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Innovation investments Strand 2a - GREEN

I3 Project Grants

Basic Information

Identifier
I3-2021-INV2a-GREEN
Programme
Innovation investments Strand 2a
Programme Period
2021 - 2027
Status
Closed (31094503)
Opening Date
November 23, 2021
Deadline
February 22, 2022
Deadline Model
multiple cut-off
Budget
€68,902,719
Min Grant Amount
0
Max Grant Amount
0
Expected Number of Grants
0
Keywords
I3-2021-INV2a-GREENI3-2021-INV2aAgricultural biotechnologyAgriculture, Forestry, and FisheriesAgriculture, Rural Development, FisheriesAngel investmentArchitecture - CultureArtificial Intelligence & Decision supportAvert and foreseen CatastrophesAvert and prepare themselves against aggressionBankingBioenergyBiological sciencesBiotechnologyBorder and coastguardsBrand positioningBuilding designBuilding regulations and codesBusiness analysisBusiness coaching and mentoringBusiness developmentBusiness environment (legal and administrative)Business governanceBusiness managementBusiness model innovationBusiness modelsBusiness planBusiness strategiesBusiness support servicesCertification schemesChemical engineeringChemical sciencesChemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) detectionChemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) protection and decontamination equipmentCircular economyCivil engineeringClean vehiclesClusterCluster dynamicsCommunicationCommunication technologiesCompany valuationCompetitor analysisComputing TechnologiesContol of disarmament/ fight against proliferationControl and surveillance of areasControl of environmentCopyrightsCorporate Social responsibilityCorporate financingCost estimation / analysisCreative industriesCrisis managementCritical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)Critical infrastructure, emergency systems, security, safety engineeringCrowdfundingCrowdsourcingCultural and creative economyCultural heritage - CultureCustoms authoritiesData miningDecontamination and de-pollutionDefence EffectsDefence sensor systemsDemand driven innovationDeploymentDesign innovationDesign-ManufacturingDetection technologyDisaster resilience and crisis managementDisruptive innovationDistribution and logisticsDomestic appliancesDue diligenceEarth and related environmental sciencesEcosystem buildingElectrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Information engineeringElectronic componentsElectronic warfare and directed energy technologiesEmerging industriesEnd-usersEnergetic materialsEnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy education and trainingEnergy efficient buildingsEnergy efficient industryEnergy efficient productsEnergy end-use efficiency and energy servicesEnergy generation storage & distributionEnergy managementEnergy management in buildingsEnergy performance contractingEnergy servicesEnergy services companies (ESCO)Ensure Economic SecurityEnsure collective protection (included secure public area)Ensure restoration and reparationEnvironmental biotechnologyEnvironmental engineeringEnvironmental monitoring systemsEquipments and sub systemsExperience economyFast moving consumer goodsFeasibility analysisField trialFight against crime and terrorismFight against pollutionFight against threats to the EnvironmentFinancial & Investment managementFinancial EngineeringFinancial mechanismsFinancial modellingFinancing / Investment SchemesFinancing sustainable energyFire support (direct and indirect)First respondersForeign investmentForms of internationalisationFreight and logisticsGender in innovation developmentGreen procurementHealth sciencesIPR managementIncremental innovationIncubator companiesIndustrial biotechnologyIndustrial clustersIndustrial designIndustrial dynamicsIndustrial innovation policyIndustrial processesIndustrial sectoral changeInformation and communication technologiesInfrastructure pricingInnovation FundInnovation Management AssessmentInnovation Management ConsultingInnovation and diversity (e.g. gender)Innovation managementInnovation methodologiesInnovation policyInnovation strategiesInnovation support servicesInnovation systemsIntegrated platforms and systems and Human FactorsIntercultural business communicationInternational distributionInternational marketingInternational transferInternationalisationInternationalisation - Market accessInvestment readinessKnowledge and Technology transferKnowledge managementKnowledge transferLeadership developmentLicensingLight and strong materials, surface treatments.LightingLocal/wide area observation and surveillanceLong term health hazard prevention in security related situationsLow/nearly zero &-energy positive buildingsMarket analysisMarket developmentMarket intelligenceMarket researchMarket studiesMarket surveillanceMarket-creating innovationMarketing innovationMarketing managementMarketing strategyMaterials engineeringMeasurement & verificationMechanical engineeringMetering & billingMission CapabilitiesMobility managementModal shift / co-modalityMonitor the respect of agreementsMotor driven systemsNano-technologyNavigation, guidance, control and trackingNew business opportunitiesNew industrial value chainsObligationsOpen innovationOperators of critical infrastructureOpto-electronics: Laser, optics and related devicesOrganisational management / developmentOrganizational innovationOther engineering and technologiesPatentsPhotonic/Optical Materials and Device TechnologyPhysiology Science & Medical technologiesPilotingPoint of sales promotionPolice authoritiesPolicy developmentPrivate equityPrivate investmentProcess innovationProduct innovationProject financeProject financingProject management and coordinationProject preparationProject valuationPromotion and advertisingProtection of citizens (goods and people)Protection of closed areas (sensitive installations)Protection of environment (before, during and after)Protection of open areas (shopping centers)Protection of partially opened sites (ports, airports, hospitals, etc)Protection of public spacesProtection of sites where events take place (G8, concerts in open areas,etc.)PrototypingPublic Private Partnerships (PPP)Public sector innovationPublic transportQuality managementRES consumersRES integration in buildingsRegional developmentRegulatory framework for innovationRelated to SME and start-up supportRelated to industrial policyRelated to regional developmentRenewable electricityRenewable energy sourcesRenewable heating & coolingRenovationRescue of people (see rescue,etc.)Research to businessResources efficiencyRisk analysisRisk analysis (budget, traffic, revenue, planning, others)Risk managementRisk reductionRisks assessment, modelling and impact reductionSME supportSales managementSearch and Rescue and evacuationSecure SocietiesSecure food chain and wealth productsSecure public areaSecurity of transportSeed capitalSensor Technology and ComponentsService innovationServices in support of internationalisationSmart Specialisation strategiesSocial enterprisesSocial innovationSpaceSpace platformsSpecific SectorsSpecific business types (mutual, cooperatives, family businesses, liberal professions, etcSpin-off companiesStakeholder managementStandardsStart-up companiesStrategic foresight analysis/defence analysisStrategic managementSupply chainSupply chain managementSustainable energy communitiesSustainable energy policySustainable innovationSustainable planningSustainable transportTechnological innovationTechnology assessmentTechnology commercialisationTechnology developmentTechnology evaluationTechnology implementationTechnology managementTechnology readiness assessmentTechnology transferTechnology watchTrademarksTraffic demand managementTraining and supportTransport biofuelsTransport costs: capex, opex, external costsTransport demand forecastTransport sectorTransport systemsTypes of innovationUrban planningUrban transportValorisation and capacity buildingVenture capitalVoluntary agreementsWalking and cyclingWater and power distribution

