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ENEA Technology Transfer Program

ENEA Proof of Concept Program

Funds companies moving ENEA laboratory technologies toward industrial use through co-funded proof-of-concept projects.

Italy's National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development administers the ENEA Proof of Concept Program as a grant for companies commercialising ENEA technologies and processes. The July 2026 call has a budget of more than EUR 1 million and operates through two routes within one program. Open covers any scientific, technological or applied field across 71 ENEA labor

Industrial proof of concept and commercialisation for ENEA technologies, including open-field projects and aerospace, agrifood and advanced materials challenges.

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.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 4 Aug 2026Source: www.media.enea.it