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Requirement · NZIAB-SME-02

Take account of SME and start-up needs, give them adequate administrative support to take part in sandboxes, and tell them what financial support is available.

Member States must comply, and this is law in force.

Why it matters

This is law in force, not a proposal.

  • It is Art. 34(2), in the Net-Zero Industry Act. as of 2026-08-18
  • The act gives its timing as: Applies from 29 June 2024 (Art. 49(2)). as of 2026-08-18
  • It names 4 industries by name: Batteries and solar, Clean tech, Carbon capture and storage and Power. as of 2026-08-18
  • Compliance is checked by none, continuous. as of 2026-08-18
Addressee Member StatesAct Regulation (EU) 2024/1735, consolidated 17.08.2025Article Art. 34(2)Class Governments

The rule

New — no predecessor
Trigger

SME and start-up participation in sandboxes

Obligation

Take account of SME and start-up needs, give them adequate administrative support to take part in sandboxes, and tell them what financial support is available.

Who is affected

Addressee
Member States
Class
Governments
Sectors
Names Batteries and solar, Wind, heat pumps, hydrogen, Carbon capture and fuels, Power and heat
Applies
Applies from 29 June 2024 (Art. 49(2))

Burden drivers

No burden drivers recorded on this provision.

Source text

Verbatim

Member States shall take into account the specific interests and needs of SMEs and start-ups, and provide adequate administrative support to take part in the net-zero regulatory sandboxes.

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