Estonia supports investment in more resource-efficient solutions with a € 111 million fund focusing on SMEs and the manufacturing industry. Activities include raising awareness, training resource specialists/auditors, supporting resource audits and investments in resource-efficient solutions.

After conducting a detailed resource analysis and getting recommended resource-saving solutions from the experts who conducted the audit, the company can ask for funding for:

• Systematic changes to the production that help reduce general resource use in the company
• Innovative machinery that uses less resources than the older options or allows the use of waste or residue
• IT solutions for automation and monitoring
• Environmental management systems that help to reduce resource use

At least 270 enterprises can receive help in their efforts to employ the best possible technologies and solutions that reduce their resource use. Support is provided in the form of a subsidy covering maximum 50 % of eligible cost or € 2 000 000 per enterprise, and minimum € 100 000.