Crafting routes to a circular economy

In short

This is a Research and Innovation Action under Horizon Europe. The budget is €10.5 million for about 3 grants of €3 million to €3.5 million each. It is paid as a lump sum, so you report results instead of costs. Submission opens on 13 May 2027. Deadline: 23 September 2027.

What the call wants to achieve

• The cultural dimension of circular economy is better understood. Cultural factors and the potential of cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI) are leveraged to foster circular economy in the EU
• Scalable, sustainable and inclusive business models are developed with users and stakeholders, leveraging circular practices from CCSI for economic and environmental benefits (e.g. nature protection, reducing waste, increasing resource efficiency, promoting sustainable consumption and re-use patterns).
• Circular solution toolkit: A practical toolkit enables businesses in various sectors to apply CCSI-inspired frugal innovation principles, promoting circularity, sustainability and inclusion.
• Evidence-based recommendations and guidelines are available to policymakers to support the transition towards circular practices in CCSI and across other industries and to integrate frugal innovation [1] in circular economy strategies. They emphasize local adaptations of global strategies, allowing for customized (…)

Source: EU Funding & Tenders Portal, © European Union, CC BY 4.0, summarised. The official call text and its annexes decide eligibility, budget and deadlines.

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