Overview
The grant opportunity titled "HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02: Enhancing Ecodesign and Circularity of Construction Products" is part of the Horizon Europe funding program. It is categorized as an Innovation Action (HORIZON-IA) and utilizes a HORIZON Lump Sum Grant mechanism. The total budget for this initiative is €10 million, with plans to distribute this amount across two grants of €5 million each.
The submission system will open on April 20, 2027, and the deadline for proposals is September 22, 2027. This is a single-stage call, requiring applicants to submit comprehensive proposals without a preliminary expression of interest.
Eligible applicants include material and product manufacturers, SMEs, research institutions, universities, engineering firms, and technology service providers. The focus is on promoting sustainability and circular design in the construction sector, particularly in relation to materials such as cement, steel, aluminum, and plastics. The initiative also supports EU policy frameworks such as the European Green Deal and focuses on developing solutions that enhance durability, reusability, recyclability, and the overall environmental performance of construction products.
While consortium applications are encouraged, a single applicant could potentially apply. The geographic eligibility extends to EU Member States, EEA countries, and associated countries, with particular encouragement for participation from regions with active construction sectors.
Beneficiaries of the funding will receive a fixed grant amount, simplifying the administrative process and providing budget certainty. Projects funded under this initiative should demonstrate new ecodesign solutions and be at the validation and demonstration stages, moving toward commercialization. Proposals must include evaluations of potential environmental impacts and lifecycle assessments.
While no explicit co-funding requirement is set, additional financial contributions from partners are encouraged to enhance project impact. The success rates for proposals are typically competitive, generally falling between 10% to 39%, although specific rates for this call have not been detailed.
Overall, this initiative seeks to drive innovation in the construction sector towards sustainability and circular economy principles, emphasizing collaboration among various stakeholders and alignment with broader EU environmental goals.
The submission system will open on April 20, 2027, and the deadline for proposals is September 22, 2027. This is a single-stage call, requiring applicants to submit comprehensive proposals without a preliminary expression of interest.
Eligible applicants include material and product manufacturers, SMEs, research institutions, universities, engineering firms, and technology service providers. The focus is on promoting sustainability and circular design in the construction sector, particularly in relation to materials such as cement, steel, aluminum, and plastics. The initiative also supports EU policy frameworks such as the European Green Deal and focuses on developing solutions that enhance durability, reusability, recyclability, and the overall environmental performance of construction products.
While consortium applications are encouraged, a single applicant could potentially apply. The geographic eligibility extends to EU Member States, EEA countries, and associated countries, with particular encouragement for participation from regions with active construction sectors.
Beneficiaries of the funding will receive a fixed grant amount, simplifying the administrative process and providing budget certainty. Projects funded under this initiative should demonstrate new ecodesign solutions and be at the validation and demonstration stages, moving toward commercialization. Proposals must include evaluations of potential environmental impacts and lifecycle assessments.
While no explicit co-funding requirement is set, additional financial contributions from partners are encouraged to enhance project impact. The success rates for proposals are typically competitive, generally falling between 10% to 39%, although specific rates for this call have not been detailed.
Overall, this initiative seeks to drive innovation in the construction sector towards sustainability and circular economy principles, emphasizing collaboration among various stakeholders and alignment with broader EU environmental goals.
Detail
The EU Funding and Tenders Portal presents a call for proposals titled "Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of construction products" under the Horizon Europe (HORIZON) program, specifically within Call 01 single stage (2027) (HORIZON-CL6-2027-01). This is a HORIZON-IA (HORIZON Innovation Actions) type of action, utilizing the HORIZON Lump Sum Grant [HORIZON-AG-LS] Model Grant Agreement (MGA). The deadline model is single-stage, with a planned opening date of 20 April 2027 and a deadline of 22 September 2027 at 17:00:00 Brussels time.
The expected outcome of this call is that material and product manufacturers will apply ecodesign principles in developing and manufacturing products that are safe and contribute significantly to EU climate, zero pollution, circular economy, and biodiversity goals, such as through biodiversity-enhancing circular design. Furthermore, consumers and professionals should benefit from more sustainable and circular products that are durable, safe, reliable, reusable, reparable, upgradable, and recyclable, including increased recycled content.
The scope of the call addresses the resource-intensive nature of the construction sector, which is responsible for almost 39% of the EU’s total waste generation. Greenhouse gas emissions from material extraction, manufacturing of construction products, construction, and renovation of buildings are estimated at 5-12% of total national GHG emissions, with greater material efficiency potentially saving 80% of those emissions. Cement, steel, aluminium, and plastics are identified as materials contributing significantly (15%) to EU carbon emissions.
