Developing Joint Export Value Chains for Renewable Energy SMEs
RenEx is an international cooperation project co-funded by the European Union. Its aim is to strengthen the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the renewable energy sector in Estonia, Finland and Latvia, and to support their entry into international markets.
The project focuses on combining companies’ technological capabilities and expertise into cross-border value chains, enabling them to develop joint export offers and provide comprehensive renewable energy and energy technology solutions to international customers.
The United Kingdom (UK) has been confirmed as the joint export target market for RenEx.
Main project activities:
• Mapping renewable energy SMEs in Estonia, Finland and Latvia and assessing their export readiness.
• Facilitating cross-border cooperation and developing joint value chains between companies.
• Developing integrated joint export offers.
• Supporting SME export readiness through market intelligence, training and advisory services.
• Developing international business contacts and market-entry opportunities, including trade fairs, business missions and B2B meetings.
The project covers hydrogen technologies, solar and wind energy, energy storage, smart grids, energy management and other solutions related to renewable energy production and use.
Expected results
RenEx aims to develop cross-border value chains and joint export offers among renewable energy SMEs in Estonia, Finland and Latvia, improve their export readiness and create new opportunities for international business cooperation and market entry.
Project information
- Project number: CB1000698
- Duration: 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2029
- Lead Partner: INICIO Foundation (Estonia)
- Project Partners: Prizztech (Finland) and Green-Tech Latvia (Latvia)
- Funding: European Union, Interreg Central Baltic Programme 2021–2027
- Programme Objective: PO1 – More exports by SMEs
Official project website: https://centralbaltic.eu/project/renex/
RenEx is co-funded by the European Union through the Interreg Central Baltic Programme 2021–2027.