Innovation Fund IF26 – SME Call (small-scale net-zero projects)

Innovation Fund · EU · Deadline Mar 31, 2027

Summary

New EU Innovation Fund call dedicated to SMEs with small-scale net-zero projects (capex €2.5–20 million). €200 million budget; first round indicatively published in December 2026 with a deadline at the end of March 2027, second round deadline end of September 2027.

Key facts

Funding body
Innovation Fund
Level
EU
Region
EU
Sectors
Energy · Manufacturing
Budget
€200 mln totaal; projecten met capex €2,5–20 mln
Deadline
Status
Open

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