Crucial for funding, managing resources, and ensuring the financial sustainability of ECs. This includes understanding the various European grants available, novel incentive schemes, and financing opportunities that can support the development of ECs.
Grants and subsidies are forms of financial aid that are given to individuals, businesses, or institutions, with the aim of promoting certain activities or initiatives. They are often used to stimulate economic growth, support R&D, encourage investment in certain sectors, or assist individuals and organizations in need.
Equity finance is the process of raising capital through the sale of shares in a company. In this form of financing, companies sell a portion of their ownership, or equity, in exchange for cash. The investors who purchase these shares become shareholders in the company and can claim part of the company's assets and profits.
Debt finance is the method of raising capital by borrowing money that is to be repaid at a future date, usually with interest. The entities that provide the funds are known as lenders, and they can be banks, credit institutions, or investors through the bond market.
Ownership models refer to the structures that define the legal and financial ownership of a business or an asset. These models determine who has the right to make decisions, who benefits from the profits, and who bears the risks. Some common types of ownership models are Partnership, Cooperative, Non-Profit.
Summary: <p>FZOEU - Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund (Fond za zaštitu okoliša i energetsku ucinkovitost) is an extra-budgetary national institution that provides expert, educational, and financial support for projects in environmental protection, energy efficiency, and the use of renewable energy sources in Croatia. Established under the Law on the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund in 2003, FZOEU collects fees based on the "polluter pays" principle, including environmental charges and revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), and manages both national and EU funding for these projects. It supports public institutions, companies, NGOs, and citizens in financing sustainable energy and environmental projects.</p>
Type of funding: Based on detailed program criteria funding schemes provided by FZOEU include: grants, subsidies, favorable loans and leases.
Requirements: <p>Eligible applicants typically include legal entities (public or private), registered sole traders, and households depending on the specific program. Applicants must meet conditions such as having no outstanding tax liabilities, no blocked accounts, proper registration in Croatia, and fulfilling the detailed program criteria.</p>
How to apply: <p>Application must be made according to a publicly announced official call.</p>
Useful links
https://www.fzoeu.hr/nacionalni-javni-pozivi-i-natjecaji-1367
Related to:
FZOEU ; Financing ; Renewable energy projects
Date: 24/02/2026
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