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SFOE Energy Research Programmes

SFOE Energy Research Programmes

Funds Swiss application-oriented energy research projects through SFOE subsidiary support.

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SFOE Energy Research Programmes are the Swiss Federal Office of Energy funding route for research projects under Article 49 of the Energy Act and the SFOE directive for energy research, pilot and demonstration projects. The programme supports projects that match the current Federal Government energy research Masterplan 2025-2028, with emphasis on application-oriented and development-related work i…

Application-oriented and development-related energy research across energy efficiency, renewable energy, storage, grids, buildings, mobility, electricity, heat pumps, fuel cells, industrial processes, batteries, CCUS, solar, hydrogen, bioenergy, hydropower, geoenergy, wind, and energy-economy-society topics.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: pubdb.bfe.admin.ch