Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI)’s circular systemic solutions
The Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI)’s circular systemic solutions program, part of Horizon Europe, drives the transition towards a sustainable, regenerative, inclusive, and just circular economy at local and regional scales across Europe. This initiative provides grants for demonstration projects that implement innovative circular solutions, fostering economic growth and environmental benefits while boosting interregional and cross-border cooperation.
Who is Funded for Circular Solutions
This program supports a diverse range of applicants and projects focused on advancing circularity across Europe. It targets various public and private entities, including local communities, to implement systemic circular solutions and contribute to key environmental and economic objectives.
What Circular Solutions are Funded
The program focuses on demonstration projects that deploy circular and climate-neutral economic models, addressing various product value chains and leveraging innovative technologies and business models.
Type and Scope of Funding for Circular Cities
This program provides substantial grant funding for large-scale innovation actions within the European Union's Horizon Europe framework, supporting significant contributions to circular economy initiatives.
Conditions and Requirements for Circular Solutions
Applicants must adhere to specific conditions for proposal submission and project implementation, emphasizing cooperation with central initiatives and ensuring consistency across application stages.
Application Procedure Overview
The application process for this program follows a two-stage evaluation, with specific criteria and support available for applicants.
Legal Basis of the CCRI Program
This section details the primary and secondary legal frameworks underpinning the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative, ensuring transparency and proper governance.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
10,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
58,000,000 €
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Local and regional scale across regions of Europe, specifically within EU Member States and Associated Countries.
Sectors:
Textile and Apparel Industry, Information and Communication Technology, Construction and Building Materials, Food Processing, Water and Waste Management, Renewable Energy, Research and Development, Service Sector, Environmental and Climate Protection, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Pilot Testing, Scaling, Commercialization, Implementation, Market Introduction
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
CCRI Coordination and Support Office (CCRI-CSO), European Commission Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy
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