The measure has been created to partially compensate for interest charged to industrial enterprises which took loans or leasing agreements to purchase equipment or technology that increases their energy efficiency.

This programme encourages micro-, small-, medium-sized as well as larger enterprises to use renewable energy sources (RES), systems and technologies in their production and operations, and to sell excess heating and energy supplies to district heating networks or other industrial enterprises.

RES covered by the scheme include: wind, solar, aerothermal, geothermal and hydrothermal resources, ocean energy, hydropower, biomass, landfill gas, sewage treatment plant gas, and biogas.

Support is provided in the form of a non-repayable grant.

MATChE is a programme carried out by Technical University of Denmark to help Danish industry increase its competitiveness, growth and job creation by demonstrating how to make an effective transition towards a circular economy (CE), based on current readiness assessment and strategic driver identification.

The Cleaner Production Toolkit, developed by UNIDO, provides a comprehensive methodology for cleaner production and resource-efficiency projects, and relevant training. Successful projects are based on a unique combination of training, interactive exercises, motivation of trainers, extensive experience as consultants, practical implementation of options, and mutual learning.

The toolkit covers 12 volumes that include:

A call to SMEs by Hungarian government to promote better building energy practices. The objective is to reduce primary energy consumption and increase the use of renewable energy sources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Projects eligible under the call receive a non-refundable grant of HUF 1.5 million to HUF 50 million (~€ 4 800 to € 160 000) and a loan with a preferential interest rate.
 

The Environmental Fund supports environmental policies in pursuit of sustainable development goals, national and international commitments, and in particular those related to climate change, water resources, waste, nature conservation, biodiversity and transition to the circular economy.

In 2017, the fund opened a € 1 million call for the circular economy, supporting 20 feasibility plans. A call focused on the implementation of new ideas is expected in 2018.

The fund finances entities, activities or projects that fulfill the following objectives:

The Green Growth Coalition (GGC), created in 2014, represents a voluntary commitment (Green Growth Commitment) by private, public, and civil society stakeholders to move towards a green growth economy in Portugal.

The GGC working groups started their activities in 2016, focusing on sectors or themes, which are central for circular economy, decarbonisation and territory value. They include: industry, cities and regions, mobility, energy and climate, waste, agriculture and forestry and public procurement.

SIFIDE is an instrument to support R&D and innovation development by SMEs. It is an incentive scheme designed to increase business competitiveness through corporate tax breaks on R&D expenditure. In 2016, the government introduced an additional bonus to this tax break if the R&D project includes an eco-design approach.

Workshops organised by the Portuguese Ministry of Environment as part of its Eco.nomia circular economy initiative. They serve as a platform to raise awareness about the transition towards a circular economy, its implications in economic development and macro objectives, such as climate change. The themed workshops are tailored to the audience (e.g. finance sector, SMEs, agricultural sector, etc.) and open to the public free of charge.

The programme is a collaboration between Vinnova, Sweden's innovation agency, and the transportation industry, and includes resource-efficient production as one of the five focus areas. The proposals must relate to the production of vehicles, drivelines and vehicle components. It covers new products and production systems as well as increased flexibility as goals.

The overall budget of the programme is SEK 10 million (~€ 1 million) for 2017-2019, and a minimum of 50 % co-financing by private partners is required.