Energie.IN.NRW – Innovative Project Ideas for the Future Energy System, a Climate-Neutral Industry, and Climate- and Resource-Friendly Construction in NRW
The Energie.IN.NRW program of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia supports collaborative projects between business and science for the development of climate-friendly innovations. It aims to find sustainable solutions for climate protection in the fields of energy, industry, buildings and building materials, as well as sector coupling, and to strengthen the region's competitiveness. Funding is provided as a grant, adapted to company size and type of institution.
Who is funded
The Energie.IN.NRW funding program targets a broad spectrum of applicants who wish to develop climate-friendly innovations in collaborative projects. The funding aims to strengthen the regional economy and science in North Rhine-Westphalia and support the transformation towards climate neutrality. Eligible projects must primarily be carried out in North Rhine-Westphalia, even if applicants can come from anywhere in the European Union.
What is funded
Energie.IN.NRW funds collaborative projects that develop innovative and sustainable solutions for climate protection in key sectors such as energy, industry, and buildings. This includes projects along the entire value chain from research to market readiness, with a special focus on climate-neutral technologies and processes.
Type and Scope of Funding
Energie.IN.NRW grants subsidies to support collaborative projects. The funding amount varies depending on the type of applicant and company size, covering a significant portion of the eligible expenditures. A total budget of approximately 104 million Euros is available for the initiative.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must meet specific legal, financial, and cooperative conditions to receive funding under Energie.IN.NRW. These include adherence to cooperation rules, proof of financial solvency, and compliance with specific state aid rules and overarching sustainability principles.
Application Procedure
The application procedure for Energie.IN.NRW is two-stage, comprising the submission of a project outline and, upon positive evaluation, a regular application. Project selection is carried out using a scoring process that involves an evaluation by an assessment committee based on defined criteria.
Legal Basis
The Energie.IN.NRW funding program is based on several legal foundations, anchored at both the state level of North Rhine-Westphalia and the European Union level. These guidelines and regulations ensure the legitimacy of the program and define its framework conditions for funding recommendations and decisions.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
Up to 90% of eligible expenditures, depending on company size and type of institution.
Allocated Budget:
104.000.000 €
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany)
Sectors:
Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Construction and Building Materials, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Transportation and Logistics
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Product Development, Commercialization, Scaling
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (MWIKE)
Managed By:
Innovation Funding Agency NRW (IN.NRW), Project Management Jülich (PtJ)