Description

Expected Impact:

Short-term:

  • Deployment of innovative solutions compared to existing technologies/solutions;
  • Uptake of technologically/economically reliable and viable solutions on the market.

Medium-term:

  • Creating new market opportunities for EU companies;
  • Reinforcing the capacity of regions to invest, joining forces around shared S3 investment priorities (interregional investments);
  • Innovation diffusion.

Long-term:

  • Reinforcing/reshaping EU value chains whilst increasing EU competitiveness in global markets;
  • Unlocking the innovation potential of EU regions/countries;
  • Contributing to the European Green Deal objectives;
  • Positive impact on environment, health, climate, social and economy;
  • Economic growth and job creation.
Objective:

Turning climate and environmental challenges into opportunities is the ambition of the green transition. The European Green Deal has the goal to make Europe a resource-efficient and competitive economy. In this framework, the EU sets its targets to reach climate-neutrality by 2050, therefore this will require substantial investments. I3 intends to support innovative value chain investments, to boost the economy through green technology and to create sustainable industry/transport. It also intends to provide support to interregional investments in sustainable food systems, sustainable agriculture, clean and efficient energy, sustainable industry, building and renovating, sustainable mobility, eliminating pollution and climate action.

At least 70% of the grant must be allocated to investments in companies.

If the proposal is related to green transition in the field of smart manufacturing, then the applicant should submit the proposal under the smart manufacturing topic 3.

Scope:

Themes and priorities

The present call for proposals under this topic encourages applications in one or more or a combination of the following investment areas (a non-exclusive list):

  • Innovative investments in decarbonisation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to improve air quality, health and wellbeing;
  • Innovative investments in SMART cities;
  • Innovative business investments related to smart, sustainable/efficient transport solutions and/or alternative fuels;
  • Investments in climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials;
  • Investments in the management of natural resources, including the use of recycled materials, especially construction materials, plastics and textiles, to stimulate demand for secondary markets raw materials;
  • Business investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency to make industry more sustainable;
  • Business investments related to energy efficiency in buildings;
  • Business investments related to a sustainable blue economy, contributing to the coastal protection;
  • Business investments in circular economy to replicate and scale up successful circular economy solutions, which can generate EU added value;
  • Investments in bioeconomy, efficient and sustainable agriculture and forestry, innovation in marine/ maritime and inland water sustainable solutions.

Eligibility & Conditions

Conditions

Conditions

1. Admissibility conditions: described in section 5 of the call document

Proposal page limits and layout: described in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System

2. Eligible countries: described in section 6 of the call document

3. Other eligibility conditions: described in section 6 of the call document

4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion: described in section 7 of the call document

  • Award criteria, scoring and thresholds: described in section 9 of the call document

  • Submission and evaluation processes: described section 8 of the call document and the Online Manual

  •  Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement: described in section 4 of the call document

 6. Legal and financial set-up of the grants: described in section 10 of the call document

Support & Resources

For help related to this call, please contact: [email protected]

Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ – Submission of proposals.

IT Helpdesk – Contact the IT helpdesk for questions such as forgotten passwords, access rights and roles, technical aspects of submission of proposals, etc.

Online Manual – Step-by-step online guide through the Portal processes from proposal preparation and submission to reporting on your on-going project. Valid for all 2021-2027 programmes.

Latest Updates

Last Changed: August 24, 2022

The call document has been revised with further explanations on the definition of interregional innovation investments including the role of SMEs, globalisation dynamics & cohesion dimension and consortium composition. 

 

Last Changed: April 25, 2022

Dear applicant, the step 1 evaluation results are slightly delayed. You will receive the results most probably in May.

 

Last Changed: April 14, 2022

For the cut-off date of 22 February 2022, 6 proposals have been submitted.

Last Changed: March 17, 2022

The call document has been revised with an additional cut-off date on 20th of April 2022.

Last Changed: January 28, 2022

The deadline date for the 1st cut-off for I3-2021-INV2a call has been extended to 22/02/2022”.

Last Changed: November 23, 2021
The submission session is now available for: I3-2021-INV2a-DIGIT(I3-PJG), I3-2021-INV2a-GREEN(I3-PJG), I3-2021-INV2a-MANU(I3-PJG)