EENergy-Grants
EUR 10,000 funding for energy savings in SMEs - tender open from December 2, 2024
28.11.2024
The EU-funded EENergy project supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on their way to greater energy efficiency and a lower carbon footprint. A total of 900 grants of EUR 10,000 each are available across Europe - an investment totaling EUR 9 million that actively addresses climate change, the energy crisis and the objectives of the EU Green Deal. In the current second funding round, 230 grants are still available!
What is being funded?
The EENergy grants are intended to help companies implement measures that reduce their energy consumption by at least 5 percent - whether in processes, systems or other defined units. In this way, the grants not only promote environmental protection, but also strengthen the competitiveness of SMEs in times of rising energy costs.
Who can apply?
SMEs that meet the following requirements are eligible for funding:
- Fulfillment of the EU SME definition: independent, profit-oriented, max. 250 employees, max. EUR 50 million turnover or max. EUR 43 million balance sheet total.
- Company founded before January 1, 2024 and already operating.
- Proof of an energy-saving concept of at least 5 percent.
- Particularly welcome: Applications from companies in energy-intensive sectors.
Good to know:
The funding is non-repayable and covers 100 percent of eligible costs up to an amount of EUR 10,000.
How to apply:
- Get in touch: Get in touch with your local Enterprise Europe Network Bavaria contact person.
- Create a concept: A project approach is developed together to demonstrate the energy savings.
- Submit application: Submit your application via the website by February 28, 2025 at the latest.
Interested parties from other federal states can find their regional contacts here.
This project has received funding from the European Union's Single Market Programme (SMP) under grant agreement No. 101143477 and is being executed in direct cooperation with the Enterprise Europe Network. The material reflects the views and opinions of the author and does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the European Union or EISMEA. Neither the European Union nor the EISMEA is responsible for this content.