Proposals submitted under this call should:
Develop, test, and demonstrate new and improved ecodesign of construction materials and products, including design for durability, reusability, reparability, separability, recyclability, and uptake of recycled content. Solutions promoting assembly and disassembly of products should be considered, as well as solutions for the reuse of recovered materials.
Assess and provide recommendations for mechanisms and incentives to reward design for circularity, disassembly, and product durability, such as extended guarantees and VAT reduction. Proposals should also analyse potential trade-offs and propose solutions to overcome them.
The environmental performance of proposed solutions should be evaluated from a lifecycle perspective using product environmental footprint methodology wherever applicable. The possible presence of contaminants in construction products and waste and its impact on circularity must be taken into account. Reuse and recycling options should involve quality control and assessment.
Proposals should contribute to the goals of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative, and joint activities with NEB projects are encouraged. Synergies with construction-focused projects funded under Clusters 6 and 4 should be built, and joint activities, synergies, and clustering activities are strongly encouraged. Participation of partners from (associated) countries with growing construction sectors is also encouraged.
Proposals should seek to involve SMEs and regional ecosystems.
This topic supports the European Green Deal, the Construction Products Regulation, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation and its working plan, and Europe’s efforts to develop a single market for sustainable products.
General conditions for participation include:
1. Admissibility Conditions: Proposal page limit and layout as described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, and Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System.
2. Eligible Countries as described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. Specific provisions may apply to non-EU/non-Associated Countries, as detailed in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
3. Other Eligible Conditions as described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes.
4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion as described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes.
5a. Evaluation and award: Award criteria, scoring and thresholds as described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes.
5b. Evaluation and award: Submission and evaluation processes as described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.
5c. Evaluation and award: Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement as described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes.
6. Legal and financial set-up of the grants: Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021. This decision is available on the Funding and Tenders Portal. Further details are described in Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Specific conditions are described in 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 the Standard application form (HE RIA, IA).
Evaluation form templates will be used with necessary adaptations, including the Standard evaluation form (HE RIA, IA).
Guidance is provided in the HE Programme Guide.
Model Grant Agreements (MGA) include the Lump Sum MGA.
Call-specific instructions include a detailed budget table (HE LS) and guidance on lump sums.
Additional documents include:
HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 1. General Introduction
HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 9. Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
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
Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement
The Budget overview for the call in 2027 includes several topics:
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-01 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 10,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-02 - HORIZON-CSA: Budget 7,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 1.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-03 - HORIZON-IA: Budget 14,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-04 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 24,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 3.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-05 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 14,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-06 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 14,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-07 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 14,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-08 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 12,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-09 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 12,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01 - HORIZON-IA: Budget 10,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02 - HORIZON-IA: Budget 10,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-03 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 10,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-04 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 9,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-05 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 9,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-06 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 12,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-07 - HORIZON-IA: Budget 14,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-08 - HORIZON-IA: Budget 12,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-09 - HORIZON-IA: Budget 12,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-10 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 6,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 1.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 12,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 3.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-02 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 9,800,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-03 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 12,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-04 - HORIZON-CSA: Budget 3,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 1.
Partner search announcements can be viewed and edited on the portal, where registered users can publish partner requests.
The submission system is planned to open on the date stated in the topic header.
For support, applicants are encouraged to consult the Online Manual, Horizon Europe Programme Guide, Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ, Research Enquiry Service, National Contact Points (NCPs), Enterprise Europe Network, IT Helpdesk, European IPR Helpdesk, and CEN-CENELEC/ETSI Research Helpdesks.
In summary, this Horizon Europe call aims to enhance the ecodesign and circularity of construction products to reduce the environmental impact of the construction sector. It encourages the development and demonstration of innovative ecodesign solutions, assessment of incentive mechanisms, and collaboration among various stakeholders, including SMEs and regional ecosystems, to support the European Green Deal and related regulations. The call provides funding through lump sum grants and encourages projects to align with the New European Bauhaus initiative and build synergies with other relevant projects.
The expected outcome of this call is that material and product manufacturers will apply ecodesign principles in developing and manufacturing products that are safe and contribute significantly to EU climate, zero pollution, circular economy, and biodiversity goals, such as through biodiversity-enhancing circular design. Furthermore, consumers and professionals should benefit from more sustainable and circular products that are durable, safe, reliable, reusable, reparable, upgradable, and recyclable, including increased recycled content.
