Factory processes and automation for de- and re-manufacturing (RIA) (Made in Europe partnership)
Overview
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-03 is an EU grant opportunity under the Horizon Europe program, focusing on factory processes and automation for de- and re-manufacturing. The primary aim is to foster a sustainable and circular industrial ecosystem in Europe. This will involve developing technologies for de-manufacturing and re-manufacturing at the factory level, which aligns with the goals of the Made in Europe partnership.
Eligible applicants for this call include a broad range of entities such as research institutions, universities, large enterprises, SMEs, and startups with the necessary research and innovation capabilities. While individual researchers cannot apply independently, industrial participants, particularly manufacturing companies, are especially encouraged to join.
This funding is categorized as a grant under Research and Innovation Actions (RIA), utilizing a lump sum grant mechanism, which simplifies financial management. The opportunity specifically requires multi-partner consortia, fostering collaboration across various technological and industrial domains relevant to de-manufacturing and re-manufacturing.
Geographically, the funding supports approved entities from EU member states and EEA countries, while participants from outside this scope, particularly those from China, are ineligible. The targeted sectors include advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital technologies, emphasizing sustainability and circular economy principles.
The funding envelope for this call is substantial, with a total of 36 million euros allocated, allowing individual projects to receive between 5 million and 6.5 million euros. Six projects are expected to be funded based on competitive evaluation, with corresponding proposal submissions processed through a single-stage application on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
The call encompasses a variety of technology areas, including advanced materials, predictive maintenance through AI, robotic technologies for de-manufacturing, and local repair solutions for high-value components. Proposals are required to include comprehensive business cases and exploitation strategies, demonstrating the potential for market uptake and practical industrial applications.
The timeline for this grant opportunity allows for submissions beginning on September 22, 2026, with a deadline set for February 2, 2027. Success rates for funding proposals are estimated between 10% and 39%, contingent on the quality and relevance of the project submissions. The approach aims to achieve significant advancements in technological leadership and enhance competitiveness within European industries, driving both green and digital transitions, while also promoting innovation across various sectors.
Eligible applicants for this call include a broad range of entities such as research institutions, universities, large enterprises, SMEs, and startups with the necessary research and innovation capabilities. While individual researchers cannot apply independently, industrial participants, particularly manufacturing companies, are especially encouraged to join.
This funding is categorized as a grant under Research and Innovation Actions (RIA), utilizing a lump sum grant mechanism, which simplifies financial management. The opportunity specifically requires multi-partner consortia, fostering collaboration across various technological and industrial domains relevant to de-manufacturing and re-manufacturing.
Geographically, the funding supports approved entities from EU member states and EEA countries, while participants from outside this scope, particularly those from China, are ineligible. The targeted sectors include advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital technologies, emphasizing sustainability and circular economy principles.
The funding envelope for this call is substantial, with a total of 36 million euros allocated, allowing individual projects to receive between 5 million and 6.5 million euros. Six projects are expected to be funded based on competitive evaluation, with corresponding proposal submissions processed through a single-stage application on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
The call encompasses a variety of technology areas, including advanced materials, predictive maintenance through AI, robotic technologies for de-manufacturing, and local repair solutions for high-value components. Proposals are required to include comprehensive business cases and exploitation strategies, demonstrating the potential for market uptake and practical industrial applications.
The timeline for this grant opportunity allows for submissions beginning on September 22, 2026, with a deadline set for February 2, 2027. Success rates for funding proposals are estimated between 10% and 39%, contingent on the quality and relevance of the project submissions. The approach aims to achieve significant advancements in technological leadership and enhance competitiveness within European industries, driving both green and digital transitions, while also promoting innovation across various sectors.
Detail
This EU funding opportunity focuses on factory processes and automation for de- and re-manufacturing, specifically under the HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-03 topic, which is a HORIZON Research and Innovation Action (RIA) within the INDUSTRY (HORIZON-CL4-2027-01) call of the Horizon Europe (HORIZON) programme. It operates under a single-stage deadline model with a planned opening date of September 22, 2026, and a deadline of February 2, 2027, at 17:00:00 Brussels time. The grant type is a HORIZON Lump Sum Grant.
