A new support scheme has been launched to help industrial companies reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase added value. Applications are open until October 1.

The Environmental Investment Centre has opened a grant programme aimed at companies in manufacturing, water supply, sewage, waste and pollution treatment, and the energy sector. The support is intended for investments that reduce greenhouse gas emissions per unit of output and increase a company’s added value.

Supported activities include the establishment of new production lines, the adoption of renewable energy (including hydrogen production), and improvements in energy efficiency, such as effective heating and cooling systems powered by renewable sources. The use of innovative technologies is particularly encouraged.

The grant amount per project ranges from €500,000 to €5 million, depending on the scale and objectives. The support rate varies between 15% and 70% of the project’s total cost. Applications can be submitted until October 1, and additional information will be provided at an information session in early June.

According to the head of the energy and mobility division, European companies have made significant progress in developing innovative technologies. He emphasized that this measure gives Estonian companies a chance to remain competitive and implement developments that would otherwise be too costly. He stated: “The adoption of innovative technologies provides Estonian companies with a good opportunity to maintain competitiveness and bring energy-efficient solutions to the industrial sector that would be too expensive to implement without state support.”

This grant supports the transformation of Estonian industry to be more environmentally friendly and helps businesses move toward climate neutrality. It enables the adoption of modern technologies, improves production efficiency, and reduces environmental impact.