progres.nrw – Programme for Rational Energy Use, Renewable Energies and Energy Saving – Innovation Area Open
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.
Legal Basis
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.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
€300,000
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
30.06.2027
Award Channel:
Unknown
Region:
North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany), European Union
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:
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)