Green Accelerator: grants for sustainable export projects

Planned Application Round Cancelled – Green Accelerator Will Not Open for New Applications

Following a review of the Green Accelerator programme, the Danish Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs has become aware that the funds can no longer be used within the framework of the scheme.

As a result, no new application rounds will be opened.

If your company has already received a grant commitment under a previous application round, this commitment remains valid and the project will proceed as planned.

Companies seeking financing or support for development and export activities can still find a range of relevant opportunities through EIFO and other public funding schemes. An overview of public funding and financing opportunities is available via Virksomhedsguiden.

Open Calls 2026

Call 1

Opens: 2 February
Deadline: 2 March

Call 2

Opens: 21 September
Deadline: 26 October

Apply here

The process of upscaling and realizing export projects can be costly as well as demanding, and sometimes, investors and exporters may be hard put to finance the preliminary phases in full.

To support future Danish export projects, 85 million DKK has therefore been allocated to the green project maturation program EIFO Green Accelerator. Many green projects have already received funding commitments under the program, and 15 million DKK is available for new commitments in the second application round in 2026.

Eligible projects

The grant is aimed at supporting the development of green projects. This refers to projects and solutions that, for example, reduce the use of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions, promote energy efficiency and efficient resource use, or address food or water shortages.

See the full description of which green projects and types of solutions are eligible for grants in the application guide further down the page.

Green Accelerator case: SolarLab

SolarLab manufactures customized solar cell facades for buildings around the world.

The company is based on a clear vision that all buildings should be sustainable and self-sufficient. With its tailor-made product and big ambitions, SolarLab was awarded funding through EIFO's Green Accelerator, which helped SolarLab realize one of its biggest export dreams: entering the US market.

SolarLab saw the US as an obvious market, with large buildings and many of them. With their proprietary simulation tool, which allows facades to be adapted to both new buildings and older buildings as retrofits, they used the Green Accelerator funds to market themselves as a reliable and sustainable Danish success story worth collaborating with in international markets.

Listen to CEO of SolarLab, Anders Smith, talk about the business and how Green Accelerator boosted their dreams of exporting to new markets.

SolarLab Video

The Grant requires contribution from the applicant

The grant is awarded under the EU’s “De Minimis” rules, and according to those rules, each participating company may receive a grant of up to EUR 300,000, provided that the company has not exhausted its “De Minimis” budget through other grants. To ensure ownership of the project, companies must contribute 30% of the budget for individual companies or 20% of the budget if the application is submitted by an alliance of companies seeking funding for a joint export project. The grant is awarded as a reimbursement of expenses incurred upon completion of the project activities.

How to apply

In our Application Guide, you can read all about how to apply for funding for your project. You will find a link to the application portal below. Please note that it is advisable to start preparing your application well in advance, as coordinating with other applicants and drafting the application may take time.

To be eligible for funding for project maturation, the project, your application, and you as the applicant must meet a number of requirements, which are outlined in the Application Guide.

Application Guide

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Questions and Answers

Types of grants offered

Applications are primarily invited to cover the costs of consulting, advisory services, and expert assistance. Services might include

assistance with feasibility studies
market research
legal advice
ESG compliance analysis
awareness raising campaigns targeting decision-makers
advice on filing for patents
marketing campaigns and events, etc.

The costs of project management, accounting and travel can also be subsidised. To a lesser extent, purchase of hardware can also be included in the budget.

FAQ

We have compiled the most frequently asked questions about the Green Accelerator programme in the FAQ below. If you cannot find an answer to your question, please feel free to contact us.

What project maturation activities are eligible for funding?

Under the EIFO Green Accelerator programme, funding is primarily available to cover the costs of consultancy services, advisory support, and expert assistance. Eligible activities may include:

Feasibility studies
Market analyses
Legal advisory services
ESG compliance assessments
Awareness-raising activities targeting decision-makers
Advice on patent applications
Marketing campaigns and events

In addition, funding may be used to cover costs related to project management, auditing, and travel. To a more limited extent, the purchase of hardware may also be included in the project budget.

How much funding can I receive?

Green Accelerator can fund up to 80% of your eligible project costs, with a maximum grant amount of EUR 300,000.

Programme Regulation

EIFO administers the Green Accelerator programme on behalf of the Danish Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs. For the legal framework and general conditions governing the programme, please refer to the Executive Order.

Contact

If you have any questions about Green Accelerator, please contact us at: [email protected]