Circular innovative advanced materials: facilitating the transition from design to markets (RIA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Made in...
Overview
The Horizon Europe call, identified as HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-05, focuses on "Circular innovative advanced materials: facilitating the transition from design to markets" and falls under the category of Research and Innovation Action (RIA). This opportunity is aimed at accelerating the adoption of advanced materials engineered for circular economy applications. The planned opening date for applications is January 6, 2026, with a submission deadline set for April 21, 2026.
Eligible applicants encompass a broad range of entities involved in research, development, and innovation in advanced materials. This includes universities, research institutions, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large enterprises, and public organizations from EU Member States and Associated Countries. Collaborative projects are highly encouraged, particularly those that foster partnerships along the innovation chain.
Financial support will be provided via lump sum grants ranging from €5 million to €6.5 million per project, with a total call budget of €37 million set to fund approximately seven projects. There is no requirement for co-funding from participants, as the grants cover 100% of eligible project costs.
The project scope encompasses the entire innovation cycle, from design and development through to scale-up and commercialization. The focus is on the development of materials such as recyclable polymers and composites, magnets, and metals designed for additive manufacturing, with applications in sectors like mobility and medical devices. A pivotal aspect of this call is adherence to the Safe and Sustainable by Design framework, emphasizing the creation of materials that are safe, functional, and circular.
Proposals must also demonstrate how they intend to enhance resource efficiency and reduce barriers to market adoption. These projects should not only develop new advanced materials but also explore circular business models and the integration of digital tools, ensuring compliance with FAIR data principles.
An essential evaluation criterion is the inclusion of a business case and exploitation strategy in the proposals. The evaluation process aims to ensure a balanced portfolio across strategic areas, notably mobility and medical devices.
In summary, this call represents a significant opportunity for stakeholders in the advanced materials sector to contribute to the EU's goals of sustainability and circularity, leveraging extensive financial support and collaboration to make tangible advancements in this critical field.
Eligible applicants encompass a broad range of entities involved in research, development, and innovation in advanced materials. This includes universities, research institutions, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large enterprises, and public organizations from EU Member States and Associated Countries. Collaborative projects are highly encouraged, particularly those that foster partnerships along the innovation chain.
Financial support will be provided via lump sum grants ranging from €5 million to €6.5 million per project, with a total call budget of €37 million set to fund approximately seven projects. There is no requirement for co-funding from participants, as the grants cover 100% of eligible project costs.
The project scope encompasses the entire innovation cycle, from design and development through to scale-up and commercialization. The focus is on the development of materials such as recyclable polymers and composites, magnets, and metals designed for additive manufacturing, with applications in sectors like mobility and medical devices. A pivotal aspect of this call is adherence to the Safe and Sustainable by Design framework, emphasizing the creation of materials that are safe, functional, and circular.
Proposals must also demonstrate how they intend to enhance resource efficiency and reduce barriers to market adoption. These projects should not only develop new advanced materials but also explore circular business models and the integration of digital tools, ensuring compliance with FAIR data principles.
An essential evaluation criterion is the inclusion of a business case and exploitation strategy in the proposals. The evaluation process aims to ensure a balanced portfolio across strategic areas, notably mobility and medical devices.
In summary, this call represents a significant opportunity for stakeholders in the advanced materials sector to contribute to the EU's goals of sustainability and circularity, leveraging extensive financial support and collaboration to make tangible advancements in this critical field.
Detail
This is a Horizon Europe call, specifically HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-05, focusing on "Circular innovative advanced materials: facilitating the transition from design to markets (RIA)" under the INDUSTRY (HORIZON-CL4-2026-01) call. It is a Research and Innovation Action (RIA) with a single-stage deadline model. The planned opening date is January 6, 2026, and the deadline is April 21, 2026, at 17:00:00 Brussels time. The grant will be a HORIZON Lump Sum Grant.
The expected outcomes are: faster adoption of innovative advanced materials designed for circularity in products through accelerated production and technology uptake; availability of business models to enhance the use of circular innovative advanced materials in strategic value chains; and significantly increased resource efficiency (materials and energy) through a focus on circular advanced materials, addressing quality standards, harmonization, and regulatory requirements to facilitate simplified market transition.
