PowerUp NetZero

PowerUp NetZero aims to support the innovation and adoption of Net-Zero Technologies' new processes and technologies by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to strengthen the green and digital transition.

 

The project will focus on 5 different net-zero technologies:

• solar energy
• battery and energy storage
• hydrogen technologies
• sustainable biofuels
• carbon capture and storage

It aims to foster the development of new solutions, innovative applications, and widespread market adoption across various sectors, including digital solutions integration.

 

The project provides cascade funding directly to SMEs (each company could receive maximum 60.000 euro), for developing:

• Business innovation services/technologies adoption activities aiming at introducing innovative sustainable solutions and/or processes into the market and within companies.

Open call: (+)

Up to €20,000 to plan the adoption of Net-Zero technologies in your SME.

Deadline for submitting proposals: 30 July 2026.

• Small innovation projects (developed by a consortium of SMEs) designed to support the creation of new products and services.

Open Call: (+)

Selected consortia will receive between €80,000 and €120,000 to develop, test and validate innovative solutions with market potential.

Deadline for submitting proposals: 15 September 2026. 

PowerUp NetZero will also address training activities related to the net-zero objective and will establish connections with initiatives that offer opportunities for SMEs.

Finally, a long-term strategy will be developed to ensure the sustainability of the project.