Advancing circular logistics solutions in cities

In short

This is an Innovation Action under Horizon Europe. The budget is €22.5 million for about 3 grants of €7.5 million each. It is paid as a lump sum, so you report results instead of costs. Submission opens on 9 February 2027. Deadline: 7 October 2027.

What the call wants to achieve

• Accelerated transition towards circular economy in the freight transport sector and throughout the urban logistics value chain, contributing to the objectives of the Climate-neutral and Smart Cities Mission and the EU Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI)
• Increased adoption by logistics operators of new and tested circular systemic logistics solutions, including modular loading units and reusable transport packaging systems tailored for urban delivery settings
• Improved integration of reverse logistics into urban logistics models to enable higher reuse and recycling rates
• Optimised resource utilisation in urban logistics through innovative circular economy approaches, leading to significant reductions in material consumption and carbon footprint

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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