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Joint Cluster Initiatives (EUROCLUSTERS) for Europe’s recovery

European Commission

Applications must be submitted exclusively online via the Application Portal https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/FutureProofTextiles-1st-OpenCallTechnical Innovation (40%): Assesses the novelty, feasibility, and scalability of the proposed solution.Impact & Sustainability (30%): Evaluates the contribution to supply chain resilience, digitalization, and the green transition.Business Viability (20%): Measures market potential, financial sustainability, and commercialization strategy.Implementatio

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  • Date closing: September 18, 2026
  • Amount: -
  • Industry focus: All
  • Total budget: 1M €
  • Entity type: Public Agency
  • Vertical focus: All
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    Open
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  • Geographic focus: EU;
  • Public/Private: Public
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Overview

Applications must be submitted exclusively online via the Application Portal https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/FutureProofTextiles-1st-OpenCall

  1. Technical Innovation (40%): Assesses the novelty, feasibility, and scalability of the proposed solution.
  2. Impact & Sustainability (30%): Evaluates the contribution to supply chain resilience, digitalization, and the green transition.
  3. Business Viability (20%): Measures market potential, financial sustainability, and commercialization strategy.
  4. Implementation Feasibility (10%): Reviews SME capacity, resource allocation, and the execution timeline outline.

Coordinated by UNIWA, a five-member international Evaluation Committee ensures a strictly confidential and impartial selection process, free from national or professional conflicts of interest. Applications are evaluated fairly against official criteria, with strict adherence to ESG standards and the EU’s "Do No Significant Harm" (DNSH) principle. Furthermore, selected projects must actively integrate climate-neutral, circular economy practices and strive for gender equality across all personnel levels.

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profile.clustercollaboration.eu/profile/cluster-partnership-initiative/c9fcd533-bf23-4b23-bd18-adb2e57b37a4

  1. https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-proof-textiles  

Link to useful documents:

  1. https://uniwagr-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/sarris_uniwa_gr/IgA3JSEQNQarTbIdybbg9j2aAShx_Huvw43_Q6DOzJN7s78?e=MCeCiA
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