Grant funding opportunities report
Prepared for: Dunder Mifflin Paper Company, Inc.
Date: 10-Jan-2025
Company profile
Industry: Paper Manufacturing & Distribution
R&D focus: Sustainable Production Methods, Digital Transformation
Company size: 150 employees
Location: Netherlands (HQ), with EU operations
Grant recommendations
Green Manufacturing Innovation Grant
€750,000
Non-repayable Grant
May 15, 2025
35% Success Rate
40-50 hours
Typical costs covered
Production machinery • Green tech upgrades • Process redesign
Key requirements
Minimum 20% reduction in carbon footprint
Implementation plan within 18 months
Co-financing of 25% required
This grant supports manufacturing companies transitioning to more sustainable operations, with a focus on reducing environmental impact and implementing eco-friendly production methods.
Expert comments
Perfect fit for your sustainable production goals. The carbon footprint reduction aligns well with your R&D focus.
WBSO (R&D Tax Credit)
€380,000
Tax Credit
Ongoing
85% Success Rate
15-20 hours
Typical costs covered
R&D staff hours • Technical research • Prototyping
Key requirements
Detailed R&D project plan
Technical innovation documentation
Employee time tracking system
Supports companies undertaking technical innovation projects and R&D activities. Particularly suitable for process innovation and technological advancement initiatives.
Expert comments
Highly recommended for your digital transformation initiatives. Strong track record of success with similar companies.
EU Digital Europe Programme
€500,000
Non-repayable Grant
July 1, 2025
28% Success Rate
60-70 hours
Typical costs covered
Software development • Digital infrastructure • AI implementation
Key requirements
Cross-border collaboration
Digital transformation roadmap
SME status
Focuses on supporting digital transformation projects, particularly those involving AI implementation and cross-border digital infrastructure development within the EU.
Expert comments
Could support your digital transformation goals, though requires finding EU partners.
Regional Employment Grant
€150,000
Non-repayable Grant
August 30, 2025
45% Success Rate
25-30 hours
Typical costs covered
Training programs • Hiring costs • Workspace setup
Key requirements
Job creation plan
Local workforce development
Sustainability integration
Supports business expansion projects that create local employment opportunities and contribute to workforce development in sustainable industries.
Expert comments
Good opportunity to support your expansion while implementing sustainable practices.
MIT Feasibility Study
€20,000
Non-repayable Grant
September 15, 2025
65% Success Rate
10-15 hours
Typical costs covered
Market research • Technical validation • Expert consultation
Key requirements
Innovation project outline
Market analysis
Technical feasibility assessment
Enables companies to conduct feasibility studies for innovative projects, including market validation and technical assessment of new processes.
Expert comments
Useful for validating new sustainable production methods before larger investments.
Innovation Credit
€500,000
Non-repayable Grant
October 1, 2025
40% Success Rate
35-45 hours
Typical costs covered
R&D equipment • Testing facilities • Development costs
Key requirements
Technical innovation plan
Financial projections
Risk assessment
Provides financial support for developing and implementing innovative technical solutions and new technologies in business operations.
Expert comments
Could help finance your technical innovations in paper manufacturing processes.
Horizon Europe Green Deal
€1,000,000
Non-repayable Grant
December 15, 2025
22% Success Rate
80-100 hours
Typical costs covered
Research facilities • Consortium coordination • Pilot projects
Key requirements
Consortium of 3+ EU partners
Circular economy focus
Innovation impact assessment
Large-scale funding program for circular economy initiatives and sustainable innovations, with emphasis on European collaboration and environmental impact.
Expert comments
Ambitious but high-impact opportunity to lead sustainable innovation in your industry.
Next steps
Upcoming deadlines
WBSO Documentation: January 2025
Horizon Europe: March 2025
MIT Feasibility Study Grant: April 2025
Eurostars Consortium Proposal: September 2025