Green Industry Innovation Programme RO17 Results and impact

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1 Green Industry Innovation Programme RO17 Results and impact Norway Grants in Romania Anne Lise Rognlidalen, Programme Director, Innovation Norway, Oslo

2 Facts and Figures Programme Operator: Total grant amount: Absorption rate: Programme objective: First call date: Number of calls: Number of projects contacted: Number of donor partnerprojects: Number of project extensions: Number of projects finished: Total number of applications: Innovation Norway EUR 26,619,800 (for re allocation to projects) EUR 25,636,045 (98,15%) Increased competitiveness of green enterprises, including greening of existing industries and green innovation 12 March 2013 Two calls, one re allocation of funds 50 (54 projects approved, but 4 cancelled/not started) 30 (60 % with Norwegian partner)

3 Project promoters and sectors supported 14 NGOs and SOCIAL ENTERPRISES Eco business development in rural areas 36 ENTERPRISES IN PRIVATE SECTOR main business / size:

4 RO17 WHAT WAS FUNDED? Increased business efficiency, material handling and waste management: 16 projects

5 RO17 WHAT WAS FUNDED? Innovative green technologies, green products and green services: 23 projects

6 RO17 WHAT WAS FUNDED? Eco innovative business development Small Grants projects: 14 projects

7 Aggregated Environmental benefits Material efficiency tonnes of waste from production andoperational processes, collected for reuse or recycling; processed waste as row materials for other production processes: o tonnes of recycledplastic o tonnes of recycledpaper o tonnes of recycled glass o tonnes of recycled metals o tonnes of recycledwood Resources efficiency litters of fuel savings cubic meters of natural gas savings tonnes of biomass produced, partly used forheating cubic meters of fresh watersavings

8 Aggregated Environmental benefits Energy efficiency MWh of energy savings and 631 MWh of green energy produced Pollution 552 tonnes less products with content of restricted/hazardous substances 598 cubic meters less polluted water generated). GHG emissions (GHG not released in the atmosphere) 2015: tonnes of CO2 eq. Jan. Jul. 2016: tonnes of CO2 eq. A typical passenger vehicle emits in the atmosphere about 2 tons of carbon dioxide per year (1.4 litres petrol engine; 166 g/km CO2 emissions; km/year)

9 Impact of the projects The grants releases additional capital from companies Contributing to investment in green technologies and products Increasing companies productivity/efficiency Sustaining and creating jobs Enhancing bilateral relations

10 Good effects of bilateral partnerships Norwegian partners in 30 projects (out of 50) 20 business projects and 10 NGO projects Shared results and wider effects in most projects Contribution from Norwegian partners: Sector related know how Efficient production processes expertise R&D specific support (material technology etc.) Training (industrial design, quality norms etc.) Corporate Social Responsibility, Health/Safety/Environment LEAN production Awareness raising campaigns Spin off: Norwegian suppliers of technology and services

11 Innovation Norway s role in EEA and Norway Grants ROMANIA Networking event RO Energy, 8 November 2017, Bucharest Anne Lise Rognlidalen, Programme Director, Innovation Norway, Oslo

12 Innovation Norway is Fund Operator for 3 programmes in Romania (Responsible from A to Z) 1. RO Innovation «SMEs Growth Romania» (Business Development, Innovation and SMEs); 2. RO Energy (Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Energy Security); 3. Decent Work and Tripartite Dialogue;.

13 RO Innovation SMEs Growth Romania Objective: Increased value creation and sustainable growth Budget: EUR 45 mill. Eligible applicants: private sector enterprises in Romania, SMEs priority, NGO s with economic activities; Focus areas: Green Industry Innovation (50% of the funds), ICT and Blue Growth Status: Programme approved , First call planned to be launched February 2018.

14 Eligible activities Green Industry Innovation Financial support to Romanian enterprises to develop, apply or commercialise: innovative green technologies; sustainable business development; greening of existing businesses; development of innovative products and services Expected result of support: Decreased CO2 emissions; Better utilisation of materials and resources: Decreased generation of waste, less consumption of water, energy, fuel etc; Increased collection of waste from operational processes for re use or recycling; Re use of waste for other operational processes; Job creation and Competence building.

15 Eligible activities ICT and Blue Growth Financial support to Romanian enterprises to develop, apply or commercialise: ICT Information and Communication Technology product, process or service development using ICT component; development of ICT products or services for digitalisation for all economic sectors (games, apps most probably excluded). Blue Growth marin, maritime, coastal tourism development of innovative technologies, processes, solutions, products or services based on blue resources from the Black Sea, inland waters or rivers and coastal areas. (Investment in marin/aqua culture/fishing sector excluded.)

16 RO Energy Energy Growth Romania Objective: Less carbon intensive energy and increased security of supply Budget: EUR 62.8 mill. Eligible applicants: private and public sector Six suggested focus areas Current status: concept note phase (not yet approved by donors); Tentative: call planned to be launched in March st

17 RO Energy Suggested focus areas Increased Renewable Energy production capacity Hydropower, geothermal, biomass/biogas, solar, wind etc. Increased Energy Efficiency and reduced emissions all economic sectors i.e. buildings, transport, production process etc. R&D within the energy sector Increased cooperation between research institutions and enterprises Industrial and experimental research, TRL 4 9 Electrification of 10,000 hourseholds without access to electricity Pre Feasibility Study prepared by Sweco AS Awareness raising about benefits of renewable energy and energy efficiency

18 Grant amounts and grant rates both programmes Grant rate based on approved project budget State Aid regulations apply for economic operators, General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER), (from 15% 70%) 85 % for public authorities 90% for NGOs Grant amounts based on approved project budget Normally min. grant amount EUR 200,000 Normally max. Grant amount EUR 1,5 mill. Small Grants Scheme Normally EUR 50, ,000 grant amount.

19 Bilateral Relations Fund both programmes Eligible partners: entities from Norway (all programmes); entities also from Iceland and Liechtenstein (EEA Grants); Travel Support EUR 1,200 per entity Romania/Norway, and EUR 1,500 per entity Romania/Iceland; Call ongoing for RO Innovation SMEs Growth Romania; Call for RO Energy to be launched 9 November 2017; Objective: To searh for and meet potential partners for joint project preparations.

20 Project partners why? Sharing of expertise and best practise; Risk reduction; Explore international opportunities; Improved knowledge about market and business culture; Access to competent workforce; Norwegian technologies and solutions; Pilot projects; Reference projects; First step possible future collaboration partner/client; Good impact Transparency Corporate Responsibility.

21 Communication Innovation Norway: Web site: page/eeanorway grants/ E mail: RO.Innovation@innovationnorway.no RO.Energy@innovationnorway.no

22 Thank you! Norway Grants