Greenovate! Europe EEIG

What Greenovate! Europe EEIG does

Greenovate! Europe EEIG is a Brussels-headquartered not-for-profit network organization structured as a European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG), operating from Silversquare Bailli on Avenue Louise. It coordinates 32 member organizations across 14 countries, functioning as a consortium-building and innovation support platform for EU-funded sustainability projects under Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and related EU Missions. The organization's core offering is a six-service portfolio (Research & Technology, Innovation & Exploitation, Communication/Dissemination & Replication, Policy Advice, Stakeholder Engagement, and Proposal Development) applied across three thematic sectors: Energy & Mobility; Food, Bioeconomy & Environment; and Industry & Circular. These services are delivered primarily through participation in EU research and innovation project consortia, where Greenovate! Europe and its members serve as coordinators, work-package leads, or dissemination partners, supported by a small Secretariat and The Greenovator monthly newsletter.

The business model is project-based grant funding rather than commercial product sales: revenue is generated through work-package allocations and coordination fees within EU framework programmes. There is no publicly disclosed pricing, no commercial product, and no proprietary technology platform. The organization has delivered 50+ European projects spanning circular bioeconomy strategies (CEE2ACT), bioremediation (SYMBIOREM), urban soil restoration (URSOILL, under the EU Mission Soil), open innovation test beds (INN-PRESSME), circular economy investment models (InvestCEC), sustainable mobility replication (RECIPROCITY), biowaste valorisation (SCALIBUR), and crop production sustainability (SUSTAINCrop). Customer segments are three personas: researchers and research institutions, companies seeking innovation support, and policymakers developing sustainability strategies. Management is led by Managing Director Katharina Krell with a small project team of coordinators, managers, and communications staff.

Growth depends almost entirely on continued EU framework programme funding cycles and the organization's ability to win consortium positions in successive Horizon Europe calls. Operational footprint is concentrated in Brussels with distributed execution through member organizations across Europe and, prospectively, Latin America via SUSTAINCrop. The technology stack is conventional digital (LinkedIn, YouTube, website, email newsletter) with no proprietary platform, API, or AI/ML capability disclosed in the available data.

Name

Greenovate! Europe EEIG

Legal name

Greenovate! Europe EEIG

Website

https://greenovate-europe.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Greenovate! Europe EEIG is a Brussels-based not-for-profit network of 32 member organizations across 14 countries that provides innovation support services (research, dissemination, policy advice, proposal development) to researchers, companies, and policymakers through participation in EU-funded Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020 project consortia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Consulting

NAICS

Business Associations (81391), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency (BPADALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Education, Capacity Building & Community Engagement (BPADALAO), Circular Economy & Sustainable Products (Reuse, Repair, Upcycling) (BPAGALAF), Climate Resilience & Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) (BPAGABAK)

Keywords

• Sustainable innovation consulting
• EU project coordination
• Circular economy advisory
• Horizon Europe proposals
• Eco-innovation network

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. EU Research Programme Funding: Greenovate! Europe operates as a not-for-profit EEIG that participates in European research and innovation projects. Their primary revenue comes from coordinating and participating in EU-funded projects such as Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020, where they serve as consortium partners providing communication, dissemination, innovation exploitation, policy advice, and proposal development services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Greenovate! Europe is a not-for-profit network of 32 member organisations across 14 countries that provides innovation support services — Research & Technology, Innovation & Exploitation, Communication/Dissemination & Replication, Policy Advice, Stakeholder Engagement, and Proposal Development — to researchers, companies, and policymakers participating in EU-funded sustainable innovation projects (Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020). The organization functions as a consortium partner and coordinator, delivering technical consultancy, business support, and hands-on implementation within European project consortia across three thematic sectors: Energy & Mobility; Food, Bioeconomy & Environment; and Industry & Circular.

