We help organisations structure investment programmes and secure ELENA and LIFE PDA grants for energy efficiency, renewables, and sustainable mobility.
€12.7B
Investment unlocked
across the EU
€374M
Total ELENA grants
206 projects funded
100%
Our success rate
ELENA & LIFE PDA
9+
Projects delivered
in 6 EU countries
Our work
100% success rate across 9 applications in 6 EU countries.
De Lijn
Secured €1.5M in PDA support for De Lijn's multi-million euro investment programme in autonomous vehicles and centralized purchasing for future AV procurements.
Municipality of Leeuwarden
Supporting residents to make homes energy-efficient through joint district heating systems and building renovations across the city.
Wiener Linien
Construction of an anergy network supplying four new metro stations with renewable geothermal heat, targeting 68% energy reduction.
Hamburger Hochbahn
Electrification of the public transport fleet including acquisition of electric buses and charging infrastructure across Hamburg.
Huddinge Samhällsfastigheter
Large-scale energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements across municipal buildings, one of the first ELENA projects in Sweden.
Province of Utrecht
Renovation of at least 1,400 dwellings to achieve zero-energy or near zero-energy standards across the Province of Utrecht.
Parteon
Deep renovation of 980 social housing units and construction of 590 near-zero energy buildings in the Zaanstreek region.
ING Real Estate Finance
Large-scale refurbishment of 2,100 residential and 50 commercial buildings across the ING REF client portfolio.
City of Rotterdam
Accelerating the renovation of privately owned multi-family apartment buildings through dedicated technical assistance to owners' associations.
Impact in action
"Thanks to ELENA funding, we have achieved very positive results. Our newly built houses have an energy performance coefficient below 0.2."
Parteon
Jurgen de Ruiter, Financial Director
"First renovated homes delivered in the Rode Buurt, marking a milestone in the large-scale sustainability of this characteristic neighbourhood."
Parteon
Zaandams Dagblad, Feb 2025
"The ING Upgrade Check: small steps, big impact — lowering the threshold for homeowners to improve energy performance."
ING
CFP Green Buildings, Feb 2026
"Parteon makes houses nearly energy-neutral — and tenants save money. First gas-free terraced house with solar panels festively opened."
Urgenda / Parteon
Urgenda
"Once renovated, buildings will emit 80% less CO₂ and capture 70% energy savings. ELENA-funded technical assistance will prepare projects worth €50M."
Zagreb ELENA
EIB Press Release, 2023
"First circular renovation project with biobased materials — eight homes in Krommenie serve as a pilot for sustainable renovation methods."
Parteon
Zaanstad Nieuws, Mar 2025
"Thanks to ELENA funding, we have achieved very positive results. Our newly built houses have an energy performance coefficient below 0.2."
Parteon
Jurgen de Ruiter, Financial Director
"First renovated homes delivered in the Rode Buurt, marking a milestone in the large-scale sustainability of this characteristic neighbourhood."
Parteon
Zaandams Dagblad, Feb 2025
"The ING Upgrade Check: small steps, big impact — lowering the threshold for homeowners to improve energy performance."
ING
CFP Green Buildings, Feb 2026
"Parteon makes houses nearly energy-neutral — and tenants save money. First gas-free terraced house with solar panels festively opened."
Urgenda / Parteon
Urgenda
"Once renovated, buildings will emit 80% less CO₂ and capture 70% energy savings. ELENA-funded technical assistance will prepare projects worth €50M."
Zagreb ELENA
EIB Press Release, 2023
"First circular renovation project with biobased materials — eight homes in Krommenie serve as a pilot for sustainable renovation methods."
Parteon
Zaanstad Nieuws, Mar 2025
Introduction
Bax Innovation is a consultancy helping public and private organisations in Europe to secure ELENA and LIFE PDA grants. Both programmes provide grants for the preparation and implementation of sustainable investment projects — from energy efficiency and renewables to urban transport and mobility.
Managed by the European Investment Bank (EIB). Grants for public and private organisations to prepare large-scale investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable urban transport. Leverage factor of 1:10.
Managed by the European Commission (CINEA). Up to €1.5M at 95% funding rate. Targets sustainable mobility, clean transport, smart charging, and renewable energy. Leverage factor of 1:15.
Both programmes fund the technical groundwork needed to materialise sustainable investments — bridging the gap between planning and deployment.
Grants facilitate financing and help overcome existing investment barriers, structuring projects for long-term viability.
Funding covers internal project teams and external consultants to accelerate investments and increase local capacity.
Focus areas
Renovations of single and multi-family buildings, social housing, and public buildings to achieve near-zero energy standards.
Energy efficiency, building-integrated renewables, smart grids, district heating, public lighting, and renewable generation.
Public transport, MaaS and shared mobility, charging infrastructure, energy storage, and urban logistics.
Our approach
100% success rate on all our applications. We lead ELENA and LIFE PDA applications end-to-end.
We organise an introductory call to understand your investment and assess its eligibility for ELENA or LIFE PDA.
We support shaping financing, planning, studies, and other technical activities for your investment programme.
We lead, coordinate, and secure grants — working closely with your team and the managing authority (EIB or CINEA).
Programme updates
Poland to deploy €300M for energy savings with EIB advisory support under ELENA
2025-12EIBELENA signs record €47M in grant financing — €374M total across 206 EU projects
2024-10EIBELENA technical assistance: Grant support to prepare sustainable investments
2024-10ECEIB-ELENA: Supporting local authorities in their green transition
2023-06EIBCroatia: EIB to help Zagreb renovate 50 public buildings
We'd be happy to arrange a call to discuss how ELENA or LIFE PDA can support your sustainable investment activities.
Engineers and economists with extensive experience in energy, transport, and sustainability sectors.
Deep understanding of ELENA and LIFE PDA rules, EIB/CINEA processes, and EU funding landscape.
From initial diagnostic through application to project implementation management.