Project description
Accelerate your transition towards a smarter and more sustainable future.
- €1,000,000 allocated through fixed lump-sum funding – €50,000 per SME
- 20 projects funded to drive digital innovation in support of the green transition
- 40 hours of specialised training in the circular economy and Industry 4.0
- Tailored support and mentoring to help participants refine their business models and prepare for market entry
- Market(s): All
- Call for Projects: FutureProofTextiles
- Type of Call: Single-partner project
- Applicant: An SME operating within the textile value chain (or developing technologies or equipment serving this sector)
- Geographical Scope: European
- Funder: Europe
- Eligibility Criteria:
Development of a digital innovation project supporting the green transition
Development of an innovation project that has reached Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5 or above
Ability to provide €10,000 in co-financing
Established in a country participating in the Single Market Programme (SMP)
Operating within the textile value chain, or developing technologies or equipment serving this sector - Detailed funding rates:
Research organisations, regardless of their legal status (EPIC, GIP, associations, etc.): grants cover up to 40% of their full costs
Public research laboratories: funding covers up to 100% of their marginal costs - Funding: 20 projects funded – €50,000 per SME
- Deadline: 18 September 2026