The expected outcomes of this funding opportunity are: the emergence of a viable industrial ecosystem for circularity in manufacturing industries, enhancing both circularity and resilience; the availability of de-manufacturing technologies and practices, making decisive contributions to a European remanufacturing industry and market; the retention, reuse, upgrading, or adaptation of product functions through de-manufacturing and re-manufacturing; and the development of skills, standards, and safety measures relevant to remanufacturing.
The scope of the proposals should focus on developing de-manufacturing and re-manufacturing technologies at the factory level, addressing at least three of the following areas:
1. Technologies to efficiently analyse part condition and support predictive maintenance, including for re-manufactured parts or components of lower value, e.g. by combining multimodal sensor data, AI and human inputs.
2. AI and robotic-assisted technologies, e.g. innovative end-effectors, to de-manufacture products and components, including handling, sorting and extended logistics.
3. Model-based systems, to allow de-manufacturing and re-manufacturing operators to use CAD data and digital twins related to the original parts (and contribute to the development of a digital ecosystem).
4. Solutions allowing local (on-site) repair or re-manufacturing of high-added value components (applied to e.g. wind turbines, aircraft and vessels).
5. Solutions to plan the sequence of operations based on the characteristics of the incoming products to be re-manufactured.
Proposals should include a business case and exploitation strategy, considering solutions to enhance adoption, such as coupling manufacturing with de-/re-manufacturing plants, product and component value, and risk mitigation for variable de-/re-manufacturing flows. This topic implements the co-programmed European Partnership Made in Europe.
This funding opportunity falls under the destination of achieving technological leadership for Europe’s open strategic autonomy in raw materials, chemicals, and innovative materials (2026-27). This destination aims to foster a globally competitive European industry through the green and digital transition, and the sustainable management of chemicals, advanced materials, and critical raw materials.
The Competitiveness Compass announces initiatives that should be served directly by industry-linked activities in Cluster 4, through new, focused R&I activities, but also through the activities supported up to now: Clean Industrial Deal adopted in February 2025, Critical Raw Materials Act, Advanced Materials Communication and future Advanced Materials Act planned for 2026, Future Circular Economy Act planned for 2026, Steel and Metals Action Plan adopted in March 2025, European Chemicals Industry Action Plan adopted in July 2025, Industrial action plan for the European automotive sector adopted in March 2025, and Strategy on research and technology infrastructures, with regard to technology infrastructures and the valorisation of knowledge.
The Work Programme adopts a more integrated approach to translate policy priorities into actions, integrate inputs from partnerships, and achieve synergies. It replaces previous headings with new ones that contribute to the Strategic Plan 2025-27 on green and digital transition and autonomy in raw and advanced materials. The approach considers R&I investments from previous work programmes and intends to introduce more synergies with other pillars, such as the European Innovation Council and Cluster 5.
Cluster 4 participates in a horizontal Clean Industrial Deal Call to increase the competitiveness and decarbonisation of industry, supporting the development of industry-led demonstrators by 2035. Manufacturing and energy-intensive industries are encouraged to embrace the circular economy, focusing on upcycling, de- and re-manufacturing, and sustainable industrial processes.
The Work Programme promotes the Safe and Sustainable by Design approach, considering health, environment, climate, and sustainability impacts. Projects should address safety concerns for consumers and industrial workers. Support for technology infrastructures and valorisation of knowledge is included to support start-ups and scale-ups.
For topics in this destination, consortia will cooperate with the Joint Research Centre (JRC) to inform EU technology and innovation policies. Legal entities established in China are not eligible to participate in both Research and Innovation Actions (RIAs) and Innovation Actions (IAs) falling under this destination.
To include a business case and exploitation strategy, the page limit in part B of the General Annexes is extended by 3 pages. 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 available in the Submission System. Eligible countries 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. Award criteria, scoring, and thresholds 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.
Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021. The granting authority may object to a transfer of ownership or exclusive licensing of results up to 4 years after the action's end.
