Disruptive PDA – Technical Assistance to advance market boundaries for sustainable energy investments

Last updated: 15.7.2025
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The LIFE-2021-CET-PDA program provides Project Development Assistance (PDA) to drive sustainable energy investments across Europe. It specifically supports innovative solutions that mobilize private capital, blend public and private financing, and establish scalable financial instruments, while addressing legal and structural barriers. The initiative aims to accelerate Europe's journey towards its 2050 decarbonisation targets, with a significant focus on the European Green Deal's Renovation Wave to improve the building stock.

Who is Funded: Eligible Applicants and Program Objectives

This section outlines the types of entities and individuals eligible for the LIFE-2021-CET-PDA funding, specifies the geographical areas where projects must be implemented, and details the core objectives the program seeks to achieve in advancing sustainable energy investments and market boundaries.

What is Funded: Sectors, Costs, and Project Stages

This section details the specific sectors and types of projects that are eligible for funding under the LIFE-2021-CET-PDA program, outlining the thematic areas and the typical maturity stages of the supported initiatives. It also clarifies the general nature of eligible costs, though specific exclusions are not detailed in this document.

Type and Scope of Funding: Grants and Investment Targets

This section provides essential information on the financial characteristics of the LIFE-2021-CET-PDA program, detailing the type of financial support offered, the expected funding amounts, and the program's overall duration. It highlights the focus on leveraging private investment through the granted EU support.

Conditions and Requirements for Applicants

This section outlines the general conditions and requirements for applicants to the LIFE-2021-CET-PDA program, including references to the application process, collaboration structures, and expected impacts. It also addresses budget stipulations and other important provisions that govern project implementation.

Application Procedure: Submission and Evaluation

This section outlines the process for submitting applications to the LIFE-2021-CET-PDA program, detailing the general flow and the selection process. It provides an overview of the stages applicants go through from submission to receiving evaluation results.

This section details the fundamental legal and policy documents that authorize and govern the LIFE-2021-CET-PDA funding program, providing the framework within which it operates and how these official texts can be accessed.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

2,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

6,000,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Construction and Building Materials, Water and Waste Management, Transportation and Logistics, Service Sector, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Project developers in sustainable energy, including public and private project promoters, infrastructure operators, energy service companies, retail chains, large property owners, and entities in industry and services, as well as RES energy communities and citizen-led initiatives.

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Feasibility Study, Product Development, Pilot Testing, Implementation, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency)

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