The ING Fund for a more circular economyThe circular economy is a restorative and regenerative economy. By maintaining the value of the products, materials and resources in the economy through smart product design, repurposing and/or shared use of products, it reduces the extraction of natural resources by using resources already present in the economy. supports organisations and their training and employment projects that help to preserve natural resources throughout a value chain.
The call is aimed at proposals that eliminate or reduce as far as possible the creation of waste. Ecodesign and reuseReuse designates all operations by which substances, materials or products that are not waste are used again in an identical way to their originally intended purpose. will play a key role in this prevention stage, both in quality and quantity.
In that respect, certain initiatives will be necessary to extend the life or intensify the use of goods and their components, such as
- reuse
- sharing
- repair
- economy of functionality
- reconditioning
- remanufacturing
- collection
- dismantling
- sorting
- cleaning
- quality control
- stock management
- arrangement
- sale
- transport
What’s on offer?
Every project can receive financial support between 25,000 and 50,000 euros.
How can you apply?
Submit your candidature online on 25 June 2024 at the latest.
More information
Read more about the ING Fund for a more circular economy .