ERDF — Just Transition Fund (JTF) — Business Research and Innovation for a Just Transition
Purpose of the scheme: Support regions in their transition to climate neutrality by 2050 and cushion the socio-economic costs of this transition. Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: public and private legal entities such as companies; local authorities; semi-public companies; local public companies; project companies; associations linked to R&D or the dissemination of scientific culture; competitiveness clusters and universities; private non-profit higher education institutions (EESPIG); public industrial and commercial bodies (EPIC); public interest groupings (GIP) and economic interest groupings (GIE); higher education institutions; public research organisations in cooperation with one or more companies; and healthcare institutions. The amount and conditions must be confirmed in the official rules applicable to the project and area.
The scheme “ERDF – Just Transition Fund (JTF) – Research and innovation in companies for a just transition” is listed as a local (regional) scheme. The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: support regions in their transition to climate neutrality by 2050 and cushion the socio-economic costs of this transition. It is EU funding whose rules are set out in the applicable action sheet, not an automatic grant. Before applying, check the criteria, eligible costs, combination rules and the actual status of the call with the managing authority.
Funded by Région Normandie, Union Européenne-FEDER
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: public and private legal entities such as companies; local authorities; semi-public companies; local public companies; project companies; associations linked to R&D or the dissemination of scientific culture; competitiveness clusters and universities; private non-profit higher education institutions (EESPIG); public industrial and commercial bodies (EPIC); public interest groupings (GIP) and economic interest groupings (GIE); higher education institutions; public research organisations in cooperation with one or more companies; and healthcare institutions. Check the legal form, size, activity, area and any exclusions in the current official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions available in the catalogue: not specified. These are not enough to confirm eligibility. Check the applicable implementation document (DOMO) and action sheet, state aid rules, exclusions, combination rules and any requirement to apply before committing.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs listed: eligible research, innovation and technology transfer operations in the following areas: developing a zero-carbon energy mix (renewable energy production; conversion, storage, chemical recovery into energy products, biological recovery, specialty chemicals and eventually biofuels; energy efficiency and sobriety; carbon capture and storage projects linked to infrastructure development in the area); transforming processes for a high-performing, sustainable and digital industry in all manufacturing sectors eligible for JTF support, with particular emphasis on chemicals and non-metallic mineral products (notably glass); circular economy, waste recovery and brownfield recycling; materials for sustainable buildings; new efficient, safe low-carbon mobility solutions; synergies and innovation for 5P human and animal medicine; making Normandy a resilient region by managing technological, natural, health and social risks; digital as a cross-cutting skill. Check the project category, eligible costs, indirect costs, supporting documents and exclusions before starting the project.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue states: a grant whose amount depends on the project. This does not constitute a promise of award or confirmation of the rate applicable to the project; check the public aid rate, the EU share, caps and the state aid scheme.
How to apply
1) Identify the managing authority and the current action sheet. 2) Check legal, sector and geographical eligibility. 3) Confirm eligible costs, rate/cap, combination rules and timetable. 4) Submit the documents on the official portal and keep the acknowledgement. Do not commit costs before applying where the rules require it. Ask the managing authority for confirmation of the scheme’s details.
Timeline
No usable end date is given; confirm the timetable with the managing authority. The call timetable, deadline and available budget must be confirmed with the managing authority.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Normandie, Union Européenne-FEDER
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- Normandie
Frequently asked questions
What is the “ERDF – Just Transition Fund (JTF) – Research and innovation in companies for a just transition” scheme for?
According to the catalogue, its aim is to support regions in their transition to climate neutrality by 2050 and cushion the socio-economic costs of this transition. It is EU funding managed through a regional programme.
Who can benefit and what are the exclusions?
The catalogue mentions: public and private legal entities such as companies; local authorities; semi-public companies; local public companies; project companies; associations linked to R&D or the dissemination of scientific culture; competitiveness clusters and universities; private non-profit higher education institutions (EESPIG); public industrial and commercial bodies (EPIC); public interest groupings (GIP) and economic interest groupings (GIE); higher education institutions; public research organisations in cooperation with one or more companies; and healthcare institutions. Eligibility also depends on the area, size and legal form, type of project, state aid scheme and the action sheet’s criteria.
What amount or funding rate is provided?
a grant whose amount depends on the project. Distinguish the EU aid rate from the total public aid rate, and check caps and eligible costs in the applicable action sheet.
Is the scheme open and how do I apply?
No usable end date is given; confirm the timetable with the managing authority. Check the timetable, portal, documents and any requirement to apply beforehand with the managing authority.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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