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Innovation Promotion – Investment Funding Program for the Reduction of CO2 Emissions in Companies (PIUS-INVEST)
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

PIUS-INVEST Hesse supported small and medium-sized enterprises with investments that reduce CO2 emissions beyond statutory standards. The program promoted highly efficient solutions to increase energy and resource efficiency, as well as the use of renewable energies in Hesse, to achieve sustainable growth.

Who is funded?

This section provides information on which companies and institutions are generally eligible to apply, in which geographical areas projects must take place, and what overarching goals are pursued with the funding.

What is funded?

This section explains the type of eligible projects and activities, the thematic priorities, the eligible expenses, and the development stages in which projects are supported.

Type and Extent of Funding

This section describes the form of financial support, the possible funding amounts and rates, and the expected or permitted useful life of the funded assets.

Conditions and Requirements

This section explains the essential rules and specific conditions for applicants and beneficiaries, including application deadlines, cumulation rules, and other important provisions.

Application Procedure

This section describes the application process, including submission modalities and how applications are evaluated and decisions are made.

This section outlines the fundamental legal and official documents that authorize, establish, and regulate the funding program. It identifies the primary source of its legitimacy and all important overarching regulations that shape its operation.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

€500,000

Open Until

Open Until:

30.06.2024

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Hesse (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Environmental and Climate Protection, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Green Technology

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Commercial Enterprises

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Process Optimization, Experimental Development, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level: Regional

Funding Body: Hessian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Energy, Transport and Housing (HMWEVW), European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

Managed By: Wirtschafts- und Infrastrukturbank Hessen (WIBank)

Website: WI Bank