LIFE programme
For cleantech and circular-economy companies taking a proven solution to its first large-scale deployment. Typical amount: projects €2–10M (60% co-funding).
Facts last verified 23.7.2026
For cleantech and circular-economy companies taking a proven solution to its first large-scale deployment.
Key facts
- Provider: EU (CINEA)
- Type: Grant
- Typical amount: projects €2–10M
- Rate / terms: 60% co-funding
- Legal basis: EU direct
- Deadline: Closes 22 Sep 2026
- Who it is for: Small to large companies · energy
How to apply
EU instruments run on calls with fixed deadlines and formal proposal templates, submitted through the EU's funding portal (or via the national contact point for programmes like Eurostars). Read the call text closely — evaluation criteria are published, and proposals are scored against them literally.
Plan for months, not weeks: consortium building (where required), proposal writing, and evaluation each take time, and success rates are materially lower than in national instruments. Many companies use experienced grant writers for these — with amounts this size, professional preparation usually pays for itself.
A strong track record with national funding (Business Finland, ELY-area instruments) is often the credibility base an EU application stands on.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does LIFE programme provide?
Typical amount: projects €2–10M. Support level / terms: 60% co-funding.
Who can apply for LIFE programme?
Provider: EU (CINEA). Company size: small, medium, midcap, large. Typical use: energy.
On what legal basis is LIFE programme granted?
EU direct.
When can you apply for LIFE programme?
Closes 22 Sep 2026.
Indicative screening information, not advice. Amounts and rules change, so confirm the current terms and eligibility with the provider before you rely on them.
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