The scope includes enabling circularity and resilient supply networks through R&I in advanced materials, particularly recyclable polymers and composites, magnets and metal (alloys) for additive manufacturing, and accelerating their pathway to market. Proposals should develop new innovative advanced materials (IAMs) with superior or novel functionalities designed for circularity, including necessary developments of related processes and technologies for integration in industrial manufacturing. Circular business models should be developed, considering the cost of changes needed along the life cycle of these new materials.
The scope covers the full innovation cycle from design for circularity and functional integration, development and scaleup (including scalable recovery, recycling, and valorization at end of life), to demonstration of industrial uptake and integration into products. The transformative potential of developed solutions should be showcased by demonstrators and industrial use cases. Projects should also explore possibilities to transfer developed solutions to other applications or sectors.
The SSbD (Safe and Sustainable by Design) framework should guide the innovation process towards safer and more sustainable chemicals and advanced materials. Relevant data may be shared with the Common Data Platform for Chemicals. New alternatives should meet technical functions while aligning innovation process decision making with the SSbD framework.
The best use of digital tools and FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data, including AI and data-driven approaches, should support the circular transition for industry and circular product design. This includes sharing FAIR and interoperable data and tools across supply networks and value chains, including data needed for materials and component development, production, and circular product design. Proposals should adhere to the FAIR data principles and adopt relevant data standards and data sharing/access good practices.
The approach should foster collaboration among stakeholders along the innovation chain and industrial value networks. Projects should build on or seek collaboration with existing projects in EU Member States and Associated Countries and develop synergies with other relevant European, national, or regional initiatives, funding programs, and platforms, particularly with the Materials Commons for Europe.
Proposals should support strategic value chains in mobility and medical devices. A portfolio approach will fund at least one proposal from each area, and proposers should declare the main application area (mobility or medical devices). Proposals should include a business case and exploitation strategy.
This topic implements the co-programmed European Partnerships Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU (IAM4EU) and Made in Europe (MiE).
Regarding admissibility conditions, the page limit in Part B of the General Annexes is extended by 3 pages to include a business case and exploitation strategy. Admissibility conditions are described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. Proposal page limits and layout are described in Part B of the Application Form in the Submission System.
Eligible countries are described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. Some non-EU/non-Associated Countries have specific provisions for funding their participants in Horizon Europe projects, as detailed in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide. Other eligible conditions are described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Financial and operational capacity and exclusion are described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes.
For evaluation and award, to ensure a balanced portfolio covering strategic value chains, grants will be awarded to applications not only in order of ranking but at least also to one proposal that is the highest ranked from each of the following areas: (i) mobility and (ii) medical devices; provided that the applications attain all thresholds. Award criteria are described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes. Submission and evaluation processes are described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual. The indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement is described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Regarding the legal and financial setup of the grants, the granting authority may object to a transfer of ownership or exclusive licensing of results for up to 4 years after the action's end, as set out in Annex 5. Eligible costs will be in the form of a lump sum, as defined in the Decision of July 7, 2021, authorizing the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme. This decision is available on the Funding and Tenders Portal. Further details are described in Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes and the specific topic of the Work Programme.
Application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA) information: Application form templates are available in the Submission System, including a standard application form (HE RIA, IA). Guidance is provided in the HE Programme Guide. Model Grant Agreements (MGA) include Lump Sum MGA, Operating Grants MGA, and Framework Partnership Agreement FPA. Call-specific instructions and a detailed budget table (HE LS) are available, along with information on financial support to third parties (HE), information on clinical studies (HE), and guidance on lump sums.
Additional documents include: HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 1. General Introduction, HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 7. Digital, Industry and Space, HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 14. Horizontal Activities, HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 15. General Annexes, HE Programme Guide, HE Framework Programme 2021/695, HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764, EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509, Decision authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme, Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment, EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement, Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual, Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions, and Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement.
