[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

September 22, 2027

~€5,000,000 per project (lump sum); 2 grants expected

Supports innovative projects to advance sustainable, circular construction products through ecodesign and lifecycle analysis, aligned with EU climate and circular economy goals.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity aims to enhance the ecodesign and circularity of construction materials and products by supporting projects that develop, test, and demonstrate innovative solutions. The focus is on promoting durability, reusability, reparability, separability, and recyclability of construction products, while also considering lifecycle environmental impacts and the presence of contaminants. The call encourages mechanisms to reward circular design and product durability and seeks synergies with the New European Bauhaus initiative and related EU projects. Involvement of SMEs and regional ecosystems is strongly encouraged to help achieve the EU’s climate, zero pollution, circular economy, and biodiversity targets. --- ## Due Dates - September 22, 2027: Full application submission deadline (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Approximate budget per project: **€5,000,000** (lump sum grant) - Total indicative budget for the topic: **€10,000,000** - Number of grants expected: **2** - Funding is provided as a single-stage, lump sum under Horizon Innovation Actions. --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities (public or private bodies, research organizations, SMEs, universities, etc.) from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. - Proposals must include partners from eligible countries as described in [Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). - Participation of partners from (associated) countries with growing construction sectors is encouraged. - Proposals should involve SMEs and regional ecosystems. - Additional eligibility and admissibility conditions are described in the [General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Planned opening date for submissions: April 20, 2027. - Application templates and guidance are available in the [Submission System](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Proposals must adhere to page limits and layout as specified in the application form. - Evaluation criteria, financial and operational capacity requirements, and other rules are detailed in the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) and [Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - Projects should align with the New European Bauhaus and seek synergies with other EU-funded construction projects. - Environmental performance must be assessed using lifecycle analysis and the product environmental footprint methodology where applicable. - Proposals should address quality control, potential contaminants, and mechanisms to incentivize circularity. - Guidance and reference documents are available via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). --- ## External Links - [Call Details & Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [General Annexes (Eligibility, Evaluation, Legal & Financial)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [Partner Search Tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC contact | +32 2 299 11 11 | | EC online contact form | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiry | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points| [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) |

Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of construction products - European Commission

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