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First STEP Seals projects awarded to promote high-quality EU strategic technologiesThe European Commission has published the first projects that were awarded a Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Seal, a quality label that bolsters promising projects in...
€4.6 billion to boost net-zero technologies, electric vehicle battery cell manufacturing and renewable hydrogen under the Innovation FundOn 3 December 2024 three calls for proposals under the Innovation Fund were opened to accelerate the deployment of innovative...
New assessment of lump sum funding of EU grantsThe European Commission states to increasingly use lump sum funding as a means of simplifying EU grants. Following a pilot under the final three years of the Horizon 2020 programme, lump sum funding has been introduced...
COP29: Mobilising USD 300 billion annually until 2035 for climate action by developing countriesThe 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) was held from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku. Under the presidency of Azerbaijan, the COP29 summit brought parties together to...
EU Annual Budget 2025: Supporting Priorities and Responding to CrisesThe European Commission has welcomed the agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the EU’s annual budget for 2025, totalling €199.4 billion. This budget underpins the EU’s ability...
Creative Europe 2025 call for proposals: Circulation of European Literary WorksThe European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) is hosting an online Info Session on 3 December 2024 to introduce the Creative Europe 2025 call for proposals Circulation of...
Who are the incoming European Commissioners responsible for EU public funding?While all Commissioners will have some relevancy on Funding, in this article we will summarise the most impactful Commissioners’ views on funding, expressed in the hearings that took place...
What does Trump’s (re)election mean for the EU?A second Trump presidency is expected to influence EU policies—and consequently its budget priorities—in areas like energy, mobility, defence, and more. Let’s see how! Trade Trump has promised to impose tariffs on all...
Grant Agreements Signed for EU’s projects in Safe and Secure Truck Parking AreasThe European Union is making significant strides in improving transport infrastructure, with a record-breaking €7 billion invested through the 2023 Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for...
European Defence & Security ConferenceOn 16 October 2024, the 4th annual European Defence & Security Conference took place in Brussels. A variety of panels touched upon financing-related topics, both public and private, but equally relevant is the reason for...
Updates on the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)The third Annual Report on the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) has just been published. This funding instrument, with €650 billion in grants and loans, helps speeding up, fostering continuous reform and...
The European Commission invests 865 million over the next four years to support fast and secure digital connectivity networksThe investment is part of the second work programme for the digital component of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital. This will...
European City Facility – 7th Call for ApplicationsOpening date: 15 October 2024 Deadline dates: 18 December 2024 The European City Facility (EUCF) provides funding to (groupings of) municipalities/local authorities and local public entities aggregating...
EU-funded projects on soil restorationA series of 21 EU-funded projects with the goal of restoring soil health across Europe by 2030 will receive a collective investment of over €170.000.000. These projects contribute to the European Green Deal objectives and the ‘A...
The new EU transport funding call is outThe 2024 Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport Call makes €2.5 billion funding available for transport infrastructure projects in the EU, Ukraine and Moldova. The CEF funding will go to: Railways; Inland waterways and...
CEF Transport Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) second deadlineOn 11 June 2025 the second (of three) deadline of the current CEF Transport Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) is set. Applications for project proposals are open. The first...
EU funding developments in the field of defence and securityAs the new European Commission prepares to take office, escalating global tensions dominate the political agenda. Despite the €8 billion Euros European Defence Fund (EDF) allocated in 2021 to bolster European...
What to know about Mario Draghi’s competitiveness reportOn September 9, 2024, Mario Draghi released a report titled "The Future of European Competitiveness". In 400 pages, Draghi warns that persistent slow growth threatens European prosperity and social welfare,...
Pre-announcement of the upcoming CEF Transport CallWe would like to inform our interested readers that the new call for project applications for the Connecting Europe facility (CEF) Transport Call is expected to open end of September 2024. The deadline for submission...
Info day: Towards networked Local Digital Twins in the EUOn 16 September, the Info Day for the funding topic ‘Toward networked Local Digital Twins in the EU’ will take place. The objective of the call topic is assisting the development of a CitiVerse (digital...
EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK: Promoting Sustainable Urban MobilityEUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK is the European Commission’s flagship awareness-raising campaign dedicated to promoting sustainable urban mobility. This year, from September 16-22, cities and towns across Europe come...
Three-episode webinar series “Blue-green infrastructure for resilient cities”On 17 October 2024, Interreg’s Policy Learning Platform is hosting the first episode of the webinar series 'Blue-green infrastructure for resilient cities'. This first episode introduces...
CEF Digital Community EventThe very 1st CEF Digital Community Event will take place on 17 October 2024 in Brussels. Learn about all the projects funded under the CEF Digital programme and players from all segments of the connectivity value chain. Take the opportunity...
Up to €100 million for critical raw materialsInvestEU is channelling investment for securing the critical raw materials needed to deliver the green and digital transitions while creating the jobs of the future requires massive investments. The European Union (EU) and...
Europe Invests in Safer Truck Parking and Green Transport: €60 Million Awarded, New Funding Call Coming in September!The European Commission has announced the results of the 2023 Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) call for project proposals, highlighting significant...
European Defence Fund 2024: A Leap Towards Enhanced Security and InnovationOn 20 June, the 2024 calls for proposal of the European Defence Fund (EDF) have opened. The EDF has the purpose of strengthening the European defence industry, positively impacting not only the...
Embrace the Summer Surge: Your Ultimate Guide to EU Funding for TourismAs the summer break approaches and tourists flight to the beautiful destinations within the EU, there's no better time to seize the opportunity for your tourism project!It does not matter if you...
Advancing Europe's Defence Sector: Innovations, Competitiveness, and Resilience in FocusIn the EUCO Summit on 29 June, the European Council recalled the need to strengthen the technological and industrial base of the European defence sector and make it more...
Embracing a Sustainable Future: EU Commits €6.2B for Sustainable Mobility on TEN-T NetworkRevolutionizing the Trans-European Transport Network, the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) powers ahead, investing a remarkable EUR 6.2 billion in financial support for 107...
Countering the US Inflation Reduction ActThe Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of the USA came into force last August, became controversial when EU leaders noted that it subsidises “Made in America” sustainable products and components, thus harming fair competition. Since...