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HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-02-two-stage

Open topic: Using the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative to strengthen urban manufacturing in support of the Clean Industrial Deal

IA Cluster 6 €20,000,000 16 Apr 2026 (Stage 1)
Topic Code HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-02-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 3 €6–8M 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
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. Urban manufacturers significantly increase their resource efficiency and circular material use.
  2. Urban manufacturers contribute significantly to EU climate, zero pollution, circularity and biodiversity goals by engaging in clean, sustainable and circular business practices.
  3. Improved knowledge sharing and supporting digital tools and methods are made available that facilitate the adoption of circular business practices and enable large-scale diffusion.

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