Funds research and innovation for scalable, circular solutions to collect, sort, and recycle end-of-life footwear, promoting sustainability and reduced environmental impact in the EU footwear sector.
Funds large-scale innovation to develop and scale up renewable fibres and sustainable chemicals for circular, low-impact textile manufacturing.
Supports R&I projects developing and integrating advanced circular materials for energy or construction, emphasizing recyclability, sustainability, digital tools, and industrial adoption.
Funds projects to advance circularity in the bio-based sector through upcycling, recycling, digital tools, and industrial symbiosis for sustainable materials and processes.
Funds innovative research to advance ecodesign and circularity in consumer electronics, improving durability, reparability, and recycling to support EU climate and circular economy goals.
Funds research to harness culture and creativity for advancing the circular economy in Europe, with a focus on crafts, heritage, food, and design.