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ICT Cluster Burgas, as a partner in the European project RENEW-BOOSTER, informs small and medium-sized enterprises about the launch of the first open call for financial support within the framework of the project.
The call provides an opportunity for funding of up to €60,000 for SMEs developing innovative solutions in key sectors of renewable energy and related infrastructure.
The initiative is part of the European Commission’s Euroclusters programme, implemented under the Single Market Programme, and aims to support the development of sustainable European industrial value chains while accelerating the green and digital transition of the European economy.
Areas where solutions are sought
The open call targets companies working on innovations in the following areas:
- photovoltaic technologies
- offshore wind energy (including floating offshore solutions)
- energy grids and related infrastructure
Through this initiative, the RENEW-BOOSTER project aims to stimulate cooperation between industry, research organisations and cluster structures, as well as support the deployment of new technologies in the energy sector.
What support selected companies will receive
Approved SMEs may receive:
- up to €60,000 in financial support
- participation in a European innovation ecosystem
- access to expert support, training and mentoring
- opportunities for partnerships with other European clusters and companies
The funding is provided through the cascade funding mechanism, widely used in European innovation projects to support businesses.
Application process
Applications are submitted online through the official project platform.
Registration and application submission:
https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/RENEW-BOOSTER
Informational webinar for applicants
To support potential applicants, the project partners are organizing an informational webinar where the call conditions and the application process will be presented.
Date: March 23
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Format: Online
Participation: Free of charge
During the webinar, the following will be presented:
- the main objectives of the RENEW-BOOSTER project
- details about the first open call
- guidelines for preparing an application
- an example of an industrial challenge
- a Q&A session
Webinar registration:
https://www.norwegianoffshorewind.no/events/re-1
The event is organized jointly by the project partners Energy Cluster Denmark, Capenergies, Clúster de l'Energia Efficient de Catalunya, ICT Cluster Burgas and Pomeranian Offshore Platform.
The RENEW-BOOSTER project is funded by the European Union’s Single Market Programme under Grant Agreement No. 101234796.
