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PNO Group starts offices in Portugal
The PNO Group, the holding company of which EGEN is part, has expanded its activities to Portugal. As one of the European frontrunners in the area of renewable energy, Portugal is an attractive market for EGEN's specialists, as they focus on accelerating green...
Temporary scaling-up instrument for hydrogen via electrolysis not to open until later this year
Those companies interested in the new 'Temporary upscaling instrument for hydrogen via electrolysis' grant scheme should take note. While the preparations and consultation rounds are fully under way and the first outlines of the scheme are in place, there are delays....
MIA and Vamil: Environment List 2022 published
New assets have been added and old assets removed: the new Environment List 2022 has been published, and there are quite a few changes from last year’s list. The list serves as a guide for the MIA and Vamil fiscal grant schemes for environmentally conscious...
Energy List 2022: focus on hydrogen
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) has recently published the Energy List 2022 of all corporate assets eligible for an Energy Investment Allowance (EIA). Some corporate assets are new additions to the list, while others have been changed or removed from the list...
System Integration 2022 (SMCES) grant scheme open for new project proposals
Smart systems are needed to continuously coordinate energy supply and demand and to switch between different forms of energy. The System Integration 2022 (SMCES) grant scheme encourages the development of these systems. The scheme will open on 1 February for two...
Planning to buy a new truck?
Important news for Dutch entrepreneurs who have plans to purchase a cargo vehicle. In mid-2022, a new grant scheme will start: AanZET. This grant reduces the price difference between a ‘classic’ diesel truck and a clean zero-emission truck. The scheme means an extra...
EGEN supports top innovations in mobility
Recently the results were announced of the RDM grant round for the Dutch mobility sectors. A committee of experts made a selection of eight projects. The experts of EGEN’s Transport Team collaborated on no less than four of the eight winning proposals. A result we are...
MOOI grant scheme for innovations reopens in 2022
Step by step, more clarity is provided on Dutch funding opportunities in 2022. Recently, details were revealed about the MOOI grant scheme, which in 2022 will offer opportunities for new innovations in solar and wind energy, the built environment and industry. The...
Commission provides 300 million LIFE grant
The European Commission recently awarded almost €300 million in LIFE funding to 132 new projects. The projects, which are taking place in almost all EU member states, are those approved during the 'old' LIFE 2020 application round. The 'new' LIFE Programme 2021-2027...
Glasgow Climate Pact: the business community can speed things up
Anyone with even the slightest interest in our climate will at least have some doubts about the outcome of the Glasgow conference. The fact that we have not yet got beyond weighing every word in the final text on a scale to the accuracy of a single grain of sand (are...
Innovation Fund launches call to boost Europe’s green transition
Last week, the European Commission launched a new Innovation Fund call for projects that will help to boost Europe’s green transition. The call is specifically looking for large-scale projects, to demonstrate breakthrough low-carbon technologies for renewable energy,...
Innovation Fund announces new climate calls
In 2020, the EU started its own 'Innovation Fund' for European energy and climate projects. With a grant budget of no less than 10 billion euros to be spent on promising and impactful innovations. Two brand-new application rounds are currently underway. Who are the...