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 documents include the HE Programme Guide, Lump Sum MGA, Operating Grants MGA, Framework Partnership Agreement FPA, call-specific instructions, detailed budget table (HE LS), information on financial support to third parties (HE), information on clinical studies (HE), and guidance on lump sums.
Additional documents include the HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027, 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, Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual, Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions, and Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement.
The budget overview indicates that the total budget for HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-03 is 36,000,000 EUR, with contributions ranging from 5,000,000 to 6,500,000 EUR, and an indicative number of 6 grants.
This opportunity aims to foster a circular economy in European manufacturing by funding research and innovation in de-manufacturing and re-manufacturing technologies. It seeks to create a resilient industrial ecosystem, promote sustainable practices, and develop necessary skills and standards. Projects should focus on factory-level technologies, address key challenges in part analysis, AI-assisted de-manufacturing, model-based systems, local repair solutions, and operation planning. Successful proposals will include a strong business case and exploitation strategy, contributing to the green and digital transition of European industry.
The expected outcomes of this funding opportunity are: the emergence of a viable industrial ecosystem for circularity in manufacturing industries, enhancing both circularity and resilience; the availability of de-manufacturing technologies and practices, making decisive contributions to a European remanufacturing industry and market; the retention, reuse, upgrading, or adaptation of product functions through de-manufacturing and re-manufacturing; and the development of skills, standards, and safety measures relevant to remanufacturing.
The scope of the proposals should focus on developing de-manufacturing and re-manufacturing technologies at the factory level, addressing at least three of the following areas:
1. Technologies to efficiently analyse part condition and support predictive maintenance, including for re-manufactured parts or components of lower value, e.g. by combining multimodal sensor data, AI and human inputs.
2. AI and robotic-assisted technologies, e.g. innovative end-effectors, to de-manufacture products and components, including handling, sorting and extended logistics.
3. Model-based systems, to allow de-manufacturing and re-manufacturing operators to use CAD data and digital twins related to the original parts (and contribute to the development of a digital ecosystem).
4. Solutions allowing local (on-site) repair or re-manufacturing of high-added value components (applied to e.g. wind turbines, aircraft and vessels).
5. Solutions to plan the sequence of operations based on the characteristics of the incoming products to be re-manufactured.
Proposals should include a business case and exploitation strategy, considering solutions to enhance adoption, such as coupling manufacturing with de-/re-manufacturing plants, product and component value, and risk mitigation for variable de-/re-manufacturing flows. This topic implements the co-programmed European Partnership Made in Europe.
This funding opportunity falls under the destination of achieving technological leadership for Europe’s open strategic autonomy in raw materials, chemicals, and innovative materials (2026-27). This destination aims to foster a globally competitive European industry through the green and digital transition, and the sustainable management of chemicals, advanced materials, and critical raw materials.
The Competitiveness Compass announces initiatives that should be served directly by industry-linked activities in Cluster 4, through new, focused R&I activities, but also through the activities supported up to now: Clean Industrial Deal adopted in February 2025, Critical Raw Materials Act, Advanced Materials Communication and future Advanced Materials Act planned for 2026, Future Circular Economy Act planned for 2026, Steel and Metals Action Plan adopted in March 2025, European Chemicals Industry Action Plan adopted in July 2025, Industrial action plan for the European automotive sector adopted in March 2025, and Strategy on research and technology infrastructures, with regard to technology infrastructures and the valorisation of knowledge.
The Work Programme adopts a more integrated approach to translate policy priorities into actions, integrate inputs from partnerships, and achieve synergies. It replaces previous headings with new ones that contribute to the Strategic Plan 2025-27 on green and digital transition and autonomy in raw and advanced materials. The approach considers R&I investments from previous work programmes and intends to introduce more synergies with other pillars, such as the European Innovation Council and Cluster 5.
Cluster 4 participates in a horizontal Clean Industrial Deal Call to increase the competitiveness and decarbonisation of industry, supporting the development of industry-led demonstrators by 2035. Manufacturing and energy-intensive industries are encouraged to embrace the circular economy, focusing on upcycling, de- and re-manufacturing, and sustainable industrial processes.