The scope of the call addresses the resource-intensive nature of the construction sector, which is responsible for almost 39% of the EU’s total waste generation. Greenhouse gas emissions from material extraction, manufacturing of construction products, construction, and renovation of buildings are estimated at 5-12% of total national GHG emissions, with greater material efficiency potentially saving 80% of those emissions. Cement, steel, aluminium, and plastics are identified as materials contributing significantly (15%) to EU carbon emissions.
Proposals submitted under this call should:
Develop, test, and demonstrate new and improved ecodesign of construction materials and products, including design for durability, reusability, reparability, separability, recyclability, and uptake of recycled content. Solutions promoting assembly and disassembly of products should be considered, as well as solutions for the reuse of recovered materials.
Assess and provide recommendations for mechanisms and incentives to reward design for circularity, disassembly, and product durability, such as extended guarantees and VAT reduction. Proposals should also analyse potential trade-offs and propose solutions to overcome them.
The environmental performance of proposed solutions should be evaluated from a lifecycle perspective using product environmental footprint methodology wherever applicable. The possible presence of contaminants in construction products and waste and its impact on circularity must be taken into account. Reuse and recycling options should involve quality control and assessment.
Proposals should contribute to the goals of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative, and joint activities with NEB projects are encouraged. Synergies with construction-focused projects funded under Clusters 6 and 4 should be built, and joint activities, synergies, and clustering activities are strongly encouraged. Participation of partners from (associated) countries with growing construction sectors is also encouraged.
Proposals should seek to involve SMEs and regional ecosystems.
This topic supports the European Green Deal, the Construction Products Regulation, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation and its working plan, and Europe’s efforts to develop a single market for sustainable products.
General conditions for participation include:
1. Admissibility Conditions: Proposal page limit and layout as described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, and Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System.
2. Eligible Countries as described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. Specific provisions may apply to non-EU/non-Associated Countries, as detailed in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
3. Other Eligible Conditions as described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes.
4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion as described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes.
5a. Evaluation and award: Award criteria, scoring and thresholds as described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes.
5b. Evaluation and award: Submission and evaluation processes as described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.
5c. Evaluation and award: Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement as described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes.
6. Legal and financial set-up of the grants: Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021. This decision is available on the Funding and Tenders Portal. Further details are described in Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Specific conditions are described in 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 the Standard application form (HE RIA, IA).
Evaluation form templates will be used with necessary adaptations, including the Standard evaluation form (HE RIA, IA).
Guidance is provided in the HE Programme Guide.
Model Grant Agreements (MGA) include the Lump Sum MGA.
Call-specific instructions include a detailed budget table (HE LS) and guidance on lump sums.
Additional documents include:
HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 1. General Introduction
HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 9. Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
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
Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement
The Budget overview for the call in 2027 includes several topics:
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-01 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 10,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-02 - HORIZON-CSA: Budget 7,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 1.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-03 - HORIZON-IA: Budget 14,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-04 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 24,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 3.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-05 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 14,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-06 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 14,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-07 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 14,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-08 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 12,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-09 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 12,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01 - HORIZON-IA: Budget 10,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02 - HORIZON-IA: Budget 10,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-03 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 10,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-04 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 9,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-05 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 9,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-06 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 12,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-07 - HORIZON-IA: Budget 14,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-08 - HORIZON-IA: Budget 12,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-09 - HORIZON-IA: Budget 12,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-10 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 6,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 1.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 12,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 3.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-02 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 9,800,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-03 - HORIZON-RIA: Budget 12,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 2.
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-04 - HORIZON-CSA: Budget 3,000,000 EUR, Indicative number of grants 1.
Partner search announcements can be viewed and edited on the portal, where registered users can publish partner requests.
The submission system is planned to open on the date stated in the topic header.
For support, applicants are encouraged to consult the Online Manual, Horizon Europe Programme Guide, Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ, Research Enquiry Service, National Contact Points (NCPs), Enterprise Europe Network, IT Helpdesk, European IPR Helpdesk, and CEN-CENELEC/ETSI Research Helpdesks.
In summary, this Horizon Europe call aims to enhance the ecodesign and circularity of construction products to reduce the environmental impact of the construction sector. It encourages the development and demonstration of innovative ecodesign solutions, assessment of incentive mechanisms, and collaboration among various stakeholders, including SMEs and regional ecosystems, to support the European Green Deal and related regulations. The call provides funding through lump sum grants and encourages projects to align with the New European Bauhaus initiative and build synergies with other relevant projects.
