New circular solutions and decentralised approaches for water and wastewater management

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

The 'New circular solutions and decentralised approaches for water and wastewater management' program, part of Horizon Europe's Circular Economy and Bioeconomy sectors, aims to drive sustainable water resource management and pollution prevention. It uniquely focuses on integrating innovative, decentralised water and wastewater solutions with existing centralised systems, fostering a systemic circular economy approach. This initiative supports a transition towards climate-neutrality and zero pollution across Europe, with strong encouragement for international cooperation.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the target audience, geographical focus, and strategic goals of the funding program, emphasizing its contribution to sustainable water management and circular economy principles. It clarifies who is eligible to apply and where the funded activities should take place to maximize impact.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding, focusing on innovative solutions for water and wastewater. It also provides insights into the technological readiness levels targeted by the program.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the financial characteristics of the funding, including the type of financial support and the maximum amounts available per project, providing clarity on the financial scope.

Conditions and Requirements

This section details the key rules and specific conditions governing applications and project implementation, including requirements for blind evaluation, consortium formation, and integration of various expertise.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the structured process for submitting applications and the methods used for evaluating proposals and communicating decisions.

This section identifies the fundamental legal and official documents that establish and govern the funding program, ensuring transparency and accountability in its operation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

5,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

15,000,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and associated countries. International cooperation is strongly encouraged, especially with developing countries and emerging economies.

Sectors

Sectors:

Water and Waste Management, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Agriculture and Agribusiness

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Water and Wastewater Management, Circular Economy, Bioeconomy

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Commercialization, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Commission (implied by Horizon Europe)

Additional Partners:

European Commission Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy (for dissemination and exploitation of results)

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