Improving ecodesign of products and development of testing methods for products prioritised under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
This Horizon Europe funding program, HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-CIRCBIO-02, aims to advance product ecodesign and develop robust testing methods in alignment with the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the European Green Deal. It seeks to reduce resource consumption, minimise environmental impact, and foster a circular economy by supporting innovative design, reliable product information, and increased product circularity. Projects will generate essential scientific data to inform future ecodesign requirements for key product groups, empowering manufacturers, market surveillance authorities, and consumers.
Who is Funded
This program broadly funds entities contributing to sustainable product design and circular economy goals, with a focus on EU-market relevant products. It aims to reduce environmental impact and improve product sustainability, involving various actors across the EU and potentially beyond.
What is Funded
Funding is available for Research and Innovation Actions that focus on enhancing ecodesign principles and developing testing methods for specific product categories. The aim is to create more sustainable and circular products by addressing their life cycle environmental impacts.
Type and Scope of Funding
This program offers grants as lump sum contributions, with a significant financial envelope allocated to support projects focused on ecodesign and circularity.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to comprehensive conditions covering proposal admissibility, eligibility of countries and entities, financial and operational capacities, and specific legal and financial frameworks for grants. The program also emphasizes broader policy alignments and collaborative efforts.
Application Procedure
The application process for this program is a single-stage submission, requiring specific forms and adherence to outlined evaluation criteria. All necessary templates and guidelines are accessible through the Funding & Tenders Portal.
Legal Basis
This funding program is firmly rooted in the legal framework of Horizon Europe, guided by comprehensive EU regulations and specific decisions that define its scope, operation, and financial mechanisms.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
4,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
8,000,000 €
Deadline:
17.09.2025
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union (EU Member States and Associated Countries). International cooperation is encouraged, potentially extending coverage to non-EU/non-Associated countries.
Sectors:
Textile and Apparel Industry, Other
Beneficiaries:
Material and product manufacturers, market surveillance authorities, notified bodies, consumers, industry, civil society, SMEs, actors in the forest sector.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Joint Research Centre (JRC) - cooperation, Cluster 4 - Digital, Industry and Space (synergy), Cluster 5 - Climate, Energy and Mobility (synergy), Circular Bio-based Europe (CBE Joint Undertaking) - synergy, EU partnership for a climate neutral, sustainable and productive blue economy - synergy, EU mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030' - synergy, Soil Mission - synergy, Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) - synergy, New European Bauhaus (NEB) Facility - synergy, EC Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy - coordination, European Partnership 'Forests and forestry for a sustainable future' - synergy.
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