Within the framework of the Open Call for Green Financial Support, the Silicon Eurocluster project, funded by the European Commission, has initiated a program tailored for SMEs interested in receiving funds for green consultancy services. Supported by a team of experts, this initiative aims to guide the sustainable transformation of companies operating towards a greener and more sustainable economy.

Eligibility criteria for SMEs to get the Green Support

• SMEs headquartered in EU member states, countries associated to COSME part of the Single Market Programme or countries which are in ongoing negotiations.
• SMEs operating in the electronic sector, encompassing fields such as: Radio communications, Cyber security, Artificial intelligence, Energy harvesting, Photonics, Sensors, and other technologies.

If you want to become a green consultancy service provider you must have expertise in at least one of the following areas: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Waste Management and Recycling, Carbon Footprint Reduction, Circular Economy practices, Supply Chain Sustainability, etc. In addition, you must be a legal entity domiciled in an EU country or in one of the eligible countries, have at least 3 years of experience in the specified fields and be able to provide the services online or in person.

To apply to become a green expert please visit this link.

Funding

• Up to 25 SMEs will be granted
• Up to EUR 3.600
• If consultancy service costs exceed 3,600 euros, selected SMEs can utilise Green Financial Support to offset a portion of expenses.

For further information about the application process, please check this guide.

The deadline to submit applications is set to 30 April 2024 at 17:00 CET.