Towards a green chemistry sector
With the new grant scheme, resulting from the Corona Fund, the province wants to stimulate the development of new green chemistry in the industrial port complex of Delfzijl. The area includes the second largest chemical chain in the Netherlands: Chemie Park Delfzijl, part of the Chemport Europe cooperation project. Governments, companies and knowledge institutions are working together on this project to green the chemical sector in the provinces of Groningen and Drenthe. A good example is the production of bio-methanol from gas derived from beet pulp. The sugar beet that serves as raw material is grown in the vicinity of the port complex.
Developing, testing and demonstrating
Under the new scheme, medium-sized and small companies in the province of Groningen can apply for grants for R&D projects in the Eems Delta, the municipality in which the port area of Delfzijl is located. These projects must be aimed at developing, testing and demonstrating new green chemistry. The projects may not last longer than two years. The grant covers up to 25 percent of the eligible costs, with a maximum of 50,000 euros. Furthermore, the maximum percentage may be increased by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and 20 percentage points for small enterprises. The duration of the scheme is from October 2021 to October 2026. Since the grants will be distributed in order of receipt of applications, it is important to be quick about it.
Are you working on new green chemistry?
Does your company – anywhere in the Netherlands – want to make an active contribution to the greening of the chemical sector? And are you looking for grant opportunities? PNO Chemistry’s experts will be happy to help you. Please leave your details in our contact form.
