Deploying circular systemic solutions through living labs in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic)

In short

This is an Innovation Action under Horizon Europe. The budget is €10 million for about 2 grants of €5 million each. It is paid as a lump sum, so you report results instead of costs. Submission opens on 4 February 2027. Deadline for the first stage: 8 April 2027 (cut-off 2 of a series).

What the call wants to achieve

• increased circularity and reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants in the economic sectors, services and product value chains at local and/or regional scale. This also includes an efficient valorisation of local resources, with positive effects on air and water quality as well as on biodiversity
• widespread deployment and easier replication, scalability and visibility of circular systemic solutions for a multiplication of their economic, social and environmental benefits
• enhanced collaboration and knowledge transfer between public authorities (cities and regions), companies, research and citizens in addressing environmental challenges, such as climate-change, resource depletion and biodiversity loss.

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

All cut-off dates

• 8 April 2027
• 16 September 2027

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