EIC announces €300M STEP scale up call for scaling Europe’s strategic tech innovations Elena PerezSettings The European Innovation Council Announces €300M STEP Scale up Call for Scaling Europe’s Strategic Tech Innovations The Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) is a European Union initiative aimed at advancing critical technologies within Europe to reduce strategic dependencies and ... Read more
New EIC 2025 work program Telmo DiezSettings Over €1.4 Billion for Strategic Innovation and Scaling Up Europe’s Breakthrough Technologies The European Innovation Council (EIC) has officially launched and adopted its much-anticipated Work Programme for 2025, unveiling a €1.4 billion budget to drive forward groundbreaking innovations and accelerate the growth of high-impact European companies. With strategic ... Read more
The Deep Tech investment paradox Isabel MilllánSettings Deep Tech represents scientific and engineering breakthroughs that address global challenges like climate change, resource scarcity, food security, energy transition and healthcare. These technologies—ranging from advanced AI and quantum computing to biotechnology, robotics, nanotechnology, and clean energy systems—have the potential to reshape industries and create entirely new markets. ... Read more
Euro-Funding secures more than 200 M€ funding for decarbonisation projects Óscar SalazarSettings We are pleased to announce that we have helped two innovative projects secure funding from the EU Innovation Fund call 2023. Both projects will drive Europe’s transition towards a more sustainable and carbon-neutral future, with planned investments of over €100 million per project, ... 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
2024 European Renewable Hydrogen Auction Call David García ArrateSettings The European Commission’s Innovation Fund (IF) has announced its second auction, the IF24, launching on December 3, 2024, with a budget of EUR 1.2 billion to support renewable hydrogen projects. This builds upon the successful 2023 auction (IF23), which saw an overwhelming demand for funding and ... Read more
2024 CET Partnership Call: A key opportunity for Clean Energy Transition Projects Fernando GómezSettings The 2024 Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP) Joint Call presents a significant opportunity for organizations and consortia looking to contribute to Europe’s energy transition and the broader goal of climate neutrality by 2050. With an allocated budget of approximately €100 million, ... 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
How to maximize success in EU grants management? Chiara AssirelliSettings UNDERSTANDING EU GRANTS Managing European Union (EU) grants effectively is crucial for organisations aiming to fund their projects or initiatives. EU grants are competitive and adhere to strict compliance and reporting standards. Success in managing these grants not only involves securing the funding but also ... Read more