Coal+ regions can apply for technical assistance via TARGET to assess their competitiveness potential

TARGET is a joint initiative by the European Commission (DG ENER) and the European Investment Bank (EIB), supporting energy transition projects in EU coal+ regions through flexible, early-stage assistance. Open to applicants at any time, with no project size limits, TARGET prioritises initiatives with high added value. Support ranges from tailored expert advice for project preparation, developing project pipelines to capacity building. 

TARGET is now calling for applications from coal+ regions to assess their economic opportunities and challenges for the transition to a green economy and energy system, with the aim to contribute to the region’s improved competitiveness and attracting investments, along with deployment of clean and energy efficient solutions. EIB assistance may include an in-depth analysis of a region’s barriers and challenges to transition and an assessment of the region’s potential and barriers for the uptake of clean and renewable energy.

For more details on the programme, interested coal+ regions are invited to reach out to target@eib.org.

Stay tuned for the next issue of the newsletter for further information on upcoming TARGET activities!