Wood Innovation Program (HIP) Open
The Wood Innovation Program (HIP) of Baden-Württemberg, co-financed by the ERDF, promotes innovations in the material and energetic use of wood. It aims to strengthen the innovative capacity of the Forest and Wood Cluster and contribute to the energy transition and a sustainable wood-based bioeconomy.
Who is funded
The Wood Innovation Program (HIP) is aimed at a wide range of applicants in Baden-Württemberg who wish to drive innovations in the field of wood use. The goal is to strengthen the innovative capacity in the Forest and Wood Cluster and promote its contribution to the energy transition and a sustainable, wood-based bioeconomy.
What is funded
The Wood Innovation Program supports a variety of projects and measures focused on the innovative use of wood. This includes both research and development projects as well as the practical application and transfer of knowledge in various sectors related to the raw material wood.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding under the Wood Innovation Program is provided in the form of grants, with the amount and intensity of funding varying depending on the type of measure and applicant. There are specific upper limits and co-financing conditions, especially for ERDF co-financed projects.
Conditions and Requirements
To receive funding under the Wood Innovation Program, applicants must meet certain legal and substantive requirements. These concern both the nature of the projects and compliance with European state aid rules and specific publication obligations.
Application Procedure
The application procedure for the Wood Innovation Program is two-stage and based on calls for proposals. It requires the submission of a project outline and the use of specific forms available online. The L-Bank is the competent authority for application, approval, and disbursement of funds.
Legal Basis
The Wood Innovation Program is based on a specific administrative regulation of the Ministry of Rural Affairs and Consumer Protection Baden-Württemberg. The granting of subsidies is in accordance with comprehensive EU regulations and national budget laws that define the framework conditions for state aid and the use of ERDF funds.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
2,000,000 €
Open Until:
30.11.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Baden-Württemberg (Germany)
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Renewable Energy, Environmental and Climate Protection, Creative Industries, Information and Communication Technology
Beneficiaries:
Forest and Wood Cluster
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Feasibility Study, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Market Introduction, Commercialization, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Service Delivery
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Ministry of Food, Rural Affairs and Consumer Protection Baden-Württemberg, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Managed By: L-Bank
Additional Partners: Forest and Wood Cluster Advisory Board (Advisory)
Website: Landeskreditbank Baden-Württemberg – Förderbank (L-Bank)