POLREC 2nd Networking Open Call for Polymer Recycling Industries
Supporting SMEs in polymer & elastomer recycling through networking and international events, to foster international connections between SMEs, companies, and R&D centers within and beyond the polymer industry.
The POLREC Networking Open Call is designed for SMEs in the plastics, rubber, and composites industries, helping them to develop international strategies and expand into new markets beyond their national scope through participation in business fairs, exhibitions, and matchmaking events.
🔍 Summary
The POLREC Networking Open Call 2025 provides financial support to SMEs in the polymers & elastomers industries to attend networking events, trade fairs, and matchmaking activities related to recycling solutions (mechanical, chemical, and digitalisation of process & traceability). The aim is to help SMEs develop international strategies, establish new business connections, and expand into global markets.
📌 Key Details
- Type of projects to be funded: Participation in networking events, trade fairs, conferences, and matchmaking events supporting polymer & elastomer recycling.
- Sectors / Domain: Transport & mobility, construction, renewable energy, digital & electronics, health, consumer goods, and packaging industries.
- Individual or consortium: Only individual SMEs can apply.
- Eligibility requirements:
- SMEs legally established in EU Member States or Single Market Programme (SMP) associated countries.
- Engaged or planning activities in polymer/elastomer recycling or digital recycling solutions. - Specific topics or challenges: Strengthening international collaborations and fostering business relationships in polymer & elastomer recycling solutions.
- Project duration: Events must take place before 15th July 2025.
💰 Funding Details
- Funding rate: 100% of the requested grant, paid after approval of the final report.
- Budget conditions:
- Up to €2,500 per SME for participation in European and overseas events.
- Funding based on event duration (e.g., €500 for a 1-day event, €2,500 for 5-day events).
- A total of 67 SMEs will be selected, with a maximum budget of €36,500. - Payments:
- 100% lump sum after submission and approval of the Final Activity Report.
- SMEs must document at least three new contacts and attend two business meetings.
🗓️ Important Dates
- Open call period: 15 January 2025 – 14 March 2025
- Evaluation & selection: 14 March – 21 March 2025
- Notification to applicants: 21 March – 26 March 2025
- Financial agreements signed: Before 4 April 2025
- Events deadline: Before 15 July 2025
📥 How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via the Cluster Submission Platform:
clustersubmissionplatform.eu
No additional documents are needed at submission stage.
💡 Need More Info?
For questions, contact POLREC partners in Denmark, France, Germany, Spain, or Portugal.
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Closes
14/03/2025
Max funding per project
2.500€