ECONUM: Supporting the development of an innovative, circular digital economy with reduced environmental impact

What is the ECONUM call for projects?

The ECONUM call for projects aims to support innovation projects in sustainable digital technologies through 4 pillars:

  • An eco-design pillar for sustainable digital infrastructure projects based on equipment and software that optimize environmental impact.
  • A reuse/reconditioning pillar for innovative product solutions or organizational models
  • A responsible production pillar that encourages frugal innovation and the functionality economy

What are the eligibility criteria for the ECONUM call for projects?

  • Companies on their own or in consortia, possibly with academic players
  • The cost of the project must be between 300 k€ and 5 M€.
  • The maximum duration of the project is 36 months.
  • The consortium must include a maximum of 5 partners
  • A qualitative environmental impact analysis must be carried out

Selection process

  • Quality of the innovation project: consortium, project set-up, financing plan, innovation intensity, quantification of impacts
  • Replication capability
  • Importance and market relevance
  • Financing plan

Financing terms and conditions

The rate of project financing depends on the activities carried out and the size of the company:

  • From 25% to 70% for research, development and innovation
  • From 50% to 70% for feasibility studies
  • From 15% to 35 for industrialization
  • 50% for consulting services

Depending on the nature of the work, the subsidy will be 60% or 75%.

Will you be a candidate for this call for projects?

 

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