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Horizon Europe Cluster 6 — Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

Circular Production for Urban Manufacturers

Funds city-based manufacturers to demonstrate circular production, lower material use and spread clean industrial practices.

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Small and distributed manufacturers in cities can shorten supply chains and use local resources, but they often lack the systems and shared tools needed for a clean, circular transition. This topic uses the Circular Cities and Regions network to close that deployment gap.

Projects must implement and demonstrate systemic circular solutions for urban manufacturing: production located in cities, sha

Projects must implement and demonstrate systemic circular solutions for urban manufacturing: production located in cities, shaped by local characteristics and serving local communities. The work should increase recycled or circular material use, reduce material input per unit of output, and tackle adoption barriers with digital tools, business models and knowledge sharing.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.22 weeks
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.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€18M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-02-TWO-STAGESource: ec.europa.eu