Get a grant for large innovative projects demonstrating low-carbon technologies and practices

Innovation Fund projects cover a wide range of innovative technologies in areas such as energy-intensive industries, renewable energy sources, energy storage, zero-emission mobility and buildings, hydrogen and carbon capture, use and storage.

Innovation fund

Support for large innovative projects demonstrating low-carbon technologies and practices in energy-intensive industries, renewable energy sources, energy storage, carbon capture and storage (CCS) or industrial carbon capture and utilization (CCU).

Projects should cover these areas

Transition of energy-intensive industries

Construction and use of RES

Energy storage and methods of accumulation

Storage and use of greenhouse gases (so-called CCS/CCU)

Examples of supported solutions

Smart manufacturing that goes beyond traditional automation

The use of artificial intelligence in production and other areas

Innovation in the circularity of materials

Primary energy savings

Form of support

Subsidy

Advice

Level of support

Small projects with a total capital requirement from EUR 2.5 million to
EUR 7.5 million – subsidy of up to 60% of the total capital requirements

Large projects with a total capital requirement of over EUR 7.5 million –
subsidy of up to 60% of additional capital and operating expenses

Subsidy award criteria

Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

The rate of innovation

Project progress

Scalability

Cost effectiveness

The start of receiving applications for the next round of support is approaching, with an expected start in December 2024. Applications can be submitted until the spring of 2025. Do not hesitate to contact us and consult your investment projects.