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# Horizon Europe (EU R&D Framework Program)
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## Overview
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Horizon Europe is the EU's key funding program for research and innovation, providing grants for collaborative R&D and innovation projects with strong focus on Green Deal objectives.
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## Managing Body
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European Commission
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## Funding Type
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Grants for collaborative R&D and innovation projects
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## Funding Amount
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- Multi-partner Research/Innovation Actions: 70–100% of costs
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- Project budgets: €3–10+ million range
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- EIC Accelerator (within Horizon Europe): Up to €2.5M grant + optional equity up to €15M
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## Deadlines
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- Calls released under multi-year work programmes
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- 2024 call on "Hubs for Circularity": 19 Sept 2023 (closed)
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- EIC Accelerator: Short applications continuous; Full application deadlines: 12 March 2025 (closed), 1 October 2025 (closed)
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- Next EIC Accelerator deadlines: Check official website for 2026 dates
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- Horizon Europe calls: Check Funding & Tenders portal for current 2026 calls
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## Eligibility
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- Consortia of at least 3 entities from different EU/associated countries
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- Some instruments support single SMEs
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- EIC Accelerator: Single startups/SMEs with breakthrough innovations
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## Thematic Alignment
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Strong focus on Green Deal objectives:
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- Circular economy
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- Industrial symbiosis
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- Emissions reduction
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- Digital industrial innovation
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- Processes4Planet partnership: "Hubs for Circularity" for industrial-urban symbiosis solutions (TRL 6–8)
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## Relevance to City Resource Graph
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- Industrial symbiosis platforms
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- Cross-company resource optimization
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- Digital platforms for circular economy
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- Smart industrial clusters
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## Links
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- [Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders_en) - Main portal with call documents
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- [A.SPIRE Partnership](https://aspire2050.eu/) - Processes4Planet partnership
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- [EIC Accelerator](https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-opportunities/eic-accelerator/eic-accelerator-open_en)
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## Application Checklist
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### Pre-Application Requirements
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- [ ] Verify eligibility:
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- [ ] **Consortium**: At least 3 entities from different EU/associated countries (✅ Germany eligible as partner)
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- [ ] **OR** single SME for some instruments (EIC Accelerator)
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- [ ] Determine project type:
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- [ ] Collaborative R&D project (consortium required) OR
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- [ ] Single SME innovation (EIC Accelerator)
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- [ ] Build consortium (if collaborative):
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- [ ] At least 3 partners from different EU countries
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- [ ] Include research institutions, SMEs, large companies
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- [ ] Define roles and responsibilities
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- [ ] Check specific call requirements and deadlines
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### Required Documents (Collaborative Projects)
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- [ ] Consortium agreement
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- [ ] Project description with innovation focus
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- [ ] Work packages and deliverables
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- [ ] Budget breakdown per partner
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- [ ] CVs of key team members
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- [ ] Partnership agreements
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- [ ] Letters of support
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- [ ] Market analysis and impact assessment
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- [ ] Circular economy/environmental impact description
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### Required Documents (EIC Accelerator - Single SME)
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- [ ] See [EIC Accelerator checklist](./eic-accelerator.md) for details
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- [ ] Company registration (German/EU)
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- [ ] Business plan
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- [ ] Technology description (TRL 5-8)
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- [ ] Market analysis
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### Application Steps
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1. [ ] Review [Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders_en)
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2. [ ] Check current 2026 calls for circular economy/industrial symbiosis
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3. [ ] For collaborative projects: Build consortium (3+ partners from different countries)
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4. [ ] For single SME: Consider EIC Accelerator (no consortium needed)
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5. [ ] Review call-specific requirements and deadlines
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6. [ ] Prepare and submit application before deadline
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### Project Alignment Checklist
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- [ ] Project aligns with Green Deal objectives
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- [ ] Demonstrates circular economy/industrial symbiosis focus
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- [ ] Shows environmental impact and emissions reduction
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- [ ] Includes digital innovation component (if applicable)
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- [ ] Demonstrates EU-wide impact
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- [ ] Shows collaboration benefits (if consortium)
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### Consortium Building (Collaborative Projects)
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- [ ] Identify partners from different EU countries
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- [ ] Define partner roles (research, industry, SME, large company)
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- [ ] Establish consortium agreement
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- [ ] Allocate work packages to partners
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- [ ] Define budget distribution
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- [ ] Note: Germany/Berlin company can be consortium coordinator or partner
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### Post-Submission
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- [ ] Save confirmation and reference number
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- [ ] Monitor evaluation timeline
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- [ ] Prepare for potential evaluation/interview
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- [ ] Have additional documentation ready if requested
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## Application Tips
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- Requires strong consortium building across EU countries
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- Focus on TRL 5-8 for EIC Accelerator
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- Emphasize environmental impact and circular economy benefits
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- Multi-year work programmes require early planning
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- **German companies eligible** - can participate in consortia or apply alone (EIC Accelerator)
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- **Berlin location perfect** - EU member state eligible for all calls
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