The LIFE programme is the European Union’s funding instrument for projects in environment, climate action and clean energy transition, under the framework of the European Green Deal. With a total budget of €5.4 billion for the 2021–2027 period, it supports projects that develop close-to-market solutions, demonstrate innovative approaches and deliver replicable and scalable impact across Europe.
LIFE is designed to help organisations turn their environmental and climate ambitions into real projects with measurable results.
The LIFE 2026 call for proposals offers over €580 million in funding for projects in environment, climate action and clean energy transition across Europe. Most submission deadlines fall in September 2026, making this a key opportunity for organisations planning to apply.
The call includes a range of project types, from Standard Action Projects (SAP) to Strategic Integrated Projects (SIP) and Strategic Nature Projects (SNaP), as well as technical assistance and coordination and support actions.
Supports projects focused on the protection, restoration and management of ecosystems, as well as the conservation of species and habitats. It also includes initiatives to improve environmental governance and the implementation of EU legislation in this area.
Funds projects that promote resource efficiency, reduce waste and pollution, and improve environmental quality. It includes initiatives related to water, air and soil, as well as the transition towards more sustainable models.
Supports projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving resilience to climate change. This includes adaptation actions, climate planning and the development of innovative solutions aligned with EU objectives.
Funds actions that accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency, as well as the transformation of the energy system. It places particular emphasis on capacity building, awareness-raising and policy support in the energy sector.
The LIFE programme is open to a wide range of organisations across Europe, including:
It is particularly suited to organisations developing practical, close-to-market solutions with a clear environmental or climate impact.
225
Proposals submitted to the LIFE programme
94
Funded proposals
>154 M€
Funding secured for our clients
42%
Success rate
Subprogrammes
How can we
help you
1. Proposal development
We start with your idea and make it grow. We help you develop the proposal, find the right partners, write it and develop it.
We prepare the contract with the European Commission. We take care of all administrative, legal and financial aspects of each proposal.
3. Administrative Management
Once the proposal is approved, we support the coordinator and the partners in the administrative, financial and legal management of the project.
4. Positioning
We position you as a key player in European projects in your strategic areas.
5. Information
Receive information on funding opportunities for your project, updated and adapted to your activities and the challenges of your sector.
6. Strategic partner
Within our consultancy function, we offer dissemination and communication services, cascade funding, platform management…
Check out the changes to the LIFE programme!
Don’t miss the changes in administrative and financial management
that have taken place in LIFE.
Our figures in LIFE programme
45
Eu proposals submitted to the LIFE programme
19
Eu proposals funded to the LIFE programme
+61M€
Return to our clients in the LIFE programme
42%
Funding rate in LIFE programme
Some of our
projects
Its objective is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions data by 40% by 2030 in the Basque Country.
It aims to improve the health of people working in industrial environments exposed to nanoparticles.
This is the integrated strategy for adaptation to climate change in the Autonomous Community of Navarre.
How can we
help you?
Our team will advise you on any question, contact us without any obligation.
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We assess your idea to ensure it aligns with the LIFE 2026 programme, identifying the most suitable subprogramme and project type (SAP, SIP, SNaP, CSA or others). We work with you to define a clear approach focused on impact, replicability and scalability—key elements in the evaluation process.
Technical design and strategic approach
We help you structure your project as a close-to-market solution, defining concrete results, impact indicators and a coherent intervention logic. We place particular emphasis on the project’s contribution to European policies, such as the Green Deal, and its potential to be replicated in other contexts.
We support you in developing all sections of the LIFE proposal, ensuring they clearly address the evaluation criteria: impact, technical quality and feasibility. This includes defining activities, expected results, communication and exploitation strategy, and the replication plan.
Budget and financial consistency
We develop a budget aligned with the project activities and LIFE programme rules, ensuring consistency between resources, objectives and results, as well as proper cost justification.
Partnership building and management
We support the identification and coordination of partners where required, ensuring the consortium has the necessary capacity to implement the project successfully and maximise its impact at European level.
Proposal review and improvement
We carry out critical reviews to strengthen the clarity, coherence and positioning of your proposal. We focus on the key aspects that make the difference in LIFE: measurable impact, replicability and alignment with EU priorities.
We work closely with your team throughout the entire process, ensuring your proposal is submitted on time, complete and fully aligned with all LIFE 2026 call requirements.
Bilbao Office
Leading manager in the field of the environment and expert in the LIFE Programme
Pamplona Office
Senior Consultant in European Projects and leader in the European Project Management Area.
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A comprehensive guide for newly approved LIFE project managers
What level of technological maturity (TRL) is expected in LIFE projects?
The LIFE programme is not aimed at basic research, but at projects in more advanced stages of development. Solutions are expected to be at medium to high Technology Readiness Levels (typically around TRL 5–8), meaning technologies that have already been validated and can be demonstrated in real or close-to-market environments.
Can early-stage projects (low TRL) be submitted?
This is not typical. LIFE mainly funds pilot, demonstration or best practice projects, so proposals should be based on a solution that has already been developed and validated at least at prototype level.
What is the difference between a pilot and a demonstration project in LIFE?
LIFE projects can be:
In both cases, the objective is to enable replication at a larger scale and contribute to the implementation of European policies.
What level of development is expected for the business model or exploitation?
Although LIFE is not a purely commercial programme, it requires a clear strategy for exploitation, replicability and transfer. This means demonstrating how results can be applied in other contexts or scaled up after the project ends.
Is it necessary to demonstrate impact in the proposal?
Yes. One of the key evaluation criteria is the project’s ability to generate measurable environmental or climate impact, aligned with EU legislation and policies. Proposals must include clear and quantifiable indicators.
What type of innovation does LIFE support?
LIFE does not require disruptive innovation like other programmes (e.g. Horizon Europe), but rather applied innovation, based on:
The focus is on impact and replicability, not scientific novelty.
What level of replicability is expected in a LIFE project?
Replicability is a key requirement. Projects must demonstrate that their results can be transferred or reproduced in other regions, sectors or contexts, generating impact beyond the initial pilot.
Subprogrammes
How can we
help you
1. Proposal development
We start with your idea and make it grow. We help you develop the proposal, find the right partners, write it and develop it.
We prepare the contract with the European Commission. We take care of all administrative, legal and financial aspects of each proposal.
3. Administrative Management
Once the proposal is approved, we support the coordinator and the partners in the administrative, financial and legal management of the project.
4. Positioning
We position you as a key player in European projects in your strategic areas.
5. Information
Receive information on funding opportunities for your project, updated and adapted to your activities and the challenges of your sector.
6. Strategic partner
Within our consultancy function, we offer dissemination and communication services, cascade funding, platform management…
Check out the changes to the LIFE programme!
Don’t miss the changes in administrative and financial management
that have taken place in LIFE.
Our figures in LIFE programme
45
Eu proposals submitted to the LIFE programme
19
Eu proposals funded to the LIFE programme
+61M€
Return to our clients in the LIFE programme
42%
Funding rate in LIFE programme
Some of our
projects
Its objective is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions data by 40% by 2030 in the Basque Country.
It aims to improve the health of people working in industrial environments exposed to nanoparticles.
This is the integrated strategy for adaptation to climate change in the Autonomous Community of Navarre.
How can we
help you?
Our team will advise you on any question, contact us without any obligation.
Related staff
Enviromental Area Leader
Eu Projects Team Leader
Senior Consultant in European Projects
Senior Consultant in European Projects
Current News
CINEA announces this year’s deadlines for the only EU instrument exclusively dedicated to climate action and the environment
LIFE 2025 call launched with €600 million in funding
LIFE CET, the key to accelerating the energy transition in Europe