The Agency for Innovative and Technological Transfer, in cooperation with ODIMM, announces the launch of the competition for innovative vouchers for the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources sector, carried out under the international project ENEr2i.

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Applicants with the 11 best project ideas, who will get the highest evaluation score, will be awarded with EUR 4.000 innovation vouchers each. Normally, most of the voucher will be spent on purchasing services or technologies from the R & D partner.

Eligible services:

a. R & D services necessary to develop innovative products or services, such as:

Technology and market surveys; Feasibility studies; Material and design studies; Manufacturing technology studies; Studies and concepts addressing topics such as market access and distribution; Energy and innovation audits.

b. Deployment oriented R & D, such as:

Construction or engineering services; Prototype development (including materials and equipment); Environmental compatibility; Transport costs (e.g. for cooperation with international partners);

The deadline for the submission of projects is 2 March 2015.

The aim of the competition is to fund innovation projects in the field of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources by providing direct financial support at an early stage of project development. SMEs, including start-ups and spin-offs, will be given the opportunity to procure R & D services from research institutions in Moldova but also in EU countries to carry out their projects and establish or intensify their relationship with research institutions.

Contact person: Pleasant Igor, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 022 882563.
More details can be found at: ener2i.eu

Source: Competition