Introduction to the EEA and Grants

Frauke Muth, Innovation Norway Objectives of the EEA and Norway Grants

• Contributing to reducing economic and social disparities in the • Strengthening relations between , and Norway and the beneficiary countries • 2013-2017: 1.8 billion EUR to programmes in 16 countries • 2017-2024: 2.8 billion EUR to programmes in 15 countries Overview (Negotiation ong.) beneficiary and (Negotiation ong.) donor countries (Negotiation ong.)

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Negotiation ong. The Past: Green Industry Innovation 2013-2017

Grant amount available • 127,7 mill EUR

Projects with partners from • 115 donor countries

• Sector related know-how Contributions from • Efficient production processes expertise donor partners • Pilot and demonstration projects, incl. equipment • R&D specific support Some green effects – Green Industry Innovation

• Reduced energy consumption / produced energy ~225 households over 1 year

• Reduced emissions ~ 167 000 Norwegian cars over one year Up next – Programme periode 2014-2021 (Project Implementation 2018-24)

• Among • Among • Among • Among • Among • Among others: others: others: others: others: others: • Business • Business • Business • Business • Business • Research 30 Development Development Development Development Development, mill. EUR 45 mill. EUR 28,5 mill. EUR & Education 23 mill. EUR Research and 20 mill. EUR • Research 7,1 Education in • Energy 62,8 mill. EUR Blue Growth mill. EUR 38 mill. EUR

• Research 40 • Climate & mill. EUR Energy 24 mill. EUR • First calls • First calls • First calls • First calls • First calls expected: • First calls expected: expected: expected: expected: Winter expected: Spring 2018 Spring 2018 Spring 2018 Autumn 2018 2017/18 Autumn 2018 Who can apply?

• Target groups in beneficiary countries: private sector, research institutes

• Applicants need to be registered in one of the Beneficiary countries Who can become project partners?

• Registered entities in the donor countries, i.e.

• EEA and Norway Grants: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway • Norway Grants: Norway

• Partners can be private sector, research institutes, universities, NGOs, public institutions Who are we after?

• SMEs with growth potential • Growth phase is most relevant • Willing and able to invest time and resources in projects that go over several years • Those who own knowledge, competence or solutions that meet the demand in other countries • Solid financial situation • Good business ethics Which of your needs can EEA and Norway Grants cover

- Finding out about new markets - Exploring / visiting a new market - Find partners - Risk reduction through grants - Bidrar til bærekraftig vekst i hele Europa. Advice for those who want to get involved with EEA and Norway Grants

1. Be prepared – know as much as possible about the programme, the market, and business opportunities before the is call launched 2. Take your time to get to know your future partner well before you sign the contract 3. Visit the company in the partner country - you can apply for travel support 4. Make sure there is the economic and financial basis required to take the project to a successful conclusion 5. Consider participating in an innovative project involving development demonstration and piloting of new solutions, processes and products 6. Make sure to have sufficient time and resources for the project administration https://www.eas.ee/norwaygrants/