The Work Programme promotes the Safe and Sustainable by Design approach, considering health, environment, climate, and sustainability impacts. Projects should address safety concerns for consumers and industrial workers. Support for technology infrastructures and valorisation of knowledge is included to support start-ups and scale-ups.
For topics in this destination, consortia will cooperate with the Joint Research Centre (JRC) to inform EU technology and innovation policies. Legal entities established in China are not eligible to participate in both Research and Innovation Actions (RIAs) and Innovation Actions (IAs) falling under this destination.
To include a business case and exploitation strategy, the page limit in part B of the General Annexes is extended by 3 pages. 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 available in the Submission System. Eligible countries 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. Award criteria, scoring, and thresholds 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.
Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021. The granting authority may object to a transfer of ownership or exclusive licensing of results up to 4 years after the action's end.
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 documents include the HE Programme Guide, Lump Sum MGA, Operating Grants MGA, Framework Partnership Agreement FPA, call-specific instructions, detailed budget table (HE LS), information on financial support to third parties (HE), information on clinical studies (HE), and guidance on lump sums.
Additional documents include the HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027, 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, Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual, Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions, and Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement.
The budget overview indicates that the total budget for HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-03 is 36,000,000 EUR, with contributions ranging from 5,000,000 to 6,500,000 EUR, and an indicative number of 6 grants.
This opportunity aims to foster a circular economy in European manufacturing by funding research and innovation in de-manufacturing and re-manufacturing technologies. It seeks to create a resilient industrial ecosystem, promote sustainable practices, and develop necessary skills and standards. Projects should focus on factory-level technologies, address key challenges in part analysis, AI-assisted de-manufacturing, model-based systems, local repair solutions, and operation planning. Successful proposals will include a strong business case and exploitation strategy, contributing to the green and digital transition of European industry.
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Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated, but based on the nature of Horizon Europe calls, eligible applicants can include: startups, SMEs, large enterprises, universities, research institutes, and other legal entities capable of conducting research and innovation activities. Given the focus on industrial ecosystems and manufacturing, industry participation is strongly encouraged.
Funding Type: The primary funding mechanism is a grant, specifically a HORIZON Lump Sum Grant, as indicated by the "Type of MGA" (Model Grant Agreement) being "HORIZON Lump Sum Grant [HORIZON-AG-LS]". There are also Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) which provide funding for networking, coordination, and dissemination activities.
Consortium Requirement: The opportunity appears to require a consortium, as it is a Research and Innovation Action (RIA) or Innovation Action (IA) within Horizon Europe. These types of actions typically involve multiple partners collaborating on a project. The text mentions consortia will be called upon to cooperate with the Joint Research Centre (JRC).
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility includes EU member states and associated countries to the Horizon Europe program. While non-EU/non-Associated Countries may participate, they are not automatically eligible for funding unless specific provisions have been made. Legal entities established in China are specifically mentioned as having restrictions.
Target Sector: The program targets the following sectors: manufacturing, advanced materials, chemicals, circular economy, artificial intelligence, robotics, digital twins, predictive maintenance, wind energy, aerospace, maritime, and industrial processes. The focus is on de-manufacturing and re-manufacturing technologies, circularity, and the green and digital transition of European industry.
Mentioned Countries: China is explicitly mentioned as having restrictions on participation. The primary geographic focus is on the European Union and associated countries.
Project Stage: The project stage ranges from research to innovation, with an emphasis on achieving Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) 6 and 7, which implies demonstration and validation in an industrial environment. The call aims to support activities that can lead to full-scale deployment in the EU.
Funding Amount: The funding amounts vary depending on the specific topic within the call. The following ranges are specified:
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-02: €6,000,000 to €8,000,000
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-03: €5,000,000 to €6,500,000
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-06: €5,000,000 to €6,500,000
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-08: €4,000,000 to €6,000,000
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-16: €10,000,000 to €12,500,000
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-17: around €3,000,000
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-22: €6,000,000 to €7,500,000
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-42: around €1,000,000
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-47: €1,500,000 to €2,500,000
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-49: around €2,000,000
Application Type: The application type is an open call with a single-stage submission process.
Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in the form of a lump sum grant.
