Innovative circular solutions for furniture
The 'Innovative circular solutions for furniture' program, under Horizon Europe, aimed to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable and circular economy within the European furniture industry. It sought to fund innovative solutions that promote circularity across the entire furniture value chain, from design to waste management, fostering resource independence and benefiting both industry and consumers. While the application period for this specific call has concluded, its objectives remain highly relevant for future initiatives in circular bioeconomy and sustainable production.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the target groups, geographical focus, and strategic aims of the 'Innovative circular solutions for furniture' program, detailing who was eligible for funding and the overarching objectives it sought to achieve in fostering a circular furniture industry.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding under the 'Innovative circular solutions for furniture' program, clarifying the specific focus on circularity in the furniture sector and the developmental stages of supported innovations.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section describes the financial nature of the support offered by the 'Innovative circular solutions for furniture' program, detailing the type of financial instrument and the maximum funding available per project.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential rules and specific provisions that applicants and beneficiaries needed to adhere to for the 'Innovative circular solutions for furniture' program, covering aspects from application terms to operational requirements.
Application Procedure
This section provides an overview of the application and evaluation processes for the 'Innovative circular solutions for furniture' program, from submission procedures to how proposals were assessed and outcomes communicated.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that governed the 'Innovative circular solutions for furniture' funding program, providing its authorization and shaping its operational framework.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
5,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
10,000,000 €
Deadline:
22.02.2024
Open Until:
Closed
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union
Sectors:
Construction and Building Materials, Consumer Goods Industry, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Service Sector, Information and Communication Technology, Textile and Apparel Industry
Beneficiaries:
Furniture industry, manufacturing, waste management, recycling, consumers
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Research organisations, SMEs, universities, public bodies, and consulting firms.
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