The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) has an open call for proposals under EKOO: Circulaire economie, supporting collaborative research and development projects focused on circular products, processes, and services.
Deadline: December 3, 2026, at 17:00.
Scope: Netherlands · Collaborative R&D · Circular economy.
Funding
The call has a total budget of €2.5 million and offers up to €500,000 per project. Funding is awarded through a competitive selection process, with the highest-scoring proposals receiving grants until the available budget is exhausted.
What types of projects are eligible?
Technology-driven projects developed collaboratively by companies and research organisations, with at least one company participating in the consortium.
Eligible areas include manufacturing, energy technologies, construction and infrastructure, and consumer goods such as electronics, furniture, textiles, and non-plastic packaging.
Important information
This funding scheme is not intended for projects primarily focused on recycling or raw material recovery. It also excludes areas covered by specific EKOO funding schemes, such as circular plastics, biobased circular materials, and critical raw materials.
The call may be particularly relevant for SMEs and technology centres developing circular design solutions, longer-lasting products, reuse models, or innovative industrial processes that reduce resource consumption.
Source: RVO – EKOO Circulaire economie