Up2Circ Accelerator – 2nd Call for Funding for SMEs

Written by A. Antoniades on March 11, 2025. Posted in News.

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as the coordinator of Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus, would like to inform you that the 2nd Call for Applications for the Up2Circ Accelerator – 2nd Call is now open.

Up to 40 projects will receive financial support to validate and implement circular products and services. SMEs from EU Member States can apply for one of the following funding schemes:

Small-scale projects – Feasibility study for circular business models
- Fixed funding: €15,000
- Duration: 6 months
- Focus: Exploring and planning circular economy transformation
Large-scale projects – Pilot and demonstration activities
- Fixed funding: €50,000
- Duration: 12 months
- Focus: Implementing circularity through technology adoption, product design, or new business models

Eligibility Criteria:

• SMEs must have completed at least 50% of the Up2Circ Academy online learning programme
• SMEs must submit a circularity assessment report with the support of an Up2Circ advisor

Application period: March 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025 Apply here: https://up2circ.eu/second-open-call/

This is a great opportunity for SMEs in Cyprus to innovate and accelerate their circular economy transformation with EU support.
For more details, please refer to the FAQs or contact Elpida Christou, Cyprus EEN Advisor, at 22 89 42 78 or by email at christou.p.elpida@ucy.ac.cy

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