Open topic: Using the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative to strengthen urban manufacturing in support of the Clean Industrial Deal

Worum geht es in dieser Ausschreibung?

The topic funds innovation actions that demonstrate circular solutions helping urban manufacturers use resources more efficiently and adopt clean business practices, within the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative.

Was fördert diese Ausschreibung?

Scope

The topic complements the Clean Industrial Deal flagship call by supporting the clean and circular transition of urban manufacturing, an area outside that call where the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) network can provide capacity. Urban manufacturing means producing goods in urban areas for local communities, using local resources.

Activities

• Implement and demonstrate circular systemic solutions that help urban manufacturers overcome barriers in their clean and circular transition and adapt to new environmental requirements.
• Involve economic operators, local authorities and civil society organisations.
• Cooperate with the CCRI and its Coordination and Support Office; joint activities with other CCRI projects are strongly encouraged.

Open topic

Applicants may propose solutions that maximise competitiveness and sustainability through increased circularity, provided they are fit for deployment in technological and economic terms.

Expected outcomes

Urban manufacturers use materials more efficiently, adopt clean and circular business practices, and benefit from shared knowledge and digital tools. Activities are expected to reach TRL 6-8 and may start at any TRL.

Wann endet die Einreichungsfrist?

8. April 2027 (154 Tage)

Two-stage call: first-stage proposals are due on 8 April 2027 and second-stage proposals on 16 September 2027.