Overview
The intervention C.3.1.1 – “Productive Investment in the Bioeconomy – Modernisation” aims to support the development of the Bioeconomy, enhancing the competitiveness of the agricultural and forestry sectors. It provides support for investment in bioeconomy-related companies linked to agriculture or forestry, predominantly focused on tangible assets, with the objective of improving competitive performance through increased production capacity, knowledge-based value creation, innovative processes and products, improved product quality, efficient resource management, and the use of renewable energy sources.
This intervention typology supports investments in new agro-industrial units and the modernisation of existing units, limited to the agricultural sector.
Applicable Legislation
Nature and Aid Intensity
Support is granted in the form of a non-repayable grant, with the following funding rates:
– 50% for eligible investment up to €250,000;
– 45% for eligible investment above €250,000 and up to €2,000,000;
- Maximum grant per application: €600,000.
Applicants may opt for pre-defined unit costs or reimbursement of actual costs.
Eligible Actions
Support may be granted to operations aimed at:
- Creation of new agro-industrial units or modernisation of existing units;
- Investments promoting the valorisation of by-products, the energy transition, and increased efficiency of production processes;
- Projects contributing to quality certification, digitalisation and sustainability.