The total budget for the HORIZON-CL4-2026-01 call is allocated across various topics: HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-01 (38,000,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-04 (64,000,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-05 (37,000,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-11 (18,500,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-12 (19,000,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-13 (4,000,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-14 (28,000,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-23 (50,000,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-24 (800,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-31 (43,800,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-41 (2,000,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-44 (2,500,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-45 (5,000,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-46 (2,000,000 EUR), and HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-48 (5,000,000 EUR).
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This Horizon Europe call aims to foster research and innovation in advanced materials to enable a circular economy and resilient supply networks. It targets the development of new, recyclable materials and the implementation of circular business models within the mobility and medical device sectors. The call encourages collaboration, the use of digital tools and data sharing, and alignment with the Safe and Sustainable by Design framework to ensure the creation of safer and more sustainable materials. Ultimately, the goal is to accelerate the adoption of circular innovative advanced materials in products, increase resource efficiency, and facilitate market transition through quality standards and regulatory harmonization.
The expected outcomes are: faster adoption of innovative advanced materials designed for circularity in products through accelerated production and technology uptake; availability of business models to enhance the use of circular innovative advanced materials in strategic value chains; and significantly increased resource efficiency (materials and energy) through a focus on circular advanced materials, addressing quality standards, harmonization, and regulatory requirements to facilitate simplified market transition.
The scope includes enabling circularity and resilient supply networks through R&I in advanced materials, particularly recyclable polymers and composites, magnets and metal (alloys) for additive manufacturing, and accelerating their pathway to market. Proposals should develop new innovative advanced materials (IAMs) with superior or novel functionalities designed for circularity, including necessary developments of related processes and technologies for integration in industrial manufacturing. Circular business models should be developed, considering the cost of changes needed along the life cycle of these new materials.
The scope covers the full innovation cycle from design for circularity and functional integration, development and scaleup (including scalable recovery, recycling, and valorization at end of life), to demonstration of industrial uptake and integration into products. The transformative potential of developed solutions should be showcased by demonstrators and industrial use cases. Projects should also explore possibilities to transfer developed solutions to other applications or sectors.
The SSbD (Safe and Sustainable by Design) framework should guide the innovation process towards safer and more sustainable chemicals and advanced materials. Relevant data may be shared with the Common Data Platform for Chemicals. New alternatives should meet technical functions while aligning innovation process decision making with the SSbD framework.
The best use of digital tools and FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data, including AI and data-driven approaches, should support the circular transition for industry and circular product design. This includes sharing FAIR and interoperable data and tools across supply networks and value chains, including data needed for materials and component development, production, and circular product design. Proposals should adhere to the FAIR data principles and adopt relevant data standards and data sharing/access good practices.
The approach should foster collaboration among stakeholders along the innovation chain and industrial value networks. Projects should build on or seek collaboration with existing projects in EU Member States and Associated Countries and develop synergies with other relevant European, national, or regional initiatives, funding programs, and platforms, particularly with the Materials Commons for Europe.
Proposals should support strategic value chains in mobility and medical devices. A portfolio approach will fund at least one proposal from each area, and proposers should declare the main application area (mobility or medical devices). Proposals should include a business case and exploitation strategy.
This topic implements the co-programmed European Partnerships Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU (IAM4EU) and Made in Europe (MiE).
Regarding admissibility conditions, the page limit in Part B of the General Annexes is extended by 3 pages to include a business case and exploitation strategy. Admissibility conditions are described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. Proposal page limits and layout are described in Part B of the Application Form in the Submission System.
Eligible countries are described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. Some non-EU/non-Associated Countries have specific provisions for funding their participants in Horizon Europe projects, as detailed in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide. Other eligible conditions are described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Financial and operational capacity and exclusion are described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes.
