New sustainability funding initiative awards up to 1 million euros
The Hamburg Environment Agency and the Hamburg Investment and Development Bank (IFB Hamburg) are calling on companies and research institutions to participate in the new “Green Industry & Circular Economy Hamburg” funding initiative. As part of the PROFI Environment programme, grants of up to 500,000 euros will be awarded for individual projects and up to 1 million euros for collaborative projects.
The first projects are scheduled to start as early as 2026
The funding focuses particularly on small and medium-sized enterprises, including startups. Companies and consortia of companies and universities/research institutions with business premises in Hamburg are eligible to apply. Submissions are now being accepted. In order to assess the eligibility of an idea in advance, a 2–3-page project outline should be submitted by April 15. Interested parties can seek advice at a digital funding breakfast on February 24 (click here to register). After an initial consultation and positive evaluation, complete funding applications can be submitted. Since the first projects are scheduled to start at the end of 2026, the first funding applications must be received by IFB Hamburg by July 15.
Innovative processes and technologies for industrial applications, such as energy and material efficiency, process optimisation, emission reduction, and industrial AI.
Circular economy, innovative solutions for circular design (for example modularity, reparability, freedom from harmful substances), use of secondary raw materials (for example in the construction sector), waste prevention, and recovery of raw materials.
Innovative applications of energy sources, for example hydrogen, energy storage and battery technologies, power-to-X, carbon capture technologies, and alternative fuels.
