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 open for submission from 19 September 2023.
• Deadline: 7 February 2024, 17:00 CET.
• Cluster 4 Info Days will take place on 11-12 October 2023.
• Apply on the Funding and Tenders Portal.

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

• Most circular economy related R&I topics are under Destination 3 "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 open for submission from 17 October 2023.
• Deadline: 22 February 2024, 17:00 CET.
• Cluster 6 Info Days session on ‘Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors’ is taking place on 28 September 2023 in Brussels (hybrid).
• Apply on the Funding and Tenders Portal.