For evaluation and award, to ensure a balanced portfolio covering strategic value chains, grants will be awarded to applications not only in order of ranking but at least also to one proposal that is the highest ranked from each of the following areas: (i) mobility and (ii) medical devices; provided that the applications attain all thresholds. Award criteria are described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes. Submission and evaluation processes are described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual. The indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement is described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Regarding the legal and financial setup of the grants, the granting authority may object to a transfer of ownership or exclusive licensing of results for up to 4 years after the action's end, as set out in Annex 5. Eligible costs will be in the form of a lump sum, as defined in the Decision of July 7, 2021, authorizing the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme. This decision is available on the Funding and Tenders Portal. Further details are described in Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes and the specific topic of the Work Programme.
Application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA) information: Application form templates are available in the Submission System, including a standard application form (HE RIA, IA). Guidance is provided in the HE Programme Guide. Model Grant Agreements (MGA) include Lump Sum MGA, Operating Grants MGA, and Framework Partnership Agreement FPA. Call-specific instructions and a detailed budget table (HE LS) are available, along with information on financial support to third parties (HE), information on clinical studies (HE), and guidance on lump sums.
Additional documents include: HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 1. General Introduction, HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 7. Digital, Industry and Space, HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 14. Horizontal Activities, HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 15. General Annexes, HE Programme Guide, HE Framework Programme 2021/695, HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764, EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509, Decision authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme, Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment, EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement, Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual, Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions, and Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement.
The total budget for the HORIZON-CL4-2026-01 call is allocated across various topics: HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-01 (38,000,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-04 (64,000,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-05 (37,000,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-11 (18,500,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-12 (19,000,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-13 (4,000,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-14 (28,000,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-23 (50,000,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-24 (800,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-31 (43,800,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-41 (2,000,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-44 (2,500,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-45 (5,000,000 EUR), HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-46 (2,000,000 EUR), and HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-48 (5,000,000 EUR).
Partner search announcements can be viewed and edited by LEARs, Account Administrators, or self-registrants after logging into the Portal.
The submission system is planned to open on the date stated in the topic header.
This Horizon Europe call aims to foster research and innovation in advanced materials to enable a circular economy and resilient supply networks. It targets the development of new, recyclable materials and the implementation of circular business models within the mobility and medical device sectors. The call encourages collaboration, the use of digital tools and data sharing, and alignment with the Safe and Sustainable by Design framework to ensure the creation of safer and more sustainable materials. Ultimately, the goal is to accelerate the adoption of circular innovative advanced materials in products, increase resource efficiency, and facilitate market transition through quality standards and regulatory harmonization.
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Eligible Applicant Types: The opportunity does not explicitly list eligible applicant types but implies a broad range including those involved in research, development, and innovation in advanced materials. This likely includes: research organizations, universities, SMEs, large enterprises, and other stakeholders along the innovation chain and industrial value networks. The call is geared towards collaborative projects, suggesting that consortia are welcome.
Funding Type: The primary funding mechanism is a grant, specifically a HORIZON Lump Sum Grant, under the Horizon Europe Programme. There are different types of actions funded, including HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions (RIA), HORIZON Innovation Actions (IA) and HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions (CSA).
Consortium Requirement: The opportunity fosters collaboration among stakeholders along the innovation chain and industrial value networks, strongly suggesting a consortium approach.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The opportunity is primarily targeted at entities in EU Member States and Associated Countries. However, the documentation mentions that non-EU/non-Associated Countries may have specific provisions for funding their participants in Horizon Europe projects, as detailed in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
Target Sector: The program targets the following sectors: advanced materials, manufacturing, circular economy, mobility, and medical devices. Specific materials mentioned include: recyclable polymers and composites, magnets, and metal (alloys) for additive manufacturing. The program also targets the development of circular business models and the integration of digital tools and AI in the innovation process.
Mentioned Countries: EU Member States, Associated Countries, and Non-EU/non-Associated Countries (third countries) are mentioned in the context of eligibility.
Project Stage: The opportunity covers the full innovation cycle, from design and development to scale-up, demonstration, industrial uptake, and integration into products. This includes project stages from research and development to demonstration and commercialization.
