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The EFRE/JTF program in North Rhine-Westphalia, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (EFRE) and the Just Transition Fund (JTF), aims to promote regional development and make North Rhine-Westphalia a sustainable and competitive location. The programs are under the administration of the Ministry of Economy, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (MWIKE).
The main mission of the program is to strengthen the economic, ecological and social development in North Rhine-Westphalia. This is done by promoting innovation, digitization and sustainable economic structure. The values of the program include the promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the support of research and development, and the strengthening of social cohesion in the regions.
The EFRE/JTF program offers a variety of funding opportunities in the following areas:
A central goal of the program is to reduce CO2 emissions and promote a climate-neutral economy. This includes the development of intelligent energy systems, the energetic renovation of buildings and the promotion of the circular economy. In addition, the expansion of renewable energies is being promoted to make North Rhine-Westphalia one of the leading sustainable industrial regions in Europe.
The Ministry of Economy, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy (MWIKE) makes a significant contribution to the implementation of these goals through close cooperation with companies, research institutions and clusters. The focus is on strengthening the competitiveness of SMEs and start-ups, as well as promoting research and innovation to make the regional economy fit for the future.
