Capacity building for extending product lifecycles through repair and refurbishment
Funding for projects that develop and test training programs and repair services to extend product lifecycles in electronics, furniture, textiles, and footwear. Targets professionals, consumers, educators, and social economy actors to promote sustainable consumption and circular economy practices.
Details
Agency
EU Commission
Status
Open
Language
English
Funding Type
Grant
Funding Amount
Up to 8.0M €
Deadline
2027-09-22
Open Date
2027-04-20
Overview
Funding for projects that develop and test training programs and repair services to extend product lifecycles in electronics, furniture, textiles, and footwear. Targets professionals, consumers, educators, and social economy actors to promote sustainable consumption and circular economy practices.Who Can Apply
Consortia of legal entities (e.g., businesses, research institutions, public bodies, NGOs) from eligible EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, and specified non-associated countries. Single applicants are not eligible.Funding Details
- Maximum grant amount: €8,000,000
- Funding rate: Not specified (lump-sum model)
- Total budget: Not specified
What Is Funded
- Development and testing of modular, scalable training programs for repair and refurbishment skills in electronics, furniture, textiles, and footwear.
- Creation of new repair/refurbishment services and strategies for uptake, including community-based initiatives and digital platforms.
- Evaluation of economic, environmental, and social impacts using lifecycle assessments (e.g., Product Environmental Footprint).
- Activities must align with EU policies such as the European Green Deal, Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, and Circular Economy Act.
Technology / Maturity Requirements
- Projects must target Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4 to 6.
Key Dates
- Open date: 2027-04-19
- Deadline: 2027-09-21
Application Process (High-Level)
- Single-stage submission via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
- Proposals must adhere to page limits and templates outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.
Geographic Scope & Language
- Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland.
- Application language: English.
Notes
- Projects must include contributions from Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) disciplines.
- Lump-sum funding model applies; detailed budget tables and cost reporting requirements are specified in the grant agreement.
- Proposals must demonstrate feasibility, effectiveness, and scalability of repair/refurbishment strategies.