This opportunity funds projects that implement circular systemic solutions at city and regional levels through living labs involving multiple stakeholders. It aims to increase circularity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air and water quality, and preserve biodiversity. Projects must demonstrate collaboration among public authorities, companies, academia, and citizens, applying systemic socio-ecological approaches and multi-actor governance to validate and upscale innovative solutions.
Eligible applicants are consortia including at least five distinct living labs linked to regional or local authorities in EU Member States or Associated Countries. Proposals must apply a multi-actor approach involving diverse stakeholders and meet specific admissibility and country eligibility condi