The European Commission recently approved a €400 million state aid scheme in Greece to support industrial investments in zero-emission technologies and their critical materials, through the Clean Industry State Aid Framework (CISAF).
Program Overview
- Budget: €400 million
- Eligible Businesses: Companies across Greece
- Duration: Funding is available until December 31, 2030
The support is designed to make financially viable high-cost or high-risk clean-tech investments.
Types of Funding
CISAF funding is available mainly through:
- Direct grants
- Loans
- Guarantees
The scheme can cover part of the capital expenditure of production facilities, helping businesses scale clean technology manufacturing.
It should be noted that the above-mentioned aid applies to eligible investment projects throughout the entire Greek territory, including the Northern, Southern, and Central sectors of Athens, where funding is not available under the Development Law schemes.
Eligible Sectors and Technologies
CISAF supports industrial production or expansion in the following clean-tech areas:
- EV batteries
- Solar panels
- Wind turbines
- Heat pumps
- Green hydrogen technologies
- CO₂ capture and storage solutions
Additionally, funding can cover:
- Critical components for these technologies
- Production or recovery of critical raw materials
Indicative Aid Intensities
CISAF can cover a portion of eligible costs based on company size, with aid intensity ranging from 15% to 55%.
Eligible Expenditures
Funding can support:
- Factory construction
- Production lines
- Industrial equipment
- R&D related to production
- Pilot facilities
CISAF in the EU is focused on industrial manufacturing, not research-only projects.
Who Can Benefit
CISAF primarily targets medium and large industrial investments. Typical eligible businesses include:
- Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturers
- Solar panel modules
- Wind turbine components
- Inverters
- Battery Manufacturers
- Lithium batteries
- EV battery packs
- Storage systems
- Hydrogen Sector
- Electrolyzers
- Fuel cells
- Storage equipment
- Heat-tech
- Heat pumps
- Energy efficiency equipment
- Critical Raw Materials
- Lithium processing
- Battery recycling
- Materials for clean technologies
How we can support your business
At VK PREMIUM, we guide businesses through the CISAF funding process, from evaluating eligibility to preparing grant applications and maximizing incentives.
📩 Contact us today to explore how your clean-tech investment can benefit from CISAF in Greece.
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