Development of safe and sustainable by design alternatives (IA)

Last updated: 17.7.2025
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This program, "Development of safe and sustainable by design alternatives (IA)", under Horizon Europe, supports the European industry in developing and deploying innovative, safer, and more sustainable chemicals and materials. It aims to reduce harmful impacts on human health and the environment while fostering industrial leadership and resilience through green and digital transitions.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the general eligibility for funding, specifying the target groups, geographic scope, and the program's strategic objectives to foster industrial leadership and autonomy through sustainable and resilient practices.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding, focusing on the development of safe and sustainable chemical and material alternatives and the application of the SSbD framework.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides an overview of the financial support, including the type of instrument and the typical funding amounts per project.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions for applicants and beneficiaries, including application terms, collaboration rules, and other provisions, with references to the overarching Horizon Europe guidelines.

Application Procedure

This section details the process for submitting applications and the evaluation framework used for selection.

This section identifies the foundational legal documents and regulations governing the funding program, emphasizing their availability for public access.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

15,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

59,000,000 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Medical Technology, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Scaling, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Existing Open Innovation Test Beds (OITBs), European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT Raw Materials, EIT Climate-KIC, EIT Digital), and other relevant European, national or regional initiatives, funding programmes and platforms.

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