Deadline Date: May 15, 2026
The Nopef is requesting applications to support small and medium-sized enterprises expand their sustainable solutions into global markets through feasibility studies.
The focus areas of this funding include climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation, sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, transition to a circular economy, pollution prevention and control, protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, and contribution to energy efficiency and emissions reductions.
Nopef, the Nordic Project Fund, supports feasibility studies that aim to demonstrate, scale up, and grow green and sustainable Nordic solutions internationally. The funding is designed to help companies assess the potential for establishing a presence in new markets or launching pilot and demonstration projects outside the EU and EFTA regions. Eligible companies can receive up to EUR 50,000 to support their internationalisation efforts.
To qualify, companies must be small or medium-sized enterprises with fewer than 250 employees and an annual turnover below EUR 50 million, including at the group level. The business must be registered in a Nordic country and already have commercialised products or services generating revenue. Applicants are expected to demonstrate relevant industry experience along with sufficient financial and operational capacity to carry out international expansion.
The project itself must focus on entering a new international market or implementing a commercial-scale pilot or demonstration initiative. It should have clearly defined commercial goals and show measurable positive environmental or climate impacts aligned with Nopef’s objectives. Additionally, the project should contribute to Nordic interests, such as enhancing competitiveness, supporting job creation, or facilitating knowledge and technology transfer.
For feasibility studies related to pilot or demonstration projects, the proposed solution must already be proven in other markets while offering clear value in the target country. A confirmed local partner or customer must also be identified to support the implementation of the project.
For more information, visit Nopef.
