In the tables below you can find an overview of the CINEA-managed programmes in the areas of mobility, energy, climate, environment and maritime so that you may find the right programme for your project idea more easily.
List of abbreviations
- CEF: Connecting Europe Facility
- EMFAF: European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund
- JTM - PSLF: Just Transition Mechanism - Public Sector Loan Facility
- RenewFM: EU Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism
Sustainable transport
Sustainable transport encompasses modes of transportation that are environmentally friendly and aim to reduce carbon emissions, pollution, and energy consumption. It includes walking, cycling, public transit systems such as buses, trams, and trains, as well as the use of electric and hybrid vehicles.
| NATURE OF YOUR PROJECT> | Infrastructure Projects | Research and pilot projects, Technology deployment | Innovation projects | Close-to-market & market uptake projects | Training (including up-skilling and re-skilling) & communication activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | |||||
| Road transport | CEF | Horizon Europe | Innovation Fund | Horizon Europe | |
| Aviation | CEF | Horizon Europe | Innovation Fund | Horizon Europe | |
| Waterborne transport | CEF | Innovation Fund | |||
| Smart mobility | Horizon Europe | Horizon Europe | JTM - PSLF | ||
| Rail | CEF |
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| Sustainable, Safe and Inclusive Mobility | Horizon Europe | JTM - PSLF | Horizon Europe | JTM - PSLF |
Clean energy
Clean energy refers to power sources that generate electricity with minimal environmental impact, producing little to no greenhouse gas emissions and thus playing a crucial role in mitigating climate change. This category includes renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and tidal power, which harness natural processes to generate energy sustainably. Additionally, emerging technologies like advanced bioenergy and hydrogen fuel cells are expanding the clean energy spectrum. Transitioning to clean energy not only helps protect ecosystems and biodiversity but also promotes energy security and independence.
| NATURE OF YOUR PROJECT> | Infrastructure Projects | Research and pilot projects, Technology deployment | Innovation projects | Up-scaling & Demonstration projects | Close-to-market & market uptake projects | Technical assistance, mobilising investment & Policy support actions | Training (including up-skilling and re-skilling) & communication activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | |||||||
| Renewable energy | LIFE | JTM - PSLF | |||||
| Smart energy grids | CEF | Innovation Fund | Horizon Europe | ||||
| Carbon capture, utilisation and storage | CEF | Innovation Fund | |||||
| Energy storage | CEF | Innovation Fund | Horizon Europe | Horizon Europe | |||
| Energy efficiency | JTM - PSLF | Horizon Europe | JTM - PSLF | ||||
| Energy transmission and distribution | CEF | Innovation Fund | Horizon Europe | LIFE |
Climate, environment and maritime
The climate crisis is exerting mounting pressure on environmental stability, with the maritime sector facing a unique set of challenges and responsibilities. Climate patterns are altering due to rising global temperatures, triggering extreme weather events that threaten both terrestrial and marine ecosystems. The environment suffers as a result, with the loss of biodiversity, habitat destruction, and increased pollution levels. These changes demand urgent action to preserve the natural world for its intrinsic value and for the essential services it provides to humanity.
| NATURE OF YOUR PROJECT> | Infrastructure Projects | Research and pilot projects, Technology deployment | Innovation projects | Up-scaling & Demonstration projects | Close-to-market & market uptake projects | Technical assistance, mobilising investment & Policy support actions | Training (including up-skilling and re-skilling) & communication activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | |||||||
| Climate Change Mitigation | Innovation Fund | LIFE | LIFE | ||||
| Climate Change Adaptation |
| Innovation Fund | EU Missions |
| EU Missions | ||
| Oceans & Waters | EU Missions | LIFE | EU Missions | ||||
| Cities |
| EU Missions | EU Missions | ||||
| Circular Economy and Quality of Life | JTM - PSLF | LIFE | JTM - PSLF | ||||
| Nature and Biodiversity | JTM - PSLF | JTM - PSLF | LIFE | JTM - PSLF | |||
| Maritime Transport & Blue Economy | EMFAF | Innovation Fund | EMFAF | ||||
| Sustainable Fisheries | EMFAF | EMFAF |