Strengthening Financial Management in EU Projects: Supporting Associations for Sustainable Impact

At Euro-Funding, we are organizing a webinar to present the key aspects of the new Innovation Fund 2024 Call. This event will cover the highlights of the different funding streams, feature insights from leading experts in Europe’s energy sector, and showcase a success story we supported in the 2023 call.

New Call 2024 Highlights

• Multibillion €Bn Call for small, medium, and large-scale projects under the standard grant Innovation scheme.
• New subcall focusing on batteries.
• 2nd Renewable Hydrogen Auction of the Hydrogen Bank worth €1200M.

Two days after the release of the new Innovation Fund (IF) call, our webinar will summarise the main features of the primary streams of the new IF Call in one comprehensive hour and a half. We will bring you key EU stakeholders of the energy system and a practical, successful example Euro-Funding has accompanied for the 2023 call.

Programme of the Webinar

10:00-10:05
Welcome and presentation of the agenda
Marie Latour, European Affairs Director, Euro-Funding

10:05-10:25
Views from the renewable energy sector on the evolving Innovation Fund instrument
Moderated by Greg Arrowsmith, Secretary General of EUREC

• SolarPower Europe: Anett Ludwig, Head of Supply Chains
• WindEurope: Nina Mavrogeorgou, Project Manager
• European Geothermal Energy Council: Emil Martini, Policy and Market Advisor
• European Heat Pump Association: Francesca Tamburrini, EU Projects Manager

10:25-10:45
Presentation of the new IF 2024 Call (IF Grant and RFNBO H2 Auction)
David Garcia, Senior Consultant, Euro-Funding

10:45-11:00
Presentation of a success case: Experience and lessons learned from the application process
Maria Säfeström, Head of Environment and Permitting, Minestorage

11:00-11:30
Q&A Session
Moderation: Marie Latour

About the Innovation Fund

The Innovation Fund is designed to support initiatives in several key areas:

• Supporting breakthrough technologies in renewable energy, energy-intensive industries, energy storage, and carbon capture, use, and storage.
• Encouraging investments to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Bridging the gap from lab to market, fostering a greener economy.
• Providing financial support to innovative projects for commercial deployment.

This fund is a critical step towards achieving the EU’s climate goals.

Join us for an exclusive webinar on the new EIC Pre-Accelerator programme, designed to support early-stage deep-tech startups in Widening countries! Organized by Euro-Funding Europe in collaboration with key innovation partners, this session will provide valuable insights into the funding opportunities available to startups and SMEs developing disruptive technologies.

– Why Attend?

• Learn about the EIC Pre-Accelerator’s objectives, eligibility criteria, and funding scheme

• Understand Deep Tech readiness levels and how to advance your innovation

• Get expert insights on securing funding through the EIC Accelerator

• Explore the role of innovation consultants in maximizing your success

• Engage in a live Q&A session with industry experts

Join Us at the EU-Startups Summit 2025 in Malta!

Euro-Funding is proud to participate in the EU-Startups Summit, taking place on April 24-25 in Malta. This premier event will bring together 2,200 attendees, including 1,100 startup founders and 270 investors, for two days of high-level networking, learning, and dealmaking opportunities. With 75 exhibitors, a dynamic pitch competition, and insightful keynotes from some of Europe’s most successful entrepreneurs, it’s a must-attend for tech-driven innovation.

We’re excited to announce that Marie Latour, our EU Affairs Director, will be taking the stage to share her expertise on EU funding strategies.

Euro-Funding, in collaboration with the European DIGITAL SME Alliance, is pleased to invite you to a dedicated webinar on April 29th, from 10:00 to 12:00 CEST, focused on funding opportunities available through the European Defence Fund (EDF).

This session is specifically designed for SMEs, mid-caps, and other key stakeholders such as research institutions, and will offer a detailed overview of the 2025 EDF calls. Particular attention will be given to the EU Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) and the development of civil-military synergies.

Participants will also gain valuable insights into the broader geopolitical and defence context, with expert commentary on relevant policy developments and examples of best practices from across the European defence sector.

What attendees can expect:

• Clear guidance on how to successfully navigate and apply for EDF funding;

• Insight into the strategic policy framework shaping the calls;

• A live Q&A session to address your specific questions;

• Optional participation in a matchmaking session from 12:30 to 18:00, designed to connect participants and foster strong consortia for future proposals.

We look forward to your participation in this informative and collaborative event.