Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of construction products

Di cosa tratta questo bando?

The topic funds innovation actions that develop and demonstrate ecodesign of construction materials and products for durability, reuse and recycling. It also covers incentives that reward circular design.

Cosa finanzia questo bando?

Scope

Construction is one of the most resource-intensive sectors and is responsible for almost 39% of total EU waste generation. Projects develop, test and demonstrate new and improved ecodesign of construction materials and products.

Activities

• Design for durability, reuse, repairability, separability, recyclability and uptake of recycled content, including solutions for assembly and disassembly and reuse of recovered materials.
• Assess mechanisms and incentives that reward circular design, disassembly and durability, such as extended guarantees or VAT reductions, and propose ways to overcome trade-offs.
• Evaluate environmental performance over the life cycle, using the product environmental footprint method where applicable.
• Take into account contaminants in construction products and waste, with quality control for reuse and recycling.

Expected outcomes

Manufacturers apply ecodesign principles to safe products that support EU climate, zero pollution, circular economy and biodiversity goals, and consumers and professionals gain durable, reusable and recyclable products.

Cooperation

Proposals should contribute to the New European Bauhaus and build synergies with construction-focused projects under Clusters 6 and 4. Activities are expected to reach TRL 6-8.

Cosa ci si aspetta dalle proposte?

• Proposals should seek to involve SMEs and regional ecosystems.

Quando scade il bando?

22 settembre 2027 (321 giorni)

22 September 2027 (single-stage call).