The EU offers many funding possibilities in the area of Renewable Energies, Research and Infrastructure for Utilities because environmentally friendly and innovative infrastructure solutions are massive investments. Energy and Environmental projects can be funded through EU money from national sources or directly from Brussels. Funding programmes such as FP7 or CIP focus on development of innovative energy solutions and research. LIFE+ supports environmental projects.Main topics of the SeminarOverview: EU Financial Support for Energy ProjectsFunding for Research and Development: The FP7 ProgrammeFunding Opportunities under the Competiveness and Innovation ProgrammeIntelligent Energy Europe Programme – EE and RES in ‘Non Investment’ ProjectsFunding for Environment: How can LIFE+ be explored?Participants will get an overview about EU Financial Support for Energy Projects (How and from where to receive money from the EU). They will learn more about legal requirements and how to write a successful application. Case Studies and Best Practise Examples will support an experience exchange between the Member States. Finally attendees can make most of the financial instruments of the EU.