Digital Product Passport
The Digital Product Passport (DPP) funding program is a European Union initiative under the Digital Europe Programme. Its primary goal is to accelerate the transition to a circular economy by facilitating the sharing of essential product-related information. This program stands out by focusing on the large-scale deployment and validation of Digital Product Passports in real-life settings across multiple, distinct value chains.
Who is Funded
The Digital Product Passport program is designed to fund consortia capable of implementing and validating advanced digital solutions for product information sharing. It targets a wide range of organizations across the European Union and associated countries, with a clear objective to foster sustainability and circularity in various industrial sectors.
What is Funded
The Digital Product Passport program funds pilot actions that demonstrate digital product passport systems in diverse industrial contexts. The focus is on practical, large-scale implementation of existing high-TRL technologies rather than foundational research. This ensures that the funded projects deliver tangible solutions for circularity and sustainability.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Digital Product Passport program offers significant financial support in the form of grants, specifically allocating up to 6 million euros for successful pilot projects. The funding structure involves a co-financing model, requiring a substantial contribution from the participating consortia to ensure shared commitment and investment in the program's objectives.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific conditions and requirements for successful participation and project implementation. These include detailed stipulations for application submission, consortium formation, and adherence to established standards and regulations.
Application Procedure
The application process for the Digital Product Passport program is now closed. The selection process involved a detailed evaluation based on predefined award criteria, with results communicated to applicants through an Evaluation Summary Report.
Legal Basis
The Digital Product Passport program operates under a robust legal framework established by key European Union regulations, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its implementation and financial management.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
6,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
6,000,000 €
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and associated countries
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Service Sector, Consumer Goods Industry, Textile and Apparel Industry, Energy Production and Supply, Transportation and Logistics, Water and Waste Management, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Construction and Building Materials, Paper and Packaging Industry, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Pharmaceutical Industry
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Pilot Testing, Implementation, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
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