Open Calls – INNO4CFIs

Scale your carbon farming or green-tech solutions.

Join the equity-free INNO4CFIs Acceleration Program and revolutionize carbon farming & green tech!

Apply today to lead Europe’s next wave of sustainable innovation.

Who can apply

SMEs and startups with innovative green-tech solutions (TRL ≥ 6) are encouraged to apply, with priority given to carbon farming solutions!

Main Focus Areas

Innovative carbon farming and green tech solutions that address environmental challenges and drive sustainable transformation, with strong climate impact, from various industries.

What can you get

Participants will benefit from a 3-month tailored Acceleration Program and access to the Interregional Market Uptake Hub (IMUH).

Bridging Innovation and Sustainability

The INNO4CFIs Acceleration Program ensures continuous support for SMEs and startups while fostering a sustainable innovation ecosystem that extends beyond the project’s timeline.

INNO4CFIs Acceleration Program

The INNO4CFIs Acceleration Program is calling on innovative Green tech SMEs and startups from selected European regions to foster their market uptake and validate their technologies! This Acceleration program offers equity-free support to 40 promising solutions/initiatives demonstrating strong market potential and a minimum technological readiness level (TRL of 6).

Tailored Business Support

Participants will benefit from a 3 month tailored acceleration program, designed to refine their market and technology validation strategies and advance their solutions (up to TRL 9). Expert guidance will ensure compliance with Circular Economy and Regulatory Compliance Standards (CRCS) and the European Carbon Removal Certification Framework.

Interregional Market Uptake Hub

A cornerstone of this journey is the opportunity to participate in the Interregional Market Uptake Hub (IMUH), a pan-European network and marketplace being developed by this project, that connects solutions seekers and technology providers, while simultaneously increasing their visibility, fostering community collaborations, and preparing them for future investment opportunities.

Open Call Applications

INNO4CFIs Acceleration Program is now accepting applications, through the third Open Call process, providing a unique opportunity for up to 15 eligible SMEs and startups to join this transformative journey. Throughout the last 12 months, 3 other Open Calls have been launched to select up to 40 initiatives to enrol and benefit from this Acceleration Program. Stay tuned!

Webinar to present the Acceleration Program

Join our upcoming webinar to learn how the INNO4CFIs Acceleration Program can help scale your carbon farming and green-tech solution—get expert insights, funding opportunities, and all the details to apply!

Date: 19 February 2026

Time: 10:00am CEST

Location: online

Open Call information

Who can apply?

🌍 Who can apply? In this Open Call, preference will be given to innovative, carbon farming-related green tech solutions that address environmental challenges and drive sustainable transformation, with strong climate impact. These include technologies and solutions for regenerative agriculture, climate smart use of biomass, and circular, nature based systems, supportive digital tools for MRV or stakeholder collaboration as well as carbon or impact finance schemes that are provided by SMEs or startups based in Europe.

🌍 Technology Readiness Level (TRL 6+): Your solution must be a working prototype tested in relevant conditions.

How to apply?

🌍Applications: All applications must be submitted online by clicking the APPLY button.

📅 Deadline for submission: 12 March 2026 at 17:00 (Brussels time).

👉 Guidelines for applicants: Here you can find a full set of information regarding the fourth Open Call (out of 4) for INNO4CFIs.

💡Duration of programme: 3 months (online).

🌿 Webinar to present the Acceleration program: 19th of February at 10am CEST (Link to participate)

🌟 Program Start: 15 April 2026.

What is in it for you?

What You Get

🌍 Tailored business support to refine your technology and business model.
🌍 Access to a top European innovation network of startups, corporates, universities, and research organizations.
🌍 Access to funding opportunities, namely grants, investments, loans, and crowdfunding
🌍 Expert mentoring to meet Circular Economy and European Carbon Removal Certification standards.
🌍 Connections with investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to boost visibility and partnerships.

Join us to fast-track your growth, connect with key stakeholders, and prepare for investment success! 🚀

We Believe In

Nurturing a sustainable environment

The INNO4CFIs Acceleration Program is a key activity of the IMUH and aims to drive the development and scaling of green technology ventures. Participants will benefit from access to business acceleration resources, tailored mentoring, and networking opportunities to boost their capacity for market entry and growth.

The INNO4CFIs project

The project INNO4CFIs co-funded by the European Union’s Interregional Innovation Investments Instrument (I3) is committed to promote disruptive solutions in carbon farming, land management and decarbonization leading to highly effective environmental, economic and social impact.

During 36 months (September 2023 – August 2026), a network of 20 partners representing the innovation ecosystem of 13 different regions from 8 European countries (IT, GR, ES, BE, NL, IE, DE, FR), will join forces to make this a reality.

Empowering Carbon Farming Initiatives through Technology and Collaboration

Opportunities

Participants will benefit from a 3-month tailored Acceleration Program designed to refine their market and technology validation strategies, advance their solutions (up to TRL 9), boost investment readiness, and provide curated connections to investors, suppliers, and potential clients — along with insights from diverse geographic markets across Europe.

A cornerstone of this journey is the opportunity to participate in the Interregional Market Uptake Hub (IMUH), a pan-European network and platform that connects solution seekers with technology providers. The IMUH’s mission is to identify, foster, validate, certify, and promote Green Tech solutions within the European market. Through the Hub, participants gain privileged access to potential clients, partners, investors, and peers, leveraging curated matchmaking with solution seekers, a comprehensive and searchable database of validated technologies, and unique networking opportunities designed to accelerate their market growth and success. With this approach, the IMUH is not only a marketplace but also a driver of collaborative development, fostering the uptake and diffusion of sustainable technologies across Europe.

Plus, the participants in the INNO4CFIs Acceleration may have the opportunity to integrate the Carbon Farm Technology Platform, which is being developed in the INNO4CFIs project .