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progres.nrw – Programme for Rational Energy Use, Renewable Energies and Energy Saving – Innovation Area
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

progres.nrw – Innovation Area supports research and development projects in North Rhine-Westphalia focusing on efficient energy conversion, use, and the transformation towards climate neutrality. The programme aims to create application-oriented scientific and technological foundations for managing the energy transition and to strengthen the innovative capacity of companies and research institutions.

Who is funded?

The progres.nrw – Innovation Area funding programme targets a wide range of applicants, including companies, universities, research institutions, municipalities, and associations that have their headquarters or a branch office in North Rhine-Westphalia. The aim is to support the state's energy and climate goals through application-oriented research and development.

What is funded?

progres.nrw – Innovation funds a wide range of application-oriented research, development, and innovation projects that contribute to energy and climate neutrality in North Rhine-Westphalia. This includes industrial research, experimental development, pilot projects, process innovations, as well as related infrastructures and studies in key energy topics.

Type and Scope of Funding

progres.nrw – Innovation offers financial support in the form of grants, the amount of which depends on the type of project and the applicant. Funding rates vary, but can reach up to 100 percent for non-economic projects of universities and research institutions. A minimum grant amount is set.

Conditions and Requirements

Funding under progres.nrw – Innovation is subject to specific requirements, ranging from adherence to the innovation character and project location in North Rhine-Westphalia to cooperation obligations and EU state aid rules. Certain exclusion criteria and budget specifications must also be observed.

Application Procedure

The application process for progres.nrw – Innovation involves the electronic or written submission of complete documents, including detailed project descriptions and financial plans. Project selection is carried out by Project Management Jülich, which is also responsible for approval and settlement. Funding can occur both within the framework of project calls and independently.

The progres.nrw – Innovation funding programme is based on a specific directive of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, supported by various state and European regulations. These legal bases define the framework and conditions for granting subsidies.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

€300,000

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

30.06.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Unknown

Region

Region:

North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany), European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

Renewable Energy, Energy Production and Supply, Green Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Transportation and Logistics, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Feasibility Study, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Process Optimization, Infrastructure

Funding Provider

Program Level: Regional

Funding Body: Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of North Rhine-Westphalia (MWIKE), Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation and Transport, Ministry of Culture and Science

Managed By: Innovation Promotion Agency NRW (IN.NRW), Project Management Jülich (PtJ)

Website: Innovationsförderagentur NRW (IN.NRW)