Horizon Europe, the EU's research and innovation funding programme 2021-2027, funds circular economy related R&I projects under Cluster 4 and Cluster 6.

Cluster 4 "Digital, Industry and Space"

• Many circular economy related R&I topics, but not all, are under Destination 1 "Climate neutral, circular and digitised production", dealing with technologies enabling circularity in the manufacturing, process and construction industries.
• Topics on circular economy in the area of raw materials and advanced materials can also be found under Destination 2 "Increased autonomy in key strategic value chains for resilient industry".
• Topics are currently open for submission.
• Deadline: 30 March 2022, 17:00 CEST. Apply on the Funding and Tenders Portal to Destination 1 and/or Destination 2.
• Cluster 4 virtual Info Days from 29 November to 1 December 2021.
• No registration is required. All sessions will be available here. 

Cluster 6 "Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment" 

• Most circular economy related R&I topics are under Destination "Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors", dealing with a systemic approach across sectors, as well as civil society, and covering the whole value chain, including technological, business, governance and social innovation aspects.
• Topics are currently open for submission.
• Deadline: 15 February 2022, 17:00 CET.
• Apply on the Funding and Tenders Portal.
• Cluster 6 virtual Info Days took place on 25 and 26 October. Recordings and presentations are available here.