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Eligible Applicant Types: The opportunity is open to various types of applicants, including material and product manufacturers, SMEs, and regional ecosystems. The participation of partners from (associated) countries with growing construction sectors is encouraged. The call text mentions consumers and professionals as beneficiaries of the project outcomes.
Funding Type: The funding type is a grant, specifically a HORIZON Innovation Action (HORIZON-IA) with eligible costs taking the form of a lump sum grant, as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021 authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme.
Consortium Requirement: While not explicitly stated, the encouragement of synergies with other projects and the mention of participation of partners from different countries suggests that a consortium is preferred, although single applicants might be possible.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The primary geographic eligibility appears to be EU and associated countries. However, the text mentions that a number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects.
Target Sector: The primary target sector is the construction sector, with a focus on enhancing ecodesign and circularity of construction products. It also touches upon climate, zero pollution, circular economy, and biodiversity goals.
Mentioned Countries: The opportunity does not explicitly mention specific countries, but refers to "EU," "non-EU/non-Associated Countries," and "(associated) countries with growing construction sectors." Therefore, the relevant regional options are EU and non-EU associated countries.
Project Stage: The project stage is demonstration, as the proposals should "develop, test and demonstrate new and improved ecodesign of construction materials and products."
Funding Amount: The budget for the topic HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02 is EUR 10,000,000, with an indicative contribution of around EUR 5,000,000 per grant and an indicative number of 2 grants. Other related topics are listed with varying budgets and contributions.
Application Type: The application type is a single-stage call for proposals.
Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in the form of a lump sum grant.
Application Stages: The application process consists of a single stage.
Success Rates: The success rates cannot be determined from the provided text.
Co-funding Requirement: The text does not explicitly mention a co-funding requirement.
Summary: This Horizon Europe call, HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02, focuses on "Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of construction products." It seeks to fund projects that develop, test, and demonstrate improved ecodesign for construction materials, promoting durability, reusability, recyclability, and the uptake of recycled content. The projects should also assess mechanisms and incentives for circular design and contribute to the goals of the New European Bauhaus initiative. The call encourages synergies with other relevant projects and the involvement of SMEs and regional ecosystems. Participation of partners from associated countries with growing construction sectors is also encouraged. The funding is provided as a lump sum grant, and the application process is a single-stage submission. The call supports the European Green Deal and related regulations, aiming to create a single market for sustainable products. The total budget for this specific topic is EUR 10,000,000, with an expected contribution of around EUR 5,000,000 per project, funding approximately two projects. The call is part of a larger set of calls under the Horizon Europe program, addressing biodiversity and zero pollution with various budgets and scopes. The planned opening date for the submission system is April 20, 2027, and the deadline for submission is September 22, 2027.
Funding Type: The funding type is a grant, specifically a HORIZON Innovation Action (HORIZON-IA) with eligible costs taking the form of a lump sum grant, as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021 authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme.
Consortium Requirement: While not explicitly stated, the encouragement of synergies with other projects and the mention of participation of partners from different countries suggests that a consortium is preferred, although single applicants might be possible.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The primary geographic eligibility appears to be EU and associated countries. However, the text mentions that a number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects.
Target Sector: The primary target sector is the construction sector, with a focus on enhancing ecodesign and circularity of construction products. It also touches upon climate, zero pollution, circular economy, and biodiversity goals.
Mentioned Countries: The opportunity does not explicitly mention specific countries, but refers to "EU," "non-EU/non-Associated Countries," and "(associated) countries with growing construction sectors." Therefore, the relevant regional options are EU and non-EU associated countries.
Project Stage: The project stage is demonstration, as the proposals should "develop, test and demonstrate new and improved ecodesign of construction materials and products."
Funding Amount: The budget for the topic HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02 is EUR 10,000,000, with an indicative contribution of around EUR 5,000,000 per grant and an indicative number of 2 grants. Other related topics are listed with varying budgets and contributions.
Application Type: The application type is a single-stage call for proposals.
Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in the form of a lump sum grant.
Application Stages: The application process consists of a single stage.
Success Rates: The success rates cannot be determined from the provided text.
Co-funding Requirement: The text does not explicitly mention a co-funding requirement.