Application Stages: The application process involves a single stage.
Success Rates: The success rates are not explicitly mentioned, but the indicative number of grants for each topic provides some insight into the potential competitiveness.
Co-funding Requirement: The information does not explicitly state a co-funding requirement. However, Horizon Europe projects often encourage or require beneficiaries to secure additional investments or resources to support the project's long-term sustainability and impact.
Summary:
This Horizon Europe call, part of the INDUSTRY (HORIZON-CL4-2027-01) program, focuses on "Factory processes and automation for de- and re-manufacturing" within the "Made in Europe" partnership. The call aims to foster a viable industrial ecosystem for circularity in manufacturing, emphasizing the development and adoption of de-manufacturing and re-manufacturing technologies at the factory level. The expected outcomes include enhanced circularity and resilience, the availability of de-manufacturing technologies, the retention and reuse of product functions, and the development of relevant skills and standards.
The scope of the call includes several key technology areas, such as part condition analysis, predictive maintenance, AI and robotic-assisted technologies, model-based systems, and solutions for local repair and re-manufacturing. Proposals should include a business case and exploitation strategy to demonstrate the potential for market uptake and industrial deployment.
The funding is provided as a lump sum grant, and projects are expected to achieve Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) 6 and 7, demonstrating a clear path to full-scale deployment in the EU. Consortia are expected to cooperate with the Joint Research Centre (JRC) to inform EU technology and innovation policies. Legal entities established in China face restrictions on participation.
The call is structured around several specific topics, each with its own budget and indicative number of grants. The opening date for submissions is planned for September 22, 2026, with a deadline of February 2, 2027. This initiative is designed to support the twin green and digital transition of European industry, promote the circular economy, and enhance the EU's strategic autonomy in raw materials, chemicals, and advanced materials.
Funding Type: The primary funding mechanism is a grant, specifically a HORIZON Lump Sum Grant, as indicated by the "Type of MGA" (Model Grant Agreement) being "HORIZON Lump Sum Grant [HORIZON-AG-LS]". There are also Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) which provide funding for networking, coordination, and dissemination activities.
Consortium Requirement: The opportunity appears to require a consortium, as it is a Research and Innovation Action (RIA) or Innovation Action (IA) within Horizon Europe. These types of actions typically involve multiple partners collaborating on a project. The text mentions consortia will be called upon to cooperate with the Joint Research Centre (JRC).
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility includes EU member states and associated countries to the Horizon Europe program. While non-EU/non-Associated Countries may participate, they are not automatically eligible for funding unless specific provisions have been made. Legal entities established in China are specifically mentioned as having restrictions.
Target Sector: The program targets the following sectors: manufacturing, advanced materials, chemicals, circular economy, artificial intelligence, robotics, digital twins, predictive maintenance, wind energy, aerospace, maritime, and industrial processes. The focus is on de-manufacturing and re-manufacturing technologies, circularity, and the green and digital transition of European industry.
Mentioned Countries: China is explicitly mentioned as having restrictions on participation. The primary geographic focus is on the European Union and associated countries.
Project Stage: The project stage ranges from research to innovation, with an emphasis on achieving Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) 6 and 7, which implies demonstration and validation in an industrial environment. The call aims to support activities that can lead to full-scale deployment in the EU.
Funding Amount: The funding amounts vary depending on the specific topic within the call. The following ranges are specified:
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-02: €6,000,000 to €8,000,000
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-03: €5,000,000 to €6,500,000
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-06: €5,000,000 to €6,500,000
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-08: €4,000,000 to €6,000,000
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-16: €10,000,000 to €12,500,000
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-17: around €3,000,000
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-22: €6,000,000 to €7,500,000
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-42: around €1,000,000
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-47: €1,500,000 to €2,500,000
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-49: around €2,000,000
Application Type: The application type is an open call with a single-stage submission process.
Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in the form of a lump sum grant.
Application Stages: The application process involves a single stage.
Success Rates: The success rates are not explicitly mentioned, but the indicative number of grants for each topic provides some insight into the potential competitiveness.
