Develop and fund your project

Develop and Fund Your Project

At GREET CE, we are dedicated to empowering SMEs in Central Europe and Portugal to lead the Green Transition. By leveraging advancements in EU funding accessibility, including the enhanced EU Funding & Tenders Portal, we simplify complex funding processes and support project development tailored to sustainability goals.

Why Choose GREET CE?

  • Access Cutting-edge Innovations: Unlock opportunities at the crossroads of sustainability, bioeconomy, and green technologies.
  • Foster Networking and Partnerships: Connect with stakeholders across Europe, including industry associations, research institutions, and public organizations.
  • Empower Your Journey with Information: Benefit from the streamlined EU Funding & Tenders Portal and our expertise in navigating funding options.

How GREET CE Supports Your Journey

1. Tailored Guidance

Our experts provide consultations to identify the best funding opportunities for your project.

2. Workshops and Training

Hone your proposal-writing skills and understand funding criteria through interactive sessions.

3. Networking and Showcasing Opportunities

Present your projects at GREET CE events, connecting with investors and collaborators.

 

Highlighted Pilot Opportunities (2024-2025)

Eco-Construction Pilot

Focus: Low-carbon construction and sustainable materials.
For the Eco-Construction Pilot, there are several open calls under Horizon Europe that support sustainable building and renovation practices aligned with circular economy principles. Below are key opportunities- Relevant Calls::

💶 3 Instrument calls

  • Strand 2b (I3-2023-CAP2b):
    Capacity building in less developed regions.
    Deadlines: February 15, 2024, and November 14, 2024. The available budget for each deadline is €13 million.
  • Strand 1 (I3-2024-INV1):
    Financial and advisory support for investments in interregional innovation projects within smart specialization areas.
    Deadline: December 5, 2024, at 17:00 CET.
  • Strand 2a (I3-2024-INV2a):
    Financial and advisory support for investments aimed at developing value chains in less developed regions.
    Deadline: December 5, 2024, at 17:00 CET.
  • Strand 1 & 2a: Opens 22 May 2025, closes 20 November 2025.
  • Strand 2b (Capacity Building): Opens 23 October 2025, closes 19 March 2026.

Details info: I3 Instrument page.

💶 Innovation Fund & Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) calls

  • Focus: Supporting large-scale innovative low-carbon technologies & transition in high-impact regions.
  • 2025 Calls:
    • Innovation Fund 2024 Call: Opens 3 Dec 2024, closes 24 Apr 2025.
    • JTM Public Sector Loan Facility: Multiple cut-off deadlines: 16 Jan, 15 Apr, 11 Sep 2025.
  • Assessment:
    • Success Rate: Variable; depends on the region’s eligibility and alignment with just transition goals.
    • Complexity: Moderate; projects must demonstrate socio-economic benefits.

Details info: Just Transition funding sources

💶 Sustainability and Innovation Awards

EUSEW 2024 Awards – Recognizing Excellence in Sustainable Energy

The European Sustainable Energy Awards (EUSEW Awards) celebrate outstanding projects, initiatives, and individuals driving Europe’s transition to clean and sustainable energy. These awards highlight contributions to the EU Green Deal and encourage the adoption of best practices in energy sustainability.

Award Categories:

  • Innovation – Breakthrough technologies and forward-thinking solutions in energy sustainability.
  • Local Energy Action – Community-driven initiatives accelerating the energy transition at the local level.
  • Woman in Energy – Recognizing outstanding contributions by women in the energy sector.

