Funding opportunities
The EU offers different kinds of funding to support of initiatives to reduce the use and, consequently, the emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases). The simplest way to learn more is to consult the EU Funding and Tenders Portal. This central platform allows stakeholders to explore funding opportunities, procurement options, and partnership possibilities under the oversight of the European Commission and other EU bodies.
On the EU Funding and Tenders Portal, you can look for:
- Calls for Proposals: Discover open calls for project proposals relevant to the F-gas sector.
- Tendering Opportunities: Engage with tender processes to offer services or goods.
- Collaboration: Seek and connect with partners for collaborative projects.
- Expert Registration: Register to contribute expertise to EU initiatives and gain access to detailed application guidance.
Learn more about the portal’s functionalities and opportunities.
Highlighted funding opportunities for the F-gas sector
Some examples of calls for tenders and calls for proposals for entities in the F-gas sector:
Innovation Fund
Supports pioneering projects to reduce carbon emissions and deploy net-zero technologies, fostering decarbonisation and competitiveness across industries in the EU, Norway, Lichtenstein, and Iceland. Learn more about specific calls for proposals and and tenders under the Innovation Fund.
Horizon Europe
Funds research and innovation projects tackling climate change and advancing sustainable development. Learn more about the Horizon Europe programme.
Support Action on Heat Pumps
Focuses on boosting heat pump deployment through research consultancy services, addressing manufacturing scale-up, technical improvements, and refrigerant transitions under the REpowerEU Plan. Find out more about this support action.
LIFE Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
As part of the LIFE Programme, this initiative supports European projects fostering a climate-neutral and resilient society. The initiative covers the following areas:
| Climate change mitigation | Reducing greenhouse gas emissions (incl. F-gases) |
| Climate change adaptation | Increasing resilience to climate change |
| Climate change governance and information | Increasing awareness, cooperation and dissemination on climate change mitigation |
Funding is made available through grants for (1) traditional, (2) integrated and preparatory projects and (3) non-profit organisations' operations.
| Title | Sector | Location | For Whom | Budget | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon 4 Retail Refrigeration | Environmental Protection / Commercial Refrigeration | Italy (Prototype Implementation), Spain and Romania (Additional Pilots) | Commercial refrigeration businesses, environmental policy makers, governmental agencies, environmental NGOs, and energy efficiency organizations. | Total Eligible Budget: €2,510,655; EU Contribution: €1,506,392 | Start Date: 02/07/2018 End Date: 01/07/2021 |
| Towards a Circular Economy for Refrigerants: Novel Hybrid Approach | Environmental Protection / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) | Cantabria, Spain and Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Portugal | Entities involved in the RAC sector, waste management facilities, environmental policy makers, companies focused on sustainable industrial practices, and organizations advocating for climate change mitigation and circular economy principles. | Total Eligible Budget: €1,359,702; EU Contribution: €747,836 | Start Date: 01/10/2021 End Date: 30/09/2025 |
| Greening the Ice-Cream Sector | Food Production / Climate Change Mitigation | Pontevico, Italy | Ice cream manufacturers, food service industry (including ice cream shops, confectioners, coffee shops, and street food providers), businesses interested in adopting low-GWP refrigerants, and entities aiming for a transition to a resource-efficient, low carbon economy. | Total Eligible Budget: €963,561; EU Contribution: €529,958 | Start Date: 01/07/2019 End Date: 30/06/2021 |
| LEGAL HFC 4 LIFE | Climate Protection / Illegal Trade Monitoring | Warsaw, Poland | State authorities, the refrigeration and air conditioning (R&AC) industry, and entities involved in the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions. | Total Eligible Budget: €1,617,639; EU Contribution: €970,583 | Start Date: 01/09/2023 End Date: 31/08/2026 |
Additional information
Browse the following page for more information on EU funding for climate action.