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Official call identifier: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01
Objective of the call
The objective of this call is to improve the ecodesign and circularity of consumer electronics. It supports new or improved product design that increases durability, reusability, reparability, upgradability, recyclability, and the use of recycled content, while reducing waste, emissions, and resource extraction.
Scope of activities
Projects should develop, test, and demonstrate ecodesign solutions for consumer electronics. Activities may include design for durability, reuse, repair, disassembly, separability, recycling, recycled content uptake, component reuse, easier dismantling, remanufacturing, and improved recovery of critical and strategic raw materials. Proposals should also assess incentives and business models that reward circular design and product durability, such as extended guarantees, VAT-related mechanisms, leasing, and product-service systems. Solutions must consider chemical safety, lifecycle environmental performance, consumer benefits, and relevant legislation.
Eligible applicants
- Innovative SMEs, startups and enterprises aiming to scale and strengthen competitiveness
- Public-sector organisations driving transformation and societal impact
- Research and academic institutions commercialising knowledge
- Non-profit organisations delivering purpose-driven innovation
- Participation is limited to legal entities established in Member States, Iceland and Norway, associated countries, OECD countries and MERCOSUR countries. (described in General Annex A, General Annex B, General Annex C)
- Minimum 3 independent partners from 3 eligible countries
Specific consortium we are looking for:
Consortia should include material and product manufacturers, consumer electronics producers, recycling and recovery actors, circular economy experts, business model developers, lifecycle assessment specialists, SSH experts, and consumer-focused organisations. Participation of SMEs and partners from countries with actual electronics production is encouraged.
Eligible costs
Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum contribution under the Horizon Europe Lump Sum Model Grant Agreement. Activities may include:
- Research and development of advanced photonic devices and circuits
- Integration of novel materials and architectures
- Prototype fabrication and testing
- System-level validation in representative application domains
- Performance benchmarking and optimisation
- Dissemination and exploitation activities
Funding conditions
Type of action:
Innovation Actions (IA)
Funding rate:
Up to 70% (100% for non-profit legal entities)
EU contribution per project:
Around EUR 5,000,000
Number of funded projects:
Up to 2 projects
Project duration:
Typically 36 months
Technology Readiness Level (TRL):
TRL 6–8 by the end of the project
*Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) describe the maturity of a technology, from basic research (TRL 1) to fully deployed, market-ready solutions (TRL 9).
Deadline for submission
22 September 2027