Funding and technical support

Funding for sustainable chemistry projects at EU and Member State level is available from both public and private funding organisations. Technical support is available from research and technical institutions.

On this page you will find a list of financial and technical support institutions and programmes available throughout the EU.

 

LIFE Programme

 

Type of support
Financial
Description
The Life Programme can provide funding for testing, demonstration and ‘close to market’ projects in relation with substitution of hazardous chemicals. The Life Programme is very open in terms of eligible beneficiaries and project types and structures.
Web address
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/

Horizon Europe

 

Type of support
Financial
Description
Horizon Europe is the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation until 2027 with a budget of €95.5 billion. 
Web address
https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls_en
National contact points
https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp

European Investment Bank (EIB)

 

Type of support
Financial/technical
Description
The European Investment Bank provides finance and technical expertise for sustainable investment projects that contribute to EU policy objectives.
Web address
https://www.eib.org/en/index.htm

COSME

 

Type of support
Financial
Description
COSME enables small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access finance in all phases of their lifecycle – creation, expansion, or business transfer.
Web address
https://ec.europa.eu/growth/smes/cosme_en

European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

 

Type of support
Financial
Description
EISMEA’s mission is to provide high quality support to European innovators, researchers, businesses and consumers. The agency aims to reinforce the European Union’s position as a global leader in Research and Innovation, strengthen its Single Market, open up opportunities for SMEs and maintain high standards of protection for its citizens towards a more competitive, digital, green and inclusive EU.
Web address
https://eismea.ec.europa.eu/funding-opportunities_en