Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: September 21, 2027 | September 22, 2027
Funding Amounts: €9 million total; expected EU contribution per project: €4–5 million; 2 projects funded; 100% funding rate (lump sum)
Summary: Funds research and innovation to develop scalable, circular solutions for collection, sorting, and recycling of end-of-life footwear, supporting EU sustainability and circular economy objectives.
Key Information: Legal entities from China are not eligible; Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) expertise required in consortia.