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RIVCircular Open Call — Interregional Circular Economy Innovation Proposals

Offers RIVCircular Call Interregional Circular Economy Innovation Proposals for practical innovation and measurable results.

OpenEuropean Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)EUNorwayUkraine

RIVCircular is a cascade grant call managed by the RIVCircular project consortium under EISMEA's I3 Interregional Innovation Investments instrument, part of Horizon Europe. Rather than applying directly to EISMEA, applicants submit proposals to the RIVCircular consortium, which re-grants funds to innovation projects across eight participating regions: Madrid and Extremadura (Spain), Innlandet (Nor

Circular economy innovations at TRL 6–8 across five focus areas — construction/demolition waste, circular energy, EV battery recycling, circular textiles, and digital circular economy solutions — in eight EU and non-EU participating regions.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.17 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€12.9M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: eismea.ec.europa.eu