RIVCircular Project Call

RIVCircular Project Call is sponsored by RIVCircular Project. RIVCircular aims to foster the creation of efficient, open, inclusive, and interconnected innovation ecosystems in seven European regions, funding innovation projects in the circular economy area.

We encourage participants from the seven eligible regions to take this opportunity to submit their applications and present innovative solutions that contribute to the transition towards a circular economy. *The deadline for submission is September 17, 2026 at 14h CET. All documentation needed is available below in section How to apply.

**Important Update: The budget template has been updated to Version 3 (July 31). Please ensure you download and use this latest version for your submission. RIVCircular supports innovation within its participating regions through Financial Support for Third Parties (FSTP) to help regional stakeholders develop innovative solutions to overcome technological barriers to scaling up.

The call considers these five topics: Construction and demolition waste (CDW) circularity (see topic description in annex 1 of Guideline for applicants) Circular Energy Integration: Valorising local waste streams for industrial efficiency (see topic description in annex 2 of Guideline for applicants) Electric vehicles (EV) batteries recycling and reuse (see topic description in annex 3 of Guideline for applicants) Circular economy in the textile industry (see topic description in annex 4 of Guideline for applicants) Digital solutions for circular economy (see topic description in annex 5 of Guideline for applicants) Funded projects should focus on the development and/or deployment of technologies in the circular economy area, including breakthrough and disruptive innovations, through cooperation between actors from the 7 (seven) participating regions: Innlandet (Norway), Madrid (Spain), Kyiv-Oblast (Ukraine), Haut-de-France (France), Extremadura (Spain), Vienna (Austria) and Greece.

Funded projects should propose activities to establish new knowledge or to explore the feasibility of a new or improved technology, product, process, system, service or solution. This may include applied research, technology development and integration, testing, prototyping, demonstration and validation of a small-scale prototype in a laboratory or simulated environment and market replication.

Access to funding by receiving up to 600,000 EUR to effectively develop and scale innovative ideas. Drive innovation and play a crucial role in promoting circular economy practices in relevant sectors. Establish industrial collaborations, overcome challenges and increase project impact.

To participate in the call, you must form a consortium. Register on this platform, complete your profile, and explore member profiles to find common interests and connect with potential partners.

sEE INSTRUCTIONS to registrer Follow this step-by-step guide to apply: 1 - Review the call documentation: Start by carefully reading the official Guideline for applicants to ensure your entity is eligible and your project aligns with one of the topics. Guidelines for applicant* This is important to ensure clarity, consistency, and efficiency in the writing process.

Templates provide a clear structure, ensuring that all essential sections, such as objectives, budget, and timeline, are included, so it saves time to know the specific requirements of the call before start the design of the proposal. Annex 8 - Declaration on double funding Instructions to fill in Form B * Important Update: The budget template has been updated to Version 3 (July 31).

Please ensure you download and use this latest version for your submission. 3 - Submit a full application package Administrative data sheet (Form A) – filling properly all sections. Technical Description (Form B) – filling properly all sections Budget.

Use the template available. Important Update: The budget template has been updated to Version 3 (July 31). Please ensure you download and use this latest version for your submission.

Annex 8 - Declaration on double funding Send your application, before the deadline indicated above, through the ‘submit’ button, where you will have to complete your data and attach the 4 mandatory documents (Form A, Form B and Annex 8 in PDF format, and the budget in Excel format). Only one submission per consortium will be accepted. The submission must be sent by the consortium coordinator.

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