Renewable
Energy
EU funding for solar, wind, grid infrastructure, hydrogen, and energy efficiency projects in developing markets.
Funding Landscape
The EU is the global leader in climate finance, with renewable energy as a top priority. Significant funding is available for European companies developing energy projects in partner countries across Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
Global Gateway Energy Lot
EU Funding Rate
Max Per Project
Eligible Activities
- Solar and wind feasibility studies
- Grid connection assessments
- Hydrogen production pilots
- Energy storage evaluations
- Energy efficiency audits
- Stakeholder and community engagement
- Environmental impact assessments
- Financial structuring and bankability studies
Relevant Grants
France Ukraine Fund II
€71M for French companies reconstructing Ukrainian critical infrastructure. Deadline: April 9, 2026. Priority to companies establishing physical presence in Ukraine.
Netherlands UPF3
€500K–€4M subsidies for Dutch-led consortia with Ukrainian partners. Healthcare, water, construction, renewables, agriculture. Deadline: April 30, 2026.
JIF 2026
€100K–€200K grants for Africa-Europe consortia scaling digital innovations. Two tracks: Open and AI Focus. Deadline April 30, 2026.
Sprint Grant
Up to €100K in funding for Finnish small companies developing innovative solutions for international markets. 75% funding rate.
Finnvera Ukraine Export
Export credit guarantees for Finnish companies trading with Ukraine. €30M EIF-backed pilot for SMEs + €100M national loss compensation ceiling.
Finnpartnership Ukraine
Up to €400K in grants for Finnish companies building business partnerships in Ukraine. 85% funding rate. Rolling applications, no deadline.
Nefco Green Recovery
€500M+ programme for green municipal infrastructure in Ukraine. Nordic companies participate as suppliers and contractors through procurement.
EIFO Ukraine
€955M Danish facility — up to 40% grant + 100% risk coverage for Danish companies delivering to Ukrainian public sector. Plus DKK 1B defence investment guarantee.
EKN Ukraine
SEK 1.8B (€165M) in export credit guarantees for Swedish companies exporting to Ukraine. Plus SEK 500M dedicated defence export facility.
Norad Ukraine Grants
Up to 60% grant funding for companies investing in Ukraine — open to applicants from ALL countries. Min NOK 5M grant. Energy, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Ukraine FIRST
€30M for feasibility studies, technical designs, and procurement planning for large-scale Ukraine reconstruction projects. European consultancies bid for contracts.
HE Ukraine Partnerships
Ukraine is a Horizon Europe associated country — Ukrainian partners participate on equal terms and are fully funded. Dedicated calls and matchmaking for EU-Ukraine R&D consortia.
Innovation Fund NZT
€2.9B in EU grants for innovative low-carbon technologies. Up to 60% funding for decarbonisation, clean-tech manufacturing, renewables, and hydrogen projects.
LIFE SAP 2026
~€300M in EU grants for environment and climate action projects. 60-75% funding for biodiversity, circular economy, and climate change mitigation.
LIFE CET 2026
~€91.4M in EU grants for clean energy transition projects. Up to 95% funding for capacity building, policy support, and market facilitation.
LIFE SIP/SNaP 2026
€10M-€30M in EU grants for large-scale strategy implementation. 60-75% funding for projects implementing national or regional environment and climate plans.
FUIF
€50M+ blended finance facility for Finnish companies delivering public sector projects in Ukraine. 35% grant equivalent, 100% Finnvera guarantee.
UIF Expression of Interest
EU/EEA and Ukrainian companies can submit investment proposals to the European Commission for facilitated access to EIB, EBRD, and IFC financing. €50M+ projects.
Flagship Fund
€350M private equity fund for Ukraine infrastructure — energy, transport, digital. Managed by Amber Dragon (Amber Infrastructure + Dragon Capital). €220M public first-loss tranche.
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