cabin components using lighter and more sustainable materials
3. Sustainable aircraft operation - maintenance and services
Digital platforms for digital products and services
MRO concepts for hydrogen tanks and distribution systems as well as fuel cell systems
Optimization processes for conventional engines with Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)
Promoting the qualification of employees for AI-supported work
Development of new technologies and processes for production, repair and maintenance
4. Sustainable operation of airports
New products, processes or services for hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuels at airports
Cross-sector sustainability research that includes energy generation, storage, transportation and supply
5. Further development and networking of hydrogen-related research infrastructures for short- and medium-haul aircraft
Projects, processes and services in connection with the liquid hydrogen ground demonstrator at Hamburg Airport
Demonstrators for fuel cell systems and sustainable energy use in aircraft
The InnovationFocus "Green Aviation Technologies (GATE II)" provides a total of up to €4 million for innovative research and development projects by companies and cooperating universities and research institutions.
Thematic priorities
The funding focuses on the following thematic priorities in particular:
1. Sustainable aircraft systems and production
Innovations in the field of aircraft energy systems in connection with the use of hydrogen
Production, assembly, operation and maintenance of aircraft, assemblies and components, including more sustainable processes and an effective circular economy
Digital development methods to reduce the ecological footprint over the entire product life cycle, including hardware and software-based digitalization
Automation and robotics in design and manufacturing
2. Lightweight, modular and integrated aircraft cabins
Efficient electrical and electronic cabin systems including associated software
Improved cabin acoustics
Development of new cabin components using lighter and more sustainable materials
3. Sustainable aircraft operation - maintenance and services
Digital platforms for digital products and services
MRO concepts for hydrogen tanks and distribution systems as well as fuel cell systems
Optimization processes for conventional engines with Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)
Promoting the qualification of employees for AI-supported work
Development of new technologies and processes for production, repair and maintenance
4. Sustainable operation of airports
New products, processes or services for hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuels at airports
Cross-sector sustainability research that includes energy generation, storage, transportation and supply
5. Further development and networking of hydrogen-related research infrastructures for short- and medium-haul aircraft
Projects, processes and services in connection with the liquid hydrogen ground demonstrator at Hamburg Airport
Demonstrators for fuel cell systems and sustainable energy use in aircraft
Technical topics
A. Flight physics - A1. Aerodynamics
A. Flight physics - A2. Thermal and Fluidynamics
A. Flight physics - A3. Structural Mechanics and Smart Materials
B. Manufacturing Processes/Design Tools/Techniques
C. Materials Technology - C1. Electronic
C. Materials Technology - C2. Photonic/Optical
D. Device Technology
E. Design Technologies for Platforms
F. Aerostructures
G. Propulsion - G1. Endothermic Systems
G. Propulsion - G2. Green Propellant and Combustion
G. Propulsion - G3. Electric Systems
H. Avionics and On-board Systems - H1. General
H. Avionics and On-board Systems - H2. Communications
H. Avionics and On-board Systems - H3. Sensor Systems
H. Avionics and On-board Systems - H4. Major s/s
I. Flight Mechanics
J. Information and Signal Processing Technology
K. Integrated Design and Validation
L. Integrated Systems Technology
M. Human Factors
N. Innovative concepts and scenarios
O. Operating Environment Technology
P. Simulators, Trainers and Synthetic Environments
Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank (IFB)
Deadline:
Call type: Regional
Max duration: 24M
Budget (per project): 2.00m€
Country/region: Germany
Eligible structures
Intermediate Sized Enterprise
Large Company
Research and Technical Organisation
Small-Medium Enterprise
University