Product overview

Greenovate! Europe is a not-for-profit network of 32 member organisations dedicated to sustainable innovation. The organisation operates as a platform offering six core consultancy services: Research & Technology, Innovation & Exploitation, Communication/Dissemination & Replication, Policy Advice, Stakeholder Engagement, and Proposal Development. These services support researchers, companies, and policy-makers in developing sustainability projects across three thematic sectors: Energy & Mobility, Food/Bioeconomy & Environment, and Industry & Circular. The network has delivered 50+ European projects across 14 countries. The services are complemented by the Greenovate! Europe Secretariat, which provides strategic communication, policy advice, innovation exploitation, and proposal development support as an experienced Horizon Europe partner. Additionally, The Greenovator! newsletter disseminates green innovation news to subscribers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• GeonardocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeonardo is a core member and key consortium partner in multiple projects including CEE2ACT (coordinator), SUSTAINCrop, and INN-PRESSME. They bring expertise in environmental technology and sustainable development.
• CSCP (Sustainable Consumption and Production)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSCP is a member partner involved in stakeholder engagement, policy advice, and research activities across multiple projects including CEE2ACT and SCALIBUR.
• CluBE (Circular Bioeconomy Lab)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCluBE is an active member participating in projects including CEE2ACT, URSOILL, SUSTAINCrop, and SCALIBUR, focusing on circular economy and bioeconomy topics.
• RISE Research Institutes of SwedencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRISE is a key consortium partner leading knowledge transfer strategy and training activities in CEE2ACT, and coordinating URSOILL project on urban soil restoration.
• REVOLVEsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerREVOLVE supports SYMBIOREM project with communication materials design, contributing to project dissemination activities.
• TechForcesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechForce provides ethics management for SYMBIOREM project, ensuring compliance with EU and international ethical standards.
• ATLANTIS Environment and InnovationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerATLANTIS supports SYMBIOREM project with exploitation work, helping ensure project results reach market applications.
• ESCI (European Science Communication Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESCI leads communication activities for INN-PRESSME project, supporting dissemination of open innovation test bed services.
• Gate2HorizonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGate2Horizon works on business models and exploitation within InvestCEC project, helping circular economy projects reach investors.
• DOWEL InnovationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOWEL Innovation supports RECIPROCITY project with business model development and exploitation activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ERRIN (European Regions Research and Innovation Network): ERRIN is a Brussels-based network of regional research and innovation stakeholders across Europe, actively participating in EU research policy and project development. Comparable in its network-based model for EU project participation and policy engagement.
• Climate Alliance: Climate Alliance is a European network of cities and municipalities committed to climate action, participating in EU-funded projects on sustainability. Similar network structure, EU project focus, and multi-country European footprint.
• ICLEI Europe: ICLEI Europe is a network of local and regional governments working on sustainability, participating in EU-funded projects and providing policy advice. Directly comparable as a Brussels-based membership network delivering sustainability project coordination and policy support.
• RREUSE: RREUSE is a European network of social enterprises active in reuse, repair, and recycling. Highly comparable as a Brussels-based membership network focused on circular economy and participating in EU-funded circular economy projects.
• ECOS (Environmental Coalition on Standards): ECOS is a Brussels-based non-profit advocating for environmentally friendly standards and policies. Comparable as a European network organization providing policy advice and engaging in EU sustainability programming.
• EIT Climate-KIC: EIT Climate-KIC is a EU-backed knowledge and innovation community focused on climate change, operating as a pan-European partnership of organizations. Extremely comparable to Greenovate! Europe as both coordinate multi-stakeholder networks delivering EU-funded sustainability innovation projects.

Broad incumbents

• Technopolis Group: Technopolis Group is a research and innovation consultancy that supports EU policies and programmes through evaluation, impact assessment, and research. Comparable as a professional services firm participating in EU-funded projects with similar policy and research expertise.
• European Policy Centre (EPC): EPC is a Brussels-based think tank providing policy analysis and recommendations on EU issues including sustainability. Comparable in providing policy advice and stakeholder engagement services, though broader in scope.

Emerging players

• Circle Economy: Circle Economy is a circular economy-focused organization that produces research and participates in EU-funded projects. Comparable in its focus on circular economy themes and engagement with EU project consortia.

Regional players

• ICLEI World Secretariat: ICLEI is a global network of local and regional governments for sustainability, with a global rather than European focus. Comparable mission and network structure, but operates at a broader geographic scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GreenovateEurope
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC90Wqw0YY-cjvRLzrzxGi_Q
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greenovate-europe

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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Investments

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