Innovation Fund: Understanding, anticipating and successfully taking your first steps in the European system

Introduction
Do you have an innovative industrial project for decarbonization, and would like to find out how the European Innovation Fund program can support it?
This webinar, hosted by ABF Décisions, offers a clear, pragmatic and practical presentation of the scheme. It is aimed at all companies, local authorities and public players committed to the energy transition and wishing to anticipate a successful application.

Webinar objectives

• Understand the philosophy and priorities of the Innovation Fund program.

• Identify eligible projects and expenses.

• Distinguish between the different types of calls for projects: Large, Medium and Small Scale.

• Find out about financing and selection procedures.

• Benefit from practical feedback on applications supported by ABF Decisions.

• Understand the keys to success and the pitfalls to avoid to maximize your chances.

Detailed program

1. The general framework of the Innovation Fund

   • European decarbonization and industrial innovation objectives.

   • The fund's positioning in the "Green Deal" strategy and the carbon market (ETS).

   • How the financing mechanism works.

2. Calls for projects

   • Presentation of the three categories: Large, Medium and Small Scale.

   • Distinction criteria, amounts available, subsidy rates.

   • Examples of projects supported.

3. Eligibility and selection

   • Eligible projects: technological innovation, industrial processes, storage, hydrogen, energy efficiency, etc.

   • Expected maturity, scope, evaluation criteria.

   • Deposit and selection process.

4. Feedback and best practices

   • Examples of projects supported by ABF Décisions.

   • Technical and financial structuring.

   • Methodological advice on how to get off to a good start.

5. Questions / Answers - Discussion with participants

   • Interactive discussion time to address specific cases and questions about project preparation.