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Grant - MF-2026-4-1

Modernisation Fund: cooling systems.

Replacement of systems installed before 1 January 2015, with a charge of at least 50 t CO₂eq, registered in the PNOS register (national F-gas register). The new system uses a natural refrigerant.

UpcomingReview updated October 2026.
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The announced terms are based on a draft, plan or official announcement. Applications are not yet open; the final call may change the amounts and eligibility.

Who it is for.

Food, retail and warehousing, hotels, data centres and real estate in eligible NKD groups.

Micro to large, MF-2026-4-1

What can be funded.

Replacement of systems installed before 1 January 2015, with a charge of at least 50 t CO₂eq, registered in the PNOS register (national F-gas register). The new system uses a natural refrigerant.

Cooling and air-conditioning systems and heat pumps

Amount and intensity.

At least €50,000 in aid. No maximum is stated in the published draft. Intensity depends on size, location and investment category.

Allocation €25 million, up to 65% subject to conditions

Savings and status.

Cold chain: energy at least 25%, CO₂ 30%. Buildings: 20% / 25% and primary energy 10%.

Upcoming, application date not yet published

Eligible costs.

  • Replacement of an existing cooling or air-conditioning system or heat pump.
  • Systems using natural refrigerants with demonstrable reductions in consumption and emissions.
  • Related equipment and preparation to the extent allowed by the final call.

What to check before deciding.

  • The system must have been commissioned before 1 January 2015, according to the draft.
  • Charge of at least 50 t CO₂eq and registration in the prescribed PNOS register.
  • Check the exact NACE (NKD) code and the energy and emission savings for the relevant system type.
  • The maximum aid amount is not stated in the published draft.
Draft. The up to 65% figure is not a single intensity for all applicants and all cost types.

How we prepare the project.

First we check the activity, the size of linked enterprises, the location, the costs and the start date. Then we align the budget, own funds and the evidence this instrument requires.

During preparation we agree the responsible people, documents and deadlines. After approval we track procurement, costs, reporting and indicators. See how we manage implementation.

  1. Eligibility check

    activity, company size, location, start date

  2. Budget and evidence

    costs, own funding, evidence

  3. Application

    responsible people, documents, deadlines

  4. Decision

    the competent authority decides on the award

  5. Implementation

    procurement, costs, reports, indicators

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Sources and review date.

Reviewed: October 2026. The current call, its amendments and the official documentation prevail.

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