The general objective of ECIV first open call (OC1) is to support interregional innovation projects of circular economy (TRL in the range 6-8), based on the specific objectives, priorities and topics identified in different value chains and industrial sectors of the ECIV regions. ECIV 1st Open Call (OC1) for interregional circular innovation projects mobilises €9,129,770, cofunded by ECIV funding partners, ERDF and Horizon Europe.

ECIV first Open Call will concentrate efforts in promoting innovation all the three steps of industrial value chains: (non-exhaustive)

• Circular and sustainable new Materials, including new plastic solutions, green steel, critical raw materials, chemistry and biobased materials, new textile solutions, construction and demolition waste

• New Industrial Processes, including strategies and processes suppering the 9 R’s of circularity, like Ecodesign and lifestyle thinking, Product R’s, Industrial Symbioses, maximum valorisation of waste and by-products and renewable energy

• New Business Models, including circular supply models, product life extensions models, sharing models and product service models.

ECIV General Objective is to create the European Circular Innovation Valley (ECIV), which will connect different EU territories/regions with two interrelated purposes (green & economic):

• 1.         Making a significant advancement in the transition towards a circular economy of the participating regions (and of Europe as a whole). The project will make different EU value chains more innovative and circular and will turn these regions and Europe a better place to live.

• 2.       Generating sustainable growth and development in the participating regions (and in Europe as a whole). The project will take advantage of the economic opportunities offered by the transition to a circular economy, creating new markets and new businesses.

In the ECIV Project these overall Missions, Objectives and dimensions of Value Chains are specialized in 16 Sub-Missions, according to the regional assets in participating Regions.  We want to stimulate parties to develop common initiatives to find solutions for the Sub-Missions and at the same time develop new business. This is open to every actor who wants to cooperate with other participants to unlock additional benefits across value chains and ecosystems linked to these Sub-Missions to drive sustainable solutions for the economy and society.   We call on parties from different sectors to collaborate in cross-sectoral and interregional projects.