EU funding for industrial decarbonisation 

The European Commission has launched the Innovation Fund 2025 Pilot Heat Auction, with €1 billion available to accelerate industrial decarbonisation by supporting large scale electrification and renewable process heat solutions. The auction offers companies in energy intensive industries an opportunity to access significant support of up to €250 million per project, for projects that can deliver measurable CO₂ reductions.

Welcome to join our webinar on 9 Oct. 2025, 10.00 - 11.00 AM (Finnish time), as we will provide insights into the auction design, eligibility requirements, and how your company can position projects for success.

Register by October 8th.

Agenda:

10.00 Welcome and Introduction
François Marlier, Senior Manager, Corporate Tax, KPMG Denmark

• Brief opening remarks and objectives of the session 

10.10 Overview of the Innovation Fund Heat Auction
Ravi Kalburgi, Specialist | Credits, Grants and Incentives, KPMG Finland

• Key design features and funding scope
• Technical features of the auction, including project size and location criteria, technology scope and exclusions
• Timelines and grant mechanisms

10.35 Eligibility & Qualification Requirements
Andrea Pramböck, Director, Head of ESG Funding, KPMG Austria

• Mandatory documents and compliance obligations
• Practical considerations for industrial applicants
• Lessons learned from prior Innovation Fund auctions

10.50 Q&A and Closing 

At KPMG, our Credits, Grants & Incentives professionals help companies identify funding opportunities, develop competitive applications, and manage compliance throughout the project lifecycle. With our expertise in industrial decarbonisation and EU funding, we can support your organisation in turning the Innovation Fund Heat Auction into a strategic advantage.