Sustainable
Manufacturing
EU funding for sustainable manufacturing, industrial infrastructure, and production facilities in developing markets.
Funding Landscape
The EU supports European manufacturers in establishing sustainable production facilities and supply chains in partner countries. Funding prioritizes green manufacturing, local job creation, and technology transfer.
Global Gateway Industry Lot
EU Funding Rate
Max Per Project
Eligible Activities
- Manufacturing facility feasibility studies
- Supply chain analysis and optimization
- Clean production technology pilots
- Industrial park development plans
- Workforce training and capacity building
- Quality assurance systems
- Resource efficiency assessments
- Local sourcing and procurement studies
Relevant Grants
AI Funding
Grants and loans for high-growth Finnish companies building cutting-edge AI solutions. 50% funding rate for SMEs, with additional computing grants for LUMI supercomputer access.
Critical Raw Materials Extraction
€5M–€7M in EU grants for developing sustainable mining technologies for critical raw materials. 100% funding for research consortia.
Raw Materials Recycling
€7.5M lump sum EU grants for demonstrating high-quality recycling systems for critical raw materials. Up to 70% funding for industry 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.
Sprint Grant
Up to €100K in funding for Finnish small companies developing innovative solutions for international markets. 75% funding rate.
KAVA Call 13
€500K–€2.5M for upscaling raw materials technologies. 70% funding for commercialisation-stage 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.
Eurostars Call 10
EU-backed funding for international collaborative R&D projects led by innovative SMEs. No sector restrictions. Deadline March 19, 2026.
Manufacturing Project
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