Anaerobic Digestion Investment 2026 Grant
Agence de la transition écologique (ADEME)
In context
This call is open to small and medium-sized businesses, large companies and non-profits and 3 others, at Series A, Series B and growth stage and scale-up and mature. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: France.
ADEME funds the construction of biogas (methanisation) installations with cogeneration or biomethane injection into the grid, plus biogas valorisation at urban wastewater treatment plants. It is aimed at project owners who already hold a feasibility study for their methanisation project.
About this grant
ADEME provides financial support for the construction and implementation of anaerobic digestion (méthanisation) facilities. The programme funds installations that convert organic waste and biomass into biogas and biomethane, supporting the energy transition and circular economy. Eligible equipment includes anaerobic digestion units with biomethane injection, biogas production systems, biogas energy valorization (heat production, biogas upgrading to biomethane, and injection into public grids), and urban wastewater treatment plants with biomethane production and injection capabilities. The aid is designed to support businesses, local authorities, and associations in establishing economically and technically viable anaerobic digestion projects following a positive feasibility study.
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Eligibility
This aid is available to businesses (including agricultural and agro-food enterprises), local authorities (collectivités), and associations. It does not apply to private individuals or household projects eligible for tax credits. Eligible regions include Corsica, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Hauts-de-France, La Réunion, Martinique, Mayotte, Normandy, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, New Caledonia, Occitania, French Polynesia, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin, and Wallis and Futuna. Projects must have completed a favorable feasibility study prior to application.
How it's scored
The page does not provide detailed evaluation or scoring criteria for assessing applications. It mentions that atypical and innovative projects as well as urban wastewater treatment station projects may be assessed using different calculation methodologies, but specific panel composition or weighting criteria are not disclosed.
Key requirements
- ✓A feasibility study for the methanisation project must be completed before applying
- ✓Eligible equipment includes biogas production units with cogeneration (under 500 kWe) or biomethane injection, and urban wastewater treatment plant biogas valorisation
- ✓Aid amount is calculated according to the type of installation
Frequently asked questions
- How much funding does Agence de la transition écologique (ADEME) offer?
- Anaerobic Digestion Investment offers Aide calculée selon le type d'installation.
- When is the Anaerobic Digestion Investment deadline?
- Applications close 31 Dec 2026.
- Who can apply for Anaerobic Digestion Investment?
- Eligibility covers organisations in FR; sme, large-company, nonprofit, cooperative, local-authority, engineering-contractor. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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- Its value of $875k is above 20% of the 5 similar grants that state a value; their median is $1.9m.
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