Safe and sustainable alternatives to PFAS
Funds around four projects, each worth up to EUR 7 million, to develop non-PFAS chemicals for electronics, construction, textiles and automotive parts.
This call runs as a two-stage Horizon Europe Innovation Action inside the blind-evaluation pilot: the first-stage abstract and Part B must not name the applicant organisation, acronym, logo or personnel, and only shortlisted applicants go on to a full second-stage submission. The Commission expects to fund four projects from a EUR 30 million 2025 budget, each capped at EUR 7 million, with eligible…
The Commission wants new chemical substances or technologies that replace PFAS — the long-lasting 'forever chemicals' used for water- and chemical-repellence — in at least one industrial application, such as electronics, construction, technical textiles or automotive parts. Proposals must apply the EU's Safe and Sustainable by Design framework and test that alternatives match PFAS performance.
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