Deploying circular systemic solutions through living labs in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic)[E8]

From the notice

Call: Call 01 - two stage (2027). Type of action: HORIZON Innovation Actions. Expected Outcome: Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: increased circularity and reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants in the economic sectors, services and product value chains at local and/or regional scale. This also includes an efficient valorisation of local resources, with positive effects on air and water quality as well as on biodiversity; widespread deployment and easier replication, scalability and visibility of circular systemic solutions for a multiplication of their economic, social and environmental benefits; enhanced collaboration and knowledge transfer between public authorities (cities and regions), companies, research and citizens in addressing environmental challenges, such as climate-change, resource depletion and biodiversity loss. Scope: This topic supports the implementation of the European Commission’s Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI). It builds on a series of CCRI-related topics funded under Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe, and replicated every one to two programming year since 2021. The goal is to accelerate place-based innovation, boost skills and capacities and support the implementation of solutions for a circular systemic transition at city or region level. Implementing circular systemic solutions reduces environmental impacts and contribute to the preservation of biodiversity, by decreasing the extraction of primary raw materials and minimizing waste generation. This topic specifically f…[E3]

• ConditionEU grant rules apply: check the call conditions for who can apply, consortium rules and co-funding.[E4]
• The notice data states no restriction on who may bid. Exclusion grounds and selection criteria in the tender documents still apply.

• RiskBidding has not opened. Scope and dates can change before the call for competition.[E5]
• RiskThis is a grant, not a contract. Grants usually need a proposal against the funder's criteria, may need partners and often need co-funding.[E5]
• UnknownWe read the published notice, not the full tender documents.

1. First seen · 28 Oct 2026, 21:22 UTC

   The source published a planning or prior information notice. Bidding has not opened.

   Source document HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01-two-stage:31094501:2026-10-07T11:22:43.052+0200

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1. E1

   The buyer is European Commission.

   Document HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01-two-stage:31094501:2026-10-07T11:22:43.052+0200, field /metadata/type/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 21:22 UTC · source ↗ (opens in a new tab)

2. E2

   Proposals must be submitted by 8 Apr 2027, 02:00 Central European time (UTC+2).

   “2027-04-08T00:00:00.000+0000”

   Document HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01-two-stage:31094501:2026-10-07T11:22:43.052+0200, field /metadata/deadlineDate/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 21:22 UTC · source ↗ (opens in a new tab)

3. E3

   The buyer describes the requirement in the notice.

   “Expected Outcome: Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: increased circularity and reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants in the economic sectors, services and product value chains at local and/or regional scale. T…”

   Document HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01-two-stage:31094501:2026-10-07T11:22:43.052+0200, field /metadata/descriptionByte/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 21:22 UTC · source ↗ (opens in a new tab)

4. E4

   EU grant rules apply: check the call conditions for who can apply, consortium rules and co-funding.

   “EU call topic”

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5. E5

   This call is forthcoming: it is announced but not open yet.

   “31094501”

   Document HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01-two-stage:31094501:2026-10-07T11:22:43.052+0200, field /metadata/status/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 21:22 UTC · source ↗ (opens in a new tab)

6. E6

   The notice was published on 4 Feb 2027.

   “2027-02-04T00:00:00.000+0000”

   Document HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01-two-stage:31094501:2026-10-07T11:22:43.052+0200, field /metadata/startDate/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 21:22 UTC · source ↗ (opens in a new tab)

7. E7

   The Funding & Tenders Portal gives the status as forthcoming.

   Document HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01-two-stage:31094501:2026-10-07T11:22:43.052+0200, field /metadata/status/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 21:22 UTC · source ↗ (opens in a new tab)

8. E8

   The notice is titled "Deploying circular systemic solutions through living labs in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic)".

   Document HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01-two-stage:31094501:2026-10-07T11:22:43.052+0200, field /metadata/title/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 21:22 UTC · source ↗ (opens in a new tab)

9. E9

   The EU contribution per grant is up to EUR 6,000,000 (from EUR 5,000,000).

   Document HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01-two-stage:31094501:2026-10-07T11:22:43.052+0200, field /metadata/budgetOverview/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 21:22 UTC · source ↗ (opens in a new tab)

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