Summary: This Horizon Europe call, HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02, focuses on "Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of construction products." It seeks to fund projects that develop, test, and demonstrate improved ecodesign for construction materials, promoting durability, reusability, recyclability, and the uptake of recycled content. The projects should also assess mechanisms and incentives for circular design and contribute to the goals of the New European Bauhaus initiative. The call encourages synergies with other relevant projects and the involvement of SMEs and regional ecosystems. Participation of partners from associated countries with growing construction sectors is also encouraged. The funding is provided as a lump sum grant, and the application process is a single-stage submission. The call supports the European Green Deal and related regulations, aiming to create a single market for sustainable products. The total budget for this specific topic is EUR 10,000,000, with an expected contribution of around EUR 5,000,000 per project, funding approximately two projects. The call is part of a larger set of calls under the Horizon Europe program, addressing biodiversity and zero pollution with various budgets and scopes. The planned opening date for the submission system is April 20, 2027, and the deadline for submission is September 22, 2027.
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Impact This funding aims to enhance ecodesign and circularity of construction products, contributing to sustainability and reducing environmental impacts in the construction sector. | Impact | This funding aims to enhance ecodesign and circularity of construction products, contributing to sustainability and reducing environmental impacts in the construction sector. |
Applicant Applicants should possess expertise in material and product manufacturing, research, engineering, and technology services related to construction innovation, particularly in circular economy practices. | Applicant | Applicants should possess expertise in material and product manufacturing, research, engineering, and technology services related to construction innovation, particularly in circular economy practices. |
Developments The funding will support projects focused on developing, testing, and demonstrating innovative ecodesign solutions for construction materials and products. | Developments | The funding will support projects focused on developing, testing, and demonstrating innovative ecodesign solutions for construction materials and products. |
Applicant Type This funding is designed for material and product manufacturers, research institutions, universities, engineering firms, technology service providers, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in circular construction design. | Applicant Type | This funding is designed for material and product manufacturers, research institutions, universities, engineering firms, technology service providers, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in circular construction design. |
Consortium Consortium-based applications are required, involving multiple partners collaborating on ecodesign solutions for construction products. | Consortium | Consortium-based applications are required, involving multiple partners collaborating on ecodesign solutions for construction products. |
Funding Amount The total budget for this funding opportunity is €10,000,000, with an expected contribution of €5,000,000 per project. | Funding Amount | The total budget for this funding opportunity is €10,000,000, with an expected contribution of €5,000,000 per project. |
Countries The funding is relevant for EU Member States, EEA countries, and associated countries, with encouragement for participation from regions with growing construction sectors. | Countries | The funding is relevant for EU Member States, EEA countries, and associated countries, with encouragement for participation from regions with growing construction sectors. |
Industry This funding targets the construction sector, focusing on circular economy and ecodesign principles. | Industry | This funding targets the construction sector, focusing on circular economy and ecodesign principles. |
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Optimal combination of low embodied carbon construction products, technical building systems and circularity principles for climate neutral buildings (Built4People Partnership)
Call for ProposalOpen
This EU funding opportunity targets the optimal combination of low embodied carbon construction products, technical building systems, and circularity principles for climate-neutral buildings under...
February 17th, 2026
Sustainable, beautiful and healthy construction and renovation sites
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The Horizon Europe call titled "Sustainable, beautiful and healthy construction and renovation sites" (HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-REGEN-02) is focused on funding projects that address the negative...
December 1st, 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
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
Combining conventional and innovative construction materials, products and techniques for sustainable and beautiful buildings
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The grant opportunity under the New European Bauhaus Facility, designated HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-REGEN-01, is part of a larger initiative focused on revitalizing neighborhoods through sustainable and...
December 1st, 2027
Advancing sustainable maintenance and repair measures for existing buildings
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The Horizon Europe call titled "HORIZON-NEB-2026-01-REGEN-02" seeks to advance sustainable maintenance and repair measures for existing buildings. This initiative is part of the broader goal of...
December 1st, 2026
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 call titled HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-02-two-stage is aimed at strengthening urban manufacturing through the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) to support the EU's...
April 16th, 2026
Capacity building for extending product lifecycles through repair and refurbishment
Call for ProposalForthcoming
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-04 is a Horizon Europe call focused on capacity building for extending product lifecycles through repair and refurbishment. This initiative is designed to promote...
September 22nd, 2027
Innovative pathways for low carbon and climate resilient building stock and built environment (Built4People Partnership)
Call for ProposalOpen
This grant opportunity is part of Horizon Europe's Built4People Partnership, aimed at fostering innovative solutions for low-carbon and climate-resilient building environments. Specifically...
February 17th, 2026
Mass customisation of offsite manufactured modular construction components to transform the existing built environment
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The European Union is offering a grant opportunity titled HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-BUSINESS-01, focusing on the mass customization of offsite manufactured modular construction components aimed at...
December 1st, 2027