European cities are facing major challenges, for instance in terms of sustainability, security and equal opportunities. To help cities tackle these challenges, a brand new EU programme is being launched this autumn: the European Urban Initiative (EUI). This article...
A key premise of European climate policy is the prevention and reduction of CO2 and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This objective also affects many sustainable investment and innovation projects. Many major grant schemes, such as the Innovation Fund, CEF, DEI+...
The current climate transition has major implications for Europe's regional economies. However, some regions will be hit much harder than others. Especially for the regions that will be hit hardest, the EU is setting up a new support mechanism of 55 billion euros. In...
In September 2022, the European Commission approved a second IPCEI project related to the hydrogen value chain: Hy2Use. This project involves support for research and innovation, first industrial deployment and construction of relevant infrastructure in the value...
The European Commission recently opened the 2022 CEF Transport call for proposals. This call will make a total of 5.12 billion euros available for projects aimed at improving and strengthening Europe’s transport infrastructure. Project proposals can be submitted until...
On Budget Day 2022 ('prinsjesdag’), the Dutch government presented the new national budget plans for 2023. According to these plans, the Netherlands needs to become much more sustainable. Fortunately, it is not just about raising taxes and laying down more...
If you have ambitious plans that you believe could significantly boost the Dutch economy’s growth potential, you may be eligible for funding from the Dutch ‘Nationaal Groeifonds’. In early 2023, the fund will be launching a new (brief) application round, supported by...
In 2020, the EU launched its Innovation Fund for European energy and climate projects, supported by a budget of 38 billion euros to fund high-potential, high-impact innovations. Two brand-new calls for proposals are now being prepared. Will you be among the...
In Europe, 75% of the buildings are energy inefficient and most of them are in the commercial rented sector. The SmartSPIN project has a solution that can change this. Its business model addresses the key market barriers that prevent landlords and tenants from...
On June 29th and 30th, 13 leading representatives from various industrial, R&D and technology sectors gathered in Brussels for the kick-off meeting of the sHYpS project. sHYpS stands for ‘sustainable HYdrogen powered Shipping’.Hydrogen, a promising solution for...
Are you an entrepreneur looking to speed up the development of your innovative environmental technology through international cooperation? Or would you like to demonstrate an innovative new technology and get foreign partners on board? Why not consider applying for...
It has been eagerly anticipated for some time: the new Dutch funding tool for scaling up hydrogen production through electrolysis. A draft grant scheme was published recently, the launch of which coincided with an ‘Internet Consultation’. This article contains an...