Eco-innovation: when business meets the environment
08/05/2012 - 2012 Eco-innovation call for proposals is open
Got a great business project that could make Europe greener but don't know how to get it off the ground? The 2012 Eco-innovation call for proposals may be for you!
The European Commission grants up to 50% co-funding to finance green ideas: the total budget available for the 2012 Call is 34.8 Million Euros.
The call will close on 06 September 2012 at 17:00, Brussels local time.
With 3.4 million jobs in eco-industries and a growing demand for environmental products and services, Europe has the potential to meet the environmental challenges of the future. The EU's Eco-innovation initiative was set up to tap this potential to the fullest by giving clever ideas and new environmentally-friendly solutions a chance to reach an EU-wide market. Eco-innovation boosts economic growth whilst protecting the environment.
The cross-cutting initiative provides funding for projects in various sectors that mitigate environmental impacts or promote a more efficient use of resources. Priority areas include material recycling, buildings, the food and drink sector as well as greener business.
Ecology goes hand in hand with innovation. Projects must be environmentally beneficial, innovative and economically viable in the medium to long-term. Eco-innovation funding is only there to help ideas get off the ground - the project must be able to carry on without EU funding.
Do you have an idea for a new process, product or service that is good for business and the environment, but need help getting it to market? Find out more about the project, how to apply for funding and look for inspiration by checking out what other projects have done.