Funding Amount: The funding amounts vary depending on the specific topic and type of action (RIA, IA, CSA). The indicative contributions and number of grants for each topic are as follows:
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-01 (IA): EUR 38,000,000, contributions of EUR 6,000,000 to EUR 8,000,000, 6 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-04 (RIA): EUR 64,000,000, contributions of EUR 5,000,000 to EUR 8,000,000, 9 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-05 (RIA): EUR 37,000,000, contributions of EUR 5,000,000 to EUR 6,500,000, 7 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-11 (RIA): EUR 18,500,000, contributions of EUR 5,000,000 to EUR 7,000,000, 3 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-12 (RIA): EUR 19,000,000, contributions of EUR 5,000,000 to EUR 7,000,000, 3 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-13 (CSA): EUR 4,000,000, contributions around EUR 4,000,000, 1 grant
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-14 (IA): EUR 28,000,000, contributions around EUR 7,500,000, 4 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-23 (IA): EUR 50,000,000, contributions around EUR 13,000,000, 4 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-24 (CSA): EUR 800,000, contributions around EUR 800,000, 1 grant
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-31 (RIA): EUR 43,800,000, contributions of EUR 5,000,000 to EUR 7,000,000, 7 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-41 (CSA): EUR 2,000,000, contributions around EUR 1,000,000, 2 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-44 (CSA): EUR 2,500,000, contributions around EUR 3,000,000, 1 grant
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-45 (CSA): EUR 5,000,000, contributions of EUR 1,500,000 to EUR 2,500,000, 2 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-46 (CSA): EUR 2,000,000, contributions around EUR 2,000,000, 1 grant
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-48 (IA): EUR 5,000,000, contributions around EUR 2,000,000, 25 grants
Application Type: The application type is an open call with a single-stage submission process.
Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive funding in the form of lump sum grants to support research, innovation, coordination, and support activities.
Application Stages: The application process consists of a single stage.
Success Rates: The success rates can be estimated based on the indicative number of grants and the total budget allocated to each topic, but the actual success rate will depend on the number and quality of proposals received.
Co-funding Requirement: The documentation does not explicitly state a co-funding requirement.
Summary: This Horizon Europe call, part of the INDUSTRY (HORIZON-CL4-2026-01) call, focuses on "Circular innovative advanced materials: facilitating the transition from design to markets." It aims to accelerate the adoption of circular advanced materials in products, enhance resource efficiency, and develop circular business models. The call supports a range of activities from research and innovation to coordination and support actions, with funding provided as lump sum grants. Eligible applicants from EU Member States and Associated Countries are encouraged to form consortia and submit proposals that address the development, scale-up, demonstration, and industrial uptake of new circular solutions in advanced materials, particularly in the fields of mobility and medical devices. The call implements the co-programmed European Partnerships Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU (IAM4EU) and Made in Europe (MiE). The call is structured around several specific topics, each with its own budget, scope, and expected outcomes, providing a comprehensive framework for advancing circularity in the advanced materials sector.
Funding Type: The primary funding mechanism is a grant, specifically a HORIZON Lump Sum Grant, under the Horizon Europe Programme. There are different types of actions funded, including HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions (RIA), HORIZON Innovation Actions (IA) and HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions (CSA).
Consortium Requirement: The opportunity fosters collaboration among stakeholders along the innovation chain and industrial value networks, strongly suggesting a consortium approach.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The opportunity is primarily targeted at entities in EU Member States and Associated Countries. However, the documentation mentions that non-EU/non-Associated Countries may have specific provisions for funding their participants in Horizon Europe projects, as detailed in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
Target Sector: The program targets the following sectors: advanced materials, manufacturing, circular economy, mobility, and medical devices. Specific materials mentioned include: recyclable polymers and composites, magnets, and metal (alloys) for additive manufacturing. The program also targets the development of circular business models and the integration of digital tools and AI in the innovation process.
Mentioned Countries: EU Member States, Associated Countries, and Non-EU/non-Associated Countries (third countries) are mentioned in the context of eligibility.
Project Stage: The opportunity covers the full innovation cycle, from design and development to scale-up, demonstration, industrial uptake, and integration into products. This includes project stages from research and development to demonstration and commercialization.
