Dutch industrial companies investing in CO₂ reduction can benefit from several government subsidy schemes in 2026. Two of the most relevant programmes are VEKI (Versnelde Klimaatinvesteringen Industrie) and STUDI (Studies Duurzame Industrie), both administered by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).
These subsidies support businesses at different stages of their sustainability journey. VEKI helps finance proven CO₂-reducing technologies with longer payback periods, while STUDI funds feasibility studies for innovative projects that could significantly reduce industrial emissions in the coming years.
VEKI: Accelerated Climate Investments in Industry
Application deadline: 28 January 2027
Total budget: €123.2 million
The VEKI subsidy supports industrial businesses investing in market-ready technologies that reduce CO₂ emissions but have a payback period of more than five years without financial support. The programme helps bridge the gap between technically feasible investments and economic viability.
- Energy efficiency improvements
- Circular economy measures
- Recovery and utilisation of waste heat
- Hydrogen infrastructure and other CO₂-reducing industrial technologies
Applicants must demonstrate the expected CO₂ reduction and provide robust technical and financial evidence supporting their investment. While a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) or Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is not a formal requirement, these analyses provide a strong evidence base for quantifying environmental benefits and strengthening an application.
STUDI: Studies for Sustainable Industry
Application deadline: 31 March 2027
STUDI supports companies investigating the feasibility of innovative pilot or demonstration projects that can contribute to reducing CO₂ emissions in Dutch industry within the next ten years.
The programme currently includes three funding tracks:
- General STUDI: Feasibility studies for innovative industrial projects.
- Hydrogen and Green Chemistry (GroenvermogenNL): Supporting projects involving green hydrogen and sustainable chemical processes.
- Gasification of Residual Streams: Feasibility studies exploring the conversion of waste streams into energy or valuable raw materials.
Depending on the project, a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or environmental impact assessment can play an important role in demonstrating expected environmental performance. These studies help quantify potential CO₂ reductions, support investment decisions, and provide evidence for future demonstration and implementation projects.
Why environmental analysis matters for subsidy applications
Both VEKI and STUDI require applicants to provide credible, quantitative evidence of a project’s expected environmental performance. High-quality environmental analysis helps companies:
- Quantify expected CO₂ reductions
- Support technical and financial investment cases
- Improve the credibility of subsidy applications
- Generate data that can also support ESG reporting, customer requests, and future regulatory compliance
How Prelude Analytics can support your application
At Prelude Analytics, we help industrial companies and technology startups develop transparent, science-based environmental assessments that support subsidy applications and sustainability decision-making. Our expertise includes:
- Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculations
- Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) across complex value chains
- CO₂ reduction quantification for investment cases and reporting
- Comparative environmental assessments to benchmark products and production processes
Contact Prelude Analytics
- Develop robust PCF and LCA studies to strengthen your investment case
- Quantify the environmental impact of your project
We provide practical, science-based support to help industrial businesses secure funding, demonstrate measurable CO₂ reductions, and accelerate the transition to more sustainable production processes.
Sources:
Versnelde klimaatinvesteringen industrie (VEKI)
Studies voor Duurzame Industrie (STUDI)