Innovative financing schemes for sustainable energy investments

Last updated: 15.7.2025
Grant

This program, "Innovative financing schemes for sustainable energy investments", under the LIFE Clean Energy Transition call, aims to accelerate the shift towards a climate-neutral Europe. It supports the development and rollout of innovative financial instruments that significantly leverage private funding for sustainable energy initiatives, with a particular focus on energy efficiency projects aligned with the EU Green Deal.

Who is Funded

The program broadly defines eligibility for funding schemes, focusing on initiatives that accelerate sustainable energy investments throughout the European Union. It targets a diverse range of entities and aims to significantly boost both public and private funding contributions towards achieving climate and energy objectives.

What is Funded

This program specifically funds the establishment of innovative financing schemes focused on sustainable energy investments, particularly those enhancing energy efficiency. Projects should develop operational financial solutions and can target various sectors, aiming to increase private finance mobilisation.

Type and Scope of Funding

The funding is provided as grants, with a maximum contribution specified per project. The overall budget allocated to this topic indicates significant support for the development of innovative financial instruments that leverage private investment.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants must adhere to various conditions, including detailed eligibility, financial capacity requirements, and specific application procedures outlined in the comprehensive call documents. Collaboration in consortia is encouraged to maximize impact and expertise.

Application Procedure

The application process for this call has concluded, with evaluation results already communicated to applicants. The submission was a single-stage process.

The program operates under a clear legal framework established by EU regulations, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its implementation in alignment with broader financial and environmental policies.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

1,750,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

5,500,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, with project implementation at regional or national levels within its member states.

Sectors

Sectors:

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

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Implementation, Scaling, Commercialization, Policy Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency)

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