This Innovation open call aims to support SMEs by funding their polymer recycling projects. It is divided into three sub-topic that will support:

• Testing of solutions for the chemical recycling of polymer waste (plastics, rubber, composites), with a maximum budget of €30,000 per SME.
• Testing solutions for the mechanical recycling of polymer waste (plastics, rubber, composites), with a maximum budget of €30,000 per SME.
• Digitisation of polymer waste recycling processes to ensure traceability and control, with a maximum budget of €20,000 per SME.

The successful SMEs will be awarded a budget based on the quote from their service provider. This budget will be used exclusively to pay for the services provided as part of the project carried out by the SME.

European SMEs can apply  from 1st September to 31 October on the Cluster Submission Platform. Applicants must log in or create an account to access the application form for the POLREC open call.

To help you with your application, the POLREC project partners have published a Guide for Applicants that you can consult by clicking here. 

To help SMEs choose their service provider, Clúster MAV has identified a list of organisations  offering services or R&D support for the implementation of mechanical or chemical recycling solutions. These structures can be contacted by applicants to work on their project as part of their application to POLREC Innovation Open Call.

• POLREC partners organise an information webinar on POLREC Innovation Open Call, in English, on the 14^th of September 2023 from 10:00 to 11:30 - More information and registration here.
• Clúster MAV organise an information webinar on POLREC Innovation Open Call, in Catalan/Spanish, on the 19^th of September 2023 from 11:00 to 12:00 – More information and registration here.