LIFE-2023-CET-BUSINESS
Supporting the clean energy transition of European businesses
Plain-language summary
LIFE-2023-CET-BUSINESS supports European businesses in their clean energy transition through LIFE Project Grants.
This call funds projects that help European businesses adopt clean energy solutions. It aims to support the transition to sustainable energy use in business operations. Applications are open with a single-stage submission process.
Likely relevant for
- European businesses aiming to reduce carbon footprint
- Clean energy technology providers
- Energy efficiency project developers
Project signals
clean energy adoptionenergy efficiency improvementssustainability in business operations
What it funds
- Projects supporting the clean energy transition of European businesses
- Implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions in business contexts
Expected outcomes
- Increased adoption of clean energy technologies by businesses
- Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in business operations
- Enhanced sustainability and competitiveness of European businesses
Who can apply / participate
- Businesses established in the EU
- Consortia including businesses and relevant stakeholders
- Check if single applicants or consortia are allowed or preferred
- Applicants must be based in the European Union
- Eligibility criteria to be verified in official call documents
- Exact applicant types and consortium rules
- Specific geographic restrictions beyond EU
Must check before shortlisting
- Specific eligibility criteria and budget details
- Consortium requirements if any
- Exact funding rates and deadlines
Money
Budget details and funding rates are not stated and must be checked in official documents.
Application notes
- Single-stage submission process.
- Check official call documents for detailed application requirements and deadlines
Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 11:12 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.
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Official source text
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