Call for Proposals

OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

The Accelerate-to-Demonstrate (A2D) Facility, implemented by UNIDO with funding from the UK Government’s Department of Energy Security & Net Zero under the Ayrton Fund, has published the third call for proposals to provide grant funding to support the implementation and operation of transformational demonstration projects in developing countries in four thematic areas of focus:

  • critical minerals, 

  • clean hydrogen, 

  • smart energy,

  • industrial decarbonization.

Further information and how to apply: 
Please visit UNIDO’s Procurement portal (RFX No. 7000008435) for detailed information on the eligibility requirements, selection criteria and submission guidelines: UNIDO Procurement portal and United Nations Global Marketplace. Proposals can be submitted up until 16:00 CET on 18 June 2026.

All enquiries on the call must only be sent to: 

Procurement Officer Ms. Ziniel (email: C.Ziniel@unido.org) 
with copy to Ms. Gavranic (email: J.Gavranic@unido.org), 
Ms. Dorner (email: E.Dorner@unido.org) and 
Mr. Hemetsberger (email: M.Hemetsberger@unido.org)

Find more information in the press release.