Key Dates:

  • Call Launch: November 19, 2024
  • Submission Deadline: January 30, 2025
  • Results Notification: March 27, 2025
  • Public Voting: April 29 – June 1, 2025
  • Awards Ceremony: June 10, 2025

🔗 Apply now and showcase your impact on Europe’s clean energy future! More details here

💶 The New European Bauhaus (NEB)

The New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative has announced two open calls with a submission deadline of February 14, 2025

  • NEB Prizes 2025: These prizes celebrate innovative projects and ideas that embody NEB values—sustainability, inclusivity, and beauty. Applicants can submit their proposals showcasing contributions to these principles.  New European Bauhaus Prizes
  • Boost for Small Municipalities: This special initiative, supported by the European Parliament, aims to empower small municipalities across the EU by awarding 20 prizes. The goal is to provide support to small players developing projects that are inclusive, sustainable, and beautiful, helping them overcome  New European Bauhaus Prizes website.

💶 Horizon Europe – Research and innovation – European Union

Overview:
Horizon Europe is the EU’s primary funding program for research and innovation, spanning from 2021 to 2027. It encompasses three pillars, with the second pillar, “Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness,” being particularly pertinent to sustainable construction initiatives.

Current Calls:
Calls for proposals for 2025 have been announced. Detailed information, including submission deadlines, is available on the Funding & Tenders Portal.​

Support for Proposal Preparation:
The Slovenian Enterprise Fund offers a voucher to co-finance the preparation of project proposals under Horizon Europe’s second pillar. This voucher covers 60% of eligible costs incurred from external contractors during proposal preparation. More details can be found on the Slovenian Enterprise Fund’s website.​

  • HORIZON-CL5-2024-D4-02-04: Design for Adaptability, Re-use, and Deconstruction of Buildings
    This call focuses on integrating innovative tools and processes for construction and renovation that enable buildings to be adaptable, reusable, and deconstructable. Proposals are expected to develop solutions for improving the lifespan and recyclability of building elements, including the use of CO2-storing materials and sustainable bio-based products. It encourages projects that validate these solutions in diverse climatic conditions and involve local and regional value chains.
    Deadline: January 21, 2025
    Funding: Up to EUR 4 million per project (total budget: EUR 8 million).
    Details and Application: EU Funding Portal​
  • HORIZON-CL5-2025-05-D4-01
    Call: On-site innovative robotics and automated solutions for building renovation
    Deadline: February 17, 2026
    Details and Application: EU Funding Portal
  • HORIZON-CL5-2025-05-D4-03
    Call: Innovative pathways for low-carbon and climate-resilient buildings
    Deadline: February 17, 2026
    Details and Application: Apply Here
  • HORIZON-CL5-2024-D4-02-03: BIM-based Processes and Digital Twins for Circular Energy Renovation
    This call supports the use of digital tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digital twins to facilitate energy-efficient renovations and the integration of circular economy principles in building construction and renovation.
    Deadline: April 18, 2024
    Details and Application: EU Funding Portal​
  • HORIZON-CL5-2024-D4-02-01: Industrialisation of Sustainable and Circular Deep Renovation Workflows
    This call focuses on streamlining renovation processes for sustainable and circular deep renovations, particularly in the building sector. It encourages the industrialization of renovation workflows to improve efficiency and minimize energy consumption during building renovation.
    Deadline: April 18, 2024
    Details and Application: EU Funding Portal​
  • HORIZON-CL5-2024-D4-01-01: Low-disruptive renovation processes using prefabricated solutions for energy-efficient buildings.
    Deadline: April 18, 2024.
    Details and Application.
  • HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-TWIN-TRANSITION-31
    Call: From heat-driven processes to mechanical processes in industrial sites
    Deadline: September 23, 2025
    Details and Application: EU Funding Portal

💶 Program LIFE

  • Focus: Circular economy, waste reduction, and sustainable construction.
  • 2025 Calls:
    • Strategic Nature Projects (SNaP): Two-stage process, deadlines: 5 Sep 2024, 6 Mar 2025.
    • Strategic Integrated Projects – SIP Environment: Two-stage process, deadlines: 5 Sep 2024, 6 Mar 2025.
    • Strategic Integrated Projects – SIP Climate: Two-stage process, deadlines: 5 Sep 2024, 6 Mar 2025.
    • More info on LIFE Programme website.
  • Support: Workshops and information days available through LIFE Slovenia.
  • Complexity: Moderate to High; requires clear sustainability goals and impact assessment.
  • Assessment:
    • Success Rate: Moderate; highly competitive with an emphasis on environmental impact.

