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Energy Aid

Energy Aid — Business Finland Track (projects up to EUR 5 million eligible costs)

Funds companies in Finland investing in renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste heat recovery, or energy system decarbonisation through Business Finland-administered grants.

Business Finland administers the Energy Aid programme for investment projects and studies where the eligible costs do not exceed EUR 5 million. The programme sits under Finland's national energy aid scheme, operated by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (TEM), which supports Finland's carbon neutrality target and EU 2030 and national 2035 energy targets. Projects with eligible costs a…

Renewable energy production; energy savings and more efficient energy production or use; recovery of waste heat; decarbonisation of energy systems. Applies to investment projects and studies conducted in Finland.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
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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