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https://www.vlaio.be/nl/subsidies-financiering/subsidiedatabank/europese-onderzoeks-en-innovatiesteun-een-overzicht

Grant Analysis

Purpose & Target

To contribute to a better European nature, environment, and climate policy. - Funding for innovative projects that protect the environment, save resources, conserve nature and biodiversity, and raise awareness. - Target recipients: Businesses (SMEs, large enterprises, startups), research institutions, governments, NGOs, and other organizations. - Size: All sizes of organizations. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focuses on environmental, climate, and clean energy sectors. - Geographic Scope: Primarily EU Member States, but activities outside the EU can be funded if they benefit EU environmental/climate goals. - Frequency: Annual calls.

Financial Structure

  • Funding types: Subsidies, loans, investments, and venture capital.
  • Budget range: Not specified per project.
  • Cost coverage: The support percentage varies per program, not specified for individual projects.
  • No explicit mention of matching fund requirements.

Eligibility Requirements

Organization Type
  • Eligible: SMEs, large enterprises, startups, research institutions, governments, NGOs, and other organizations.
Geographic Location
  • Located in an EU Member State.
  • Projects may include activities outside the EU if they are necessary to achieve EU environmental or climate objectives.
Project Focus
  • Must contribute to environmental protection, resource saving, nature and biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation/adaptation, or clean energy transition.

Application Process

Application Procedure
  • Calls for proposals are launched annually.
  • Applications can be submitted individually or in collaboration with other parties (within or outside the same Member State).
  • Applicants are encouraged to participate in information days, such as the virtual EU LIFE-infodagen (May 13-15, 2025).
Application Deadlines
  • The 2025 call was published on April 24, 2025.
  • Deadline for most projects is September 23, 2025.
Support for Applicants
  • NCP Flanders provides general guidance for European innovation and research projects in Flanders.
  • CINEA website offers support for applicants, including information on reporting, contract and financial aspects, and communication.
  • Specific contact points are available for Nature and Biodiversity, Circular Economy and Quality of Life, and Climate and Clean Energy Transition.

Evaluation Criteria

  • Focus on contribution to European environmental, nature, and climate policy.
  • Emphasis on innovation within the designated thematic areas (nature and biodiversity, circular economy, climate change, clean energy).
  • Projects that drive fundamental change in environment and people's lives are preferred.
  • Successful projects demonstrate positive impact on environmental challenges.
  • Specific scoring criteria are not detailed in the provided grant materials, but evaluation will be based on alignment with the program's objectives and impact expectations.

Compliance & Special Requirements

Regulatory Compliance
  • Compliance with EU environmental and climate policies is central.
  • Adherence to data protection (GDPR) rules is required for EU-funded projects.
Project Focus Areas
  • Projects must align with one of the four LIFE sub-programmes: Nature and Biodiversity, Circular Economy and Quality of Life, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, or Clean Energy Transition.
Special Considerations
  • Emphasis on innovative solutions and projects that have a 'close-to-market' potential, aiming to bring cleantech solutions to the market.
  • Projects should contribute to driving fundamental change in the environment.

Grant Details

life programme environment climate action nature conservation biodiversity circular economy clean energy transition environmental protection resource saving european union funding eu grants innovation research projects sme funding startup funding non-profit funding government funding research institutions grants for sustainability climate change mitigation climate change adaptation cleantech environmental technology eu member states ecosystems sustainable development goals sdg7 sdg9 sdg11 sdg12 sdg13 sdg14 sdg15 sdg17
LIFE Programme: EU Funding for Environment and Climate Action
LIFE
LIFE Programme
SME ENTERPRISE UNIVERSITY NGO PUBLIC OTHER
AT BE BG HR CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE GR HU IE IT LV LT LU MT NL PL PT RO SK SI ES SE
ENVIRONMENT ENERGY OTHER
DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION_COMMERCIALIZATION OTHER
OTHER
SDG7 SDG9 SDG11 SDG12 SDG13 SDG14 SDG15 SDG17
FUNDING CAPACITY_BUILDING NETWORKING OPERATIONAL_SUPPORT PILOT_PROJECTS INNOVATION_COMMERCIALIZATION
None
None
None
EUR
None
Sept. 23, 2025, 10:59 p.m.
Not specified