Funding Amount: The funding amounts vary depending on the specific topic and type of action (RIA, IA, CSA). The indicative contributions and number of grants for each topic are as follows:
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-01 (IA): EUR 38,000,000, contributions of EUR 6,000,000 to EUR 8,000,000, 6 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-04 (RIA): EUR 64,000,000, contributions of EUR 5,000,000 to EUR 8,000,000, 9 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-05 (RIA): EUR 37,000,000, contributions of EUR 5,000,000 to EUR 6,500,000, 7 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-11 (RIA): EUR 18,500,000, contributions of EUR 5,000,000 to EUR 7,000,000, 3 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-12 (RIA): EUR 19,000,000, contributions of EUR 5,000,000 to EUR 7,000,000, 3 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-13 (CSA): EUR 4,000,000, contributions around EUR 4,000,000, 1 grant
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-14 (IA): EUR 28,000,000, contributions around EUR 7,500,000, 4 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-23 (IA): EUR 50,000,000, contributions around EUR 13,000,000, 4 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-24 (CSA): EUR 800,000, contributions around EUR 800,000, 1 grant
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-31 (RIA): EUR 43,800,000, contributions of EUR 5,000,000 to EUR 7,000,000, 7 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-41 (CSA): EUR 2,000,000, contributions around EUR 1,000,000, 2 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-44 (CSA): EUR 2,500,000, contributions around EUR 3,000,000, 1 grant
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-45 (CSA): EUR 5,000,000, contributions of EUR 1,500,000 to EUR 2,500,000, 2 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-46 (CSA): EUR 2,000,000, contributions around EUR 2,000,000, 1 grant
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-48 (IA): EUR 5,000,000, contributions around EUR 2,000,000, 25 grants
Application Type: The application type is an open call with a single-stage submission process.
Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive funding in the form of lump sum grants to support research, innovation, coordination, and support activities.
Application Stages: The application process consists of a single stage.
Success Rates: The success rates can be estimated based on the indicative number of grants and the total budget allocated to each topic, but the actual success rate will depend on the number and quality of proposals received.
Co-funding Requirement: The documentation does not explicitly state a co-funding requirement.
Summary: This Horizon Europe call, part of the INDUSTRY (HORIZON-CL4-2026-01) call, focuses on "Circular innovative advanced materials: facilitating the transition from design to markets." It aims to accelerate the adoption of circular advanced materials in products, enhance resource efficiency, and develop circular business models. The call supports a range of activities from research and innovation to coordination and support actions, with funding provided as lump sum grants. Eligible applicants from EU Member States and Associated Countries are encouraged to form consortia and submit proposals that address the development, scale-up, demonstration, and industrial uptake of new circular solutions in advanced materials, particularly in the fields of mobility and medical devices. The call implements the co-programmed European Partnerships Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU (IAM4EU) and Made in Europe (MiE). The call is structured around several specific topics, each with its own budget, scope, and expected outcomes, providing a comprehensive framework for advancing circularity in the advanced materials sector.
Short Summary
Impact Accelerate the adoption of circular innovative advanced materials in products, enhance resource efficiency, and develop circular business models. | Impact | Accelerate the adoption of circular innovative advanced materials in products, enhance resource efficiency, and develop circular business models. |
Applicant Research institutions, universities, SMEs, large enterprises, and other research-performing organizations with expertise in advanced materials and circular economy. | Applicant | Research institutions, universities, SMEs, large enterprises, and other research-performing organizations with expertise in advanced materials and circular economy. |
Developments Development, scale-up, demonstration, and industrial uptake of new circular solutions in advanced materials, particularly in mobility and medical devices. | Developments | Development, scale-up, demonstration, and industrial uptake of new circular solutions in advanced materials, particularly in mobility and medical devices. |
Applicant Type Research institutions, universities, SMEs, large enterprises, and other research-performing organizations. | Applicant Type | Research institutions, universities, SMEs, large enterprises, and other research-performing organizations. |
Consortium Consortium participation is required, fostering collaboration among stakeholders along the innovation chain. | Consortium | Consortium participation is required, fostering collaboration among stakeholders along the innovation chain. |
Funding Amount €5,000,000 to €6,500,000 per project, with a total budget of €37,000,000 for this topic. | Funding Amount | €5,000,000 to €6,500,000 per project, with a total budget of €37,000,000 for this topic. |
Countries EU Member States and Associated Countries are eligible, with potential provisions for non-EU/non-Associated Countries. | Countries | EU Member States and Associated Countries are eligible, with potential provisions for non-EU/non-Associated Countries. |
Industry Advanced materials, specifically circular innovative advanced materials for mobility and medical devices. | Industry | Advanced materials, specifically circular innovative advanced materials for mobility and medical devices. |
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Open topic: Using the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative to strengthen urban manufacturing in support of the Clean Industrial Deal
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The Horizon Europe grant opportunity titled "HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02-two-stage" aims to enhance urban manufacturing through the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative, supporting the Clean...
