Energy security & sustainability in defence: dual-use innovations in EDF 2025 Fernando GómezSettings As global energy challenges intensify, the intersection of defence and energy innovation is becoming increasingly strategic. The need for resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions extends beyond military applications, influencing civilian infrastructure, industrial operations, and climate objectives. In this context, the European ... Read more
State Aid Measures to Support the Clean Industrial Deal: A New Framework for Europe’s Green Transition Maria Victòria PalauSettings The European Commission has introduced on 26 February the Clean Industry State Aid Framework (CISAF), a comprehensive set of guidelines aimed at aligning state aid measures with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal. This initiative ... Read more
EIC Accelerator 2025: a sustainable and technologically advanced Europe Elena PerezSettings The European Innovation Council (EIC) has announced its EIC Accelerator challenges for 2025, offering a total budget of €250 million to support start-ups and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) developing groundbreaking technologies. With the European Union’s Green Deal and digital transformation goals at the forefront, these ... Read more
Boosting Europe’s Competitiveness Through Research and Innovation Marie LatourSettings Insights from the Commission’s Expert Group on the Interim Evaluation of Horizon Europe: Europe stands at a critical juncture. Amidst rising geopolitical tensions, rapid technological disruption, and pressing societal and environmental challenges, the European Union’s research and innovation (R&I) strategy is more important than ever. The ... Read more
Strategic partnership with CleanTech Business Club Marie LatourSettings Joins Forces to Propel Sustainable Innovation On the occasion of its 10th anniversary celebrated in Munich on June 20, 2024, the CleanTech Business Club (CBC) announced a strategic partnership with Euro-Funding. This collaboration aims to identify and support disruptive startups in the cleantech, clean hydrogen, and clean ... Read more
2024 European Calls for Environmental and Climate Projects Marie LatourSettings WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAMME? The 2024 LIFE calls for proposals opened on 18 April and will close in early September. Some of these calls are a two-stage process, with a first deadline in September for concept notes and a final submission deadline ... Read more
Development of GHG Emission Reduction Plan Paula GutierrezSettings IMPORTANCE OF REDUCING GHG EMISSIONS We are currently experiencing a climate crisis, significantly accelerated by the increase in Greenhouse Gas emissions. Temperatures are rising, affecting the climate, flora, and fauna, as well as causing a gradual rise in sea levels. For this reason, an increasing number of ... Read more
The new European Alternative Fuels Initiative is launched Matteo PresaccoSettings The EU has just introduced the second wave of Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport – Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF). With € 1 billion budget to be distributed between 2024 and 2026, this initiative aims to accelerate Europe’s shift towards green transport. Investing in Alternative ... Read more
Environmentally beneficial projects promoting sustainability through an overview of European funding opportunities for research, development, and innovation (R&D&I). It underscores the significance of tackling environmental challenges and spotlights key programs like Horizon Europe, LIFE, the Innovation Fund, and EUROSTARS. International collaboration and capitalizing on funding prospects are crucial in this context.
Biogas is once again at the heart of our future THE RETURN OF BIOGAS In response to Europe’s new energy transition policies and the need to reduce dependency on foreign imports, the European Commission has recognized the potential of biogas as an indigenous bioenergy carrier. With Europe previously importing about 25% of its natural gas ... Read more
The programme that offers an excellent opportunity for Spanish companies Media appearances Read article at El mundo financiero Read article at Interempresas Read article at ejecutivos Read article at Galicia press Read article at Indisa Read article at Revista Cloud Computing Million-dollar funding for sustainable projects in Europe The LIFE 2023 call for proposals was launched on 18 ... Read more
Presentation of our Sustainability Plan 2023-2025 Media appearances Read article at Corresponsales.com Sustainability plan 2023-2025 On 9 May we presented the roadmap we will follow between now and 2025 in terms of sustainability. Responsible environmental management, community development at a social level, and the promotion of innovation are some of our main commitments for the ... Read more