BUILD UP Skills – rebooting the National Platforms and Roadmaps

Last updated: 15.7.2025
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The BUILD UP Skills program aims to significantly advance the clean energy transition across Europe by enhancing the skills of building professionals. This initiative focuses on rebooting national platforms and roadmaps to align with the EU's ambitious 2030 energy targets, promoting high-energy performance building renovations and the adoption of Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (NZEBs). It is a crucial step towards fostering a more skilled and sustainable construction sector throughout the European Union.

Who is Funded

The BUILD UP Skills program is designed to support a wide range of stakeholders across EU Member States who are committed to enhancing skills within the building sector. The program's core objective is to facilitate the upskilling of building professionals, ensuring they are equipped to deliver high-energy performance building renovations and new Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (NZEBs), aligning with the EU's 2030 energy targets.

What is Funded

The BUILD UP Skills program funds projects focused on enhancing professional capabilities for the clean energy transition within the building sector. Funded activities include the comprehensive development of skills required for high-energy performance renovations and Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (NZEBs), encompassing a broad range of technical and managerial expertise.

Type and Scope of Funding

The BUILD UP Skills program provides financial support in the form of grants, with a specified maximum contribution per project. The funding is intended to support initiatives over a defined duration, facilitating the development and implementation of national skills roadmaps for the building sector.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants and beneficiaries of the BUILD UP Skills program must adhere to various conditions and requirements covering application, operational, and regulatory aspects. These provisions ensure compliance with EU guidelines and the effective implementation of funded activities.

Application Procedure

The application process for BUILD UP Skills follows a competitive call framework, involving a structured submission and evaluation process. Applicants are informed about decisions based on defined award criteria.

The BUILD UP Skills program operates under a robust legal framework, established and governed by specific European Union regulations and work programmes.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

400,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

6,000,000 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

EU Member States

Sectors

Sectors:

Construction and Building Materials, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Environmental and Climate Protection, Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Service Sector

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Professionals and workers in the building sector, along with relevant national stakeholders including public authorities and private entities involved in skill development and energy transition.

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Capacity Building, Planning, Policy Development, Implementation, Service Delivery

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)

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