RENEW-BOOSTER
About
The RENEW-BOOSTER project has been designed to strengthen and further develop European value chains in offshore wind, photovoltaics, and energy networks.
The overall objective of the project is to foster the development, industrialisation and market update of innovative solutions in these sectors, thereby supporting Europe’s green transition, increasing supply chain resilience, and reinforcing Europe’s global leadership in renewable energy. The project will provide targeted support to SMEs and startups to accelerate innovation, skills development, and sustainable growth in the European energy ecosystem.
Key information
- Status
- Closed
- Application deadline
- 28 April 2026
- Funding amount
- Up to 60 000 EUR
- Who can apply
- European SMEs
Project
Description of the challenge
🚀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲-𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝗱-𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲❓
In the floating offshore wind industry, we talk a lot about cutting costs. But the Marin Energi Testsenter AS (METCentre) wants to — if not shift, at least add — the focus of a different side of the equation: Increasing value.
An offshore wind farm is a massive investment. Why should cables, foundations, and monitoring systems only serve one purpose? This challenge aims for "multitasking" solutions: Innovative add-ons that utilize existing assets to create new revenue streams, data insights, or environmental benefits.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀 🚀
Through the RENEW-BOOSTER project, the METCentre is now launching a challenge for innovative SMEs across Europe 🌍
Do you have (or can you come up with) smart solutions to:
✅ Utilize existing offshore infrastructure for additional purposes.
✅ Develop new monitoring capabilities or services.
✅ Support co-existence with the marine environment, without compromising safety or operations.
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆❓
Successful applicants will receive funding to develop their innovation projects, helping to build a smarter, more sustainable offshore wind industry.
As home to the world’s first floating turbine (Zephyros) and the TetraSpar Demonstrator, METCentre offers a world-leading test environment with unique natural conditions. Can your technology help offshore wind reach its full potential?
⏳ Application deadline: April 28th
📍 Who can apply: European SMEs
🔗 Link to start your Application form https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/13406
Let’s innovate for a better and powerful future together! 🌊💨