Co-funding Requirement: The information does not explicitly state a co-funding requirement. However, Horizon Europe projects often encourage or require beneficiaries to secure additional investments or resources to support the project's long-term sustainability and impact.
Summary:
This Horizon Europe call, part of the INDUSTRY (HORIZON-CL4-2027-01) program, focuses on "Factory processes and automation for de- and re-manufacturing" within the "Made in Europe" partnership. The call aims to foster a viable industrial ecosystem for circularity in manufacturing, emphasizing the development and adoption of de-manufacturing and re-manufacturing technologies at the factory level. The expected outcomes include enhanced circularity and resilience, the availability of de-manufacturing technologies, the retention and reuse of product functions, and the development of relevant skills and standards.
The scope of the call includes several key technology areas, such as part condition analysis, predictive maintenance, AI and robotic-assisted technologies, model-based systems, and solutions for local repair and re-manufacturing. Proposals should include a business case and exploitation strategy to demonstrate the potential for market uptake and industrial deployment.
The funding is provided as a lump sum grant, and projects are expected to achieve Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) 6 and 7, demonstrating a clear path to full-scale deployment in the EU. Consortia are expected to cooperate with the Joint Research Centre (JRC) to inform EU technology and innovation policies. Legal entities established in China face restrictions on participation.
The call is structured around several specific topics, each with its own budget and indicative number of grants. The opening date for submissions is planned for September 22, 2026, with a deadline of February 2, 2027. This initiative is designed to support the twin green and digital transition of European industry, promote the circular economy, and enhance the EU's strategic autonomy in raw materials, chemicals, and advanced materials.
Short Summary
Impact The funding aims to foster a viable industrial ecosystem for circularity in manufacturing, enhancing both circularity and resilience through the development of de-manufacturing and re-manufacturing technologies at the factory level. | Impact | The funding aims to foster a viable industrial ecosystem for circularity in manufacturing, enhancing both circularity and resilience through the development of de-manufacturing and re-manufacturing technologies at the factory level. |
Applicant Applicants should possess technical capacity in advanced manufacturing, automation, artificial intelligence, and robotics, and must be part of a consortium including research institutions, manufacturing companies, and technology providers. | Applicant | Applicants should possess technical capacity in advanced manufacturing, automation, artificial intelligence, and robotics, and must be part of a consortium including research institutions, manufacturing companies, and technology providers. |
Developments The funding will support projects focused on factory processes and automation for de- and re-manufacturing technologies, addressing areas such as predictive maintenance, AI-assisted technologies, and local repair solutions. | Developments | The funding will support projects focused on factory processes and automation for de- and re-manufacturing technologies, addressing areas such as predictive maintenance, AI-assisted technologies, and local repair solutions. |
Applicant Type This funding is designed for industrial consortia that include research institutes, universities, large enterprises, SMEs, and technology providers. | Applicant Type | This funding is designed for industrial consortia that include research institutes, universities, large enterprises, SMEs, and technology providers. |
Consortium The funding requires a consortium of multiple applicants rather than single applicant submissions. | Consortium | The funding requires a consortium of multiple applicants rather than single applicant submissions. |
Funding Amount Funding amounts range from €5,000,000 to €6,500,000 per project, with a total budget of €36,000,000 for the topic. | Funding Amount | Funding amounts range from €5,000,000 to €6,500,000 per project, with a total budget of €36,000,000 for the topic. |
Countries The funding is relevant for entities established in EU member states and EEA countries, with restrictions on participation from legal entities established in China. | Countries | The funding is relevant for entities established in EU member states and EEA countries, with restrictions on participation from legal entities established in China. |
Industry This funding targets the manufacturing sector, specifically focusing on circular economy applications and advanced materials. | Industry | This funding targets the manufacturing sector, specifically focusing on circular economy applications and advanced materials. |
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September 17th, 2026
Demonstrating and deploying innovative collection, sorting-for-reuse and repair systems for textiles at city/region level (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic)
Call for ProposalForthcoming
The HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-04 is a Horizon Europe funding opportunity that emphasizes the demonstration and deployment of innovative textile collection, sorting, and repair systems at the city...
September 17th, 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 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