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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-01-two-stage

Deploying circular systemic solutions through living labs in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic)

IA Cluster 6 €10,000,000 16 Apr 2026 (Stage 1)
Topic Code HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-01-two-stage F&T Portal
Call Identifier HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-two-stage Call 01 — two-stage (2026)
Instrument HORIZON-IA Innovation Action
Budget Model Lump Sum HORIZON-AG-LS
Funding Rate 70% Annex G — IA = 70% (100% non-profit)
Page Limit (Part B) 10pp (S1) / 45pp (S2) IA + lump sum — two-stage
Evaluation Thresholds 3 / 3 / 3 · cum. 10 Standard — no override
Expected Projects 2 Around €5.00M each (WP stated)
Destination Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors WP Part 9
Cluster / Pillar Cluster 6 / Pillar II Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources
China Eligibility Excluded ⚠ Destination excludes RIA/IA
Special Conditions CCRI topic SSH required · MAA encouraged (not eligibility)
Verify: Open this topic on the F&T Portal →  ·  Sources: General Annexes 2026-2027, WP Part 9
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Two-stage submission. Stage 1 proposals are limited to 10 pages (Part B). Stage 1 deadline: 16 April 2026. Only proposals passing Stage 1 evaluation will be invited to submit a full Stage 2 proposal (45 pages).
Chinese entities are excluded from IA actions under this destination. Legal entities established in China are not eligible to participate in Innovation Actions (IAs) falling under Destination ‘Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors’. See General Annex B.

Expected Outcomes

  1. Increased circularity and reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants in the economic sectors, services and product value chains at local and/or regional scale, and efficient valorisation of local resources, with positive effects on air and water quality as well as on biodiversity.
  2. Widespread deployment and easier replication, scalability and visibility of circular systemic solutions for a multiplication of their economic, social and environmental benefits.
  3. Enhanced collaboration and knowledge transfer between public authorities as cities and regions, companies, research and citizens in addressing environmental challenges, as climate-change, resource depletion and biodiversity loss.

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