Rijswijk, June 19, 2025 – EGEN, in partnership with Bilfinger Tebodin and Bureau Veritas, is proud to announce that our consortium has been selected by the European Investment Bank (EIB) to deliver Project Development Assistance (PDA) services to Energy Intensive Industries and Cleantech Manufacturing companies eligible for the Innovation Fund.

The consortium, led by EGEN, brings together extensive experience and complementary expertise in these sectors. Our combined capabilities and proven track record in supporting high-impact, low-carbon projects under the Innovation Fund position us well to meet the technical, financial and quality requirements outlined by the EIB.

Number one ranking

A notable addition is that our consortium was selected as the highest-ranking candidate by the EIB. Together, EGEN, Bilfinger Tebodin and Bureau Veritas offer a full range of technical advisory services in the range of feasibility studies, technology assessments, market analyses and due diligence & project preparation support. The consortium members have lined up a number of experts across Europe who are ready to respond to any request for PDA.

The consortium members

EGEN B.V., as part of PNO Innovation, provides consultancy services at the forefront of energy transition and climate change. The experts have in-depth knowledge of the energy, environment, and mobility sectors and are actively involved in promoting, financing, and stimulating innovations in the fields of sustainable energy, offshore wind energy, smart grids, CC(U)S, power-to-gas, circularity, biobased economy, waste-to-resource, sustainable mobility, emission-free transport, and hydrogen. To this end, they make use of funding programs such as the Innovation Fund, the European Hydrogen Bank, PCI/PMI, Connecting Europe Facility, and IPCEI.

Bilfinger Tebodin Netherlands B.V is part of the Bilfinger Group, an international industrial service provider with approximately 25.400 employees in Europe. Bilfinger has defined the clear goal of being the no. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability. This is realized by focusing on operational excellence for the benefit of its customers. Bilfinger is the premier industrial full life cycle service provider in the EU, offering uniform and comprehensive solutions which support its customers end-to-end. In this way, Bilfinger provides support from the initial business case through to mechanical completion and from operation through to maintenance.

Bureau Veritas Exploitation SAS is a division of Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services. This division focuses on assisting clients in the operation and maintenance of their buildings and installations, helping them manage technical, regulatory and financial challenges. In recent years, Bureau Veritas has supported many clients in the preparation of project proposals and funding applications. Bureau Veritas has been, for example, responsible for the environmental aspects of these projects, always adapting the study methodology to the required deliverables.

Eager to contribute

As a consortium we are excited to collaborate with the EIB on this service delivery and look forward to contributing to the decarbonization and climate-neutral innovation across the EEA. For questions please reach out to Thomas Maidonis from EGEN at +31 (0)6 14 69 83 73 or send an email to eib.if.pda@pnoinnovation.com.