LIFE Programme – Circular Economy and Quality of Life: Projects promoting eco-construction and low-carbon techniques.
Deadline: September 17, 2024.
Apply Here.

LIFE Programme info days and proposal workshops: CINEA LIFE Events.

    Other support resources:

      Digital Energy Pilot

      Focus: Smart systems for energy efficiency and public building management.
      Relevant Calls:

      • HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-02-01: Digital tools for concentrated solar power (CSP) and solar thermal plants.
        Deadline: January 21, 2025.
        Details and Application.
      • LIFE Clean Energy Transition – Standard Action Projects: Projects integrating smart grid-ready solutions.
        Deadline: March 6, 2025.
        Apply Here.
      • HORIZON-CL5-2025-02-D3-16
        Call: Support to the SET Plan stakeholder fora
        Deadline: September 16, 2025
        Details and Application: EU Funding Portal
      • HORIZON-CL5-2025-05-D3-19
        Call: Innovative tools and services to manage and empower energy communities
        Deadline: February 17, 2026
        Details and Application: Apply Here
      • HORIZON-CL5-2025-05-D4-02
        Call: Smarter buildings as part of the energy system
        Deadline: February 17, 2026
        Details and Application: Apply Here

      Support Resources:

      Regenerative Farming Pilot

      Focus: Bio-based fertilizers and sustainable farming techniques.
      Relevant Calls:

      • HORIZON-CL6-2025-02-FARM2FORK-10
        Call: Controlled environment agriculture innovations
        Deadline: To Be Announced
        Details and Application: Funding Portal
      • HORIZON-CL6-2025: Innovation in bio-based farming practices (details expected early 2025).
        Check Updates.
      • CBE JU: Advancing circular bioeconomy applications for agriculture.
        Deadline: March 2025.
        Details Here.
      • Farmtopia Open Call (OC)
        Call: Collaboration between Agricultural Digital Solutions (ADS) providers and end-user farms.
        Deadline: February 29, 2025
        Details and Application: Farmtopia Open Call
      • HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-CIRCBIO-08
        Call: Circular systemic solutions in cities and regions
        Deadline: To Be Announced
        Details and Application: Apply Here
      • HORIZON-CL6-2025-02-FARM2FORK-06
        Call: Innovative phytosanitary measures for plant health
        Deadline: To Be Announced
        Details and Application: EU Portal

      Support Resources:

       

      Renewable Gases Pilot

      Focus: Biogas and hydrogen technologies.
      Relevant Calls:

      • HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-02-03: Integrated energy-driven biorefineries for biofuels, bio-chemicals, and biomaterials.
        Deadline: January 21, 2025.
      • HORIZON-CL5-2025-05-D3-14
        Call: Strengthening security of renewable energy value chains
        Deadline: February 17, 2026
        Details and Application: Apply Now
      • HORIZON-CL5-2025-02-D3-15
        Call: CO2 storage optimization for renewable gases
        Deadline: February 17, 2026
        Details and Application: EU Funding Portal
      • HORIZON-CL5-2025-02-D2-02
        Call: Next-generation batteries and grid storage for renewable gases
        Deadline: September 16, 2025
        Details and Application: Funding Portal
      • LIFE Programme – Climate Change Mitigation: Projects developing renewable gas solutions.
        Deadline: March 2025. Apply Here.

      Support Resources:

       

      Finance Your Idea: Explore the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
      📅 Attend Info Days: Learn about upcoming calls and network with peers.
      📧 Contact Us: Reach out to GREET CE for guidance and to join our events calendar.

      With GREET CE, turn your green project vision into action