April 8th, 2027
Fast Track to Innovation for breakthroughs in the Chemical Industry Action Plan (Research and Innovation Action)
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The EU Funding & Tenders Portal presents a call for proposals under the Horizon Europe program, specifically the INDUSTRY-FTRI (HORIZON-CL4-2027-06) initiative. This initiative is titled "Fast Track...
February 2nd, 2027
Optimise the usage of resources in a circular economy (RIA) (Processes4Planet and Clean Steel partnerships)
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The EU grant opportunity titled HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-04 falls under Horizon Europe, specifically within the INDUSTRY pillar. It is classified as a Research and Innovation Action (RIA) and...
April 21st, 2026
Advancing circular logistics solutions in cities
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The Horizon Europe funding opportunity titled "HORIZON-MISS-2027-04-CIT-CCRI-04: Advancing Circular Logistics Solutions in Cities" seeks to support systemic transformations in urban logistics through...
October 7th, 2027
Deploying circular systemic solutions through living labs in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic)
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The Horizon Europe call titled "Deploying Circular Systemic Solutions through Living Labs in Cities and Regions" arises under the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) with the primary aim of...
April 16th, 2026
Developing novel recycling technologies for complex plastic materials applying biotech solutions
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The Horizon Europe grant opportunity HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-03 focuses on developing novel recycling technologies for complex plastic materials using biotech solutions. This forthcoming action...
September 22nd, 2027
R&I in Support of the Clean Industrial Deal: Decarbonisation of energy intensive industries (IA) (Processes4Planet and Clean Steel partnerships)
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The Horizon Europe call titled "R&I in Support of the Clean Industrial Deal: Decarbonisation of Energy Intensive Industries" focuses on the implementation of innovative technologies to aid the...
September 15th, 2027
Accelerating the discovery and development of chemicals and innovative advanced materials through digitalisation and artificial intelligence (IA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU partnership)
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The EU funding opportunity HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-23, titled "Accelerating the discovery and development of chemicals and innovative advanced materials through digitalisation and artificial...
April 21st, 2026
Developing and embedding upcycling technologies into viable business (Processes4Planet partnership) (IA)
Call for ProposalOpen
The EU funding opportunity focuses on developing and embedding upcycling technologies into viable businesses under the Horizon Europe program, specifically through the Processes4Planet partnership....
April 14th, 2026
R&I in Support of the Clean Industrial Deal: Decarbonisation of energy intensive industries (IA) (Processes4Planet and Clean Steel partnerships)
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The grant opportunity is part of the Horizon Europe initiative, specifically titled "R&I in Support of the Clean Industrial Deal: Decarbonisation of energy intensive industries (IA) (Processes4Planet...
September 15th, 2026
Improving availability of secondary raw materials through recycling (IA)
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The call for proposals under Horizon Europe, specifically HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-14, focuses on enhancing the availability of secondary raw materials through improved recycling processes. This...
April 21st, 2026
Open Topic: Innovative solutions for the sustainable and circular transformation of SMEs
Call for ProposalOpen
The Horizon Europe grant opportunity focuses on promoting the sustainable and circular transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovative solutions. The main objectives...
February 17th, 2026