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
France Ukraine Fund II
€71M for French companies reconstructing Ukrainian critical infrastructure. Deadline: April 9, 2026. Priority to companies establishing physical presence in Ukraine.
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.
UNITE Brave NATO
€50M in 2026 for Allied-Ukrainian company teams developing counter-UAS, air defence, and communications technology. Up to €1M per project.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Manufacturing Project
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