The Green Grid GrowthBox call is now open for European startups and SMEs that can offer a solution to one of 10 real-world energy challenges in areas such as smart energy management, grid forecasting, energy storage, community microgrids, energy efficiency.
Challenge solvers selected by experts will be awarded EUR 50,000 in funding to test and pilot the technology in a real-world environment. Applications can only be submitted for one challenge.
List of challenges can be found here.
Application deadline: 7 July 2026 at 17:00 (Brussels time) Application form and call rules. Available in English.
📅 GrowthBox info day: 22 June 2026 at 11:00 CEST.






