Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of construction products

Overview

Funding for projects that advance ecodesign and circularity in construction products, targeting manufacturers, researchers, and industry consortia to develop sustainable, durable, and recyclable materials while aligning with EU climate and circular economy goals.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of legal entities (e.g., businesses, research institutions, public bodies) from eligible EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, and specified third countries. Participation of SMEs and regional ecosystems is encouraged.

Funding Details

• Maximum grant amount: €8,000,000 per project.
• Funding type: Lump sum grants (costs reimbursed based on predefined project milestones).
• Funding rate: Not specified (standard Horizon Europe rules apply).

What Is Funded

• Development, testing, and demonstration of ecodesign principles for construction materials/products, including:

- Design for durability, reusability, reparability, separability, and recyclability. - Uptake of recycled content and solutions for assembly/disassembly. - Quality control and assessment for reuse/recycling.

• Mechanisms and incentives to reward circular design (e.g., extended guarantees, VAT reductions).
• Lifecycle environmental performance assessments using Product Environmental Footprint methodology.
• Synergies with the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative and construction-focused projects under Horizon Europe Clusters 4 and 6.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• Technology Readiness Level (TRL): 4–6 (validation in lab to demonstration in relevant environment).

Key Dates

• Open date: 2027-04-19
• Deadline: 2027-09-21T22:00:00Z

Application Process (High-Level)

• Single-stage submission via the Horizon Europe Funding & Tenders Portal.
• Proposals must adhere to page limits and templates outlined in the call documentation.

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 address contaminants in construction products/waste and their impact on circularity.
• Proposals should include synergies with existing NEB and Horizon Europe projects.
• Lump sum funding requires clear milestone-based deliverables.