Innovation
We advise on state aid issues related to innovation, supporting economic growth and global competitiveness through R&D&I projects, digitalisation, and research infrastructure.
We support clients in securing state aid that fosters a sustainable future and accelerates technological advancements, also as part of IPCEIs.
R&D&I projects
State aid is essential for driving innovation, research, and development within the EU’s internal market, supporting future-focused economic growth, competitiveness, and resilience. By enabling investments in technology, green energy, and sustainable solutions, state aid aims to strengthen the internal market, enhances global competitiveness, and ensures long-term economic stability.
Digitalisation
State aid plays a crucial role in supporting digitalisation efforts across the EU by funding innovations in technology and digital infrastructure. It helps businesses and public sectors invest in digital transformation, including the development of advanced technologies like AI, 5G, and cybersecurity. By enabling these investments, state aid aims to foster a competitive and resilient digital economy, driving growth and enhancing the EU’s global position in the digital era.
EU Innovation Fund
The EU Innovation Fund supports innovative projects in renewable energy, carbon capture, and clean hydrogen, driving the green transition. It aims to accelerate the commercialisation of breakthrough technologies to help businesses reduce emissions and enhance sustainability. The EU Innovation Fund fosters innovation and competitiveness in the internal market.
Research Infrastructure
State aid for research infrastructure enables the development of advanced facilities and technologies, driving scientific innovation. It supports both public and private entities in investing in infrastructure for sectors like healthcare, renewable energy, tech, and digitalisation. By facilitating these investments, state aid aims to enhance the EU’s research capacity, foster innovation, and strengthen its global competitiveness in key industries.
Innovation Clusters
State aid supports innovation clusters where businesses, research institutions, SMEs and startups collaborate to drive technological advancement. By promoting them, state aid aims to strengthen the EU’s position as a global leader in innovation. By providing funding and support, state aid fosters entrepreneurship, boosts job creation, enhances regional competitiveness and drives innovation across the internal market. This is vital for Europe’s competitiveness, as start-ups and SMEs are key drivers of economic growth, technological advancement, and sustainability.
IPCEIs
State aid supports Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEIs), enabling collaborative, cross-border innovation in strategic sectors like batteries, hydrogen, cloud computing, health, microelectronics, and semiconductors. These projects address key challenges by fostering breakthrough technologies and large-scale industrial advancements that individual States or companies cannot achieve alone. By supporting IPCEIs, the EU strengthens its technological sovereignty and resilience, drives competitiveness, and accelerates the green and digital transitions.