Who can apply?

This call is open to all legal persons that are based in eligible countries but the priority will be given to Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Clusters of applicants and projects which demonstrate a European added value and have a high potential for market replication are strongly encouraged.

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What will be funded?

This call supports Eco-innovative projects in different sectors which aim at the prevention or reduction of environmental impacts or which contribute to the optimal use of resources. However, more specific priorities have been set up considering its important environmental impact.

More about priority areas >>

Reference documents - Call 2009: Online Submission Tool & Guides

Please note that the new 2010 guide for proposers and EPSS user guide are still under elaboration, so the documents below are for your information only!

Submission of your proposal is only possible online.

Guide for proposers 2009 (PDF, 1.64 Mb)

EPSS User Guide 2009 (PDF, 1.09 Mb)

Proposal Online Submission Tool - EPSS

As soon as the electronic proposal submission system EPSS has been set up, you will find here the link to submit your proposal.

Note: The following PDF files are the application forms for 2010, which will be downloadable in an edible Word and Excel format from EPSS. They have been included here for information, so that you can already see, which information we will request from you. For your proposal, please only use the templates provided in EPSS.

2010 Proposals Part B form (PDF, 195 Kb)

2010 Proposals Part C form (PDF, 175 Kb)

Attention: Check if this programme is suitable for you. It may not be if:

• You have a great idea focusing on the public sector: Go to LIFE website
• Your project focuses on energy efficiency or renewable energy: Go to IEE website
• Your project is at an early research or development stage, or has a high technology risk: Go to RTD FP7 website
• Your project focuses on land-use, planning and water management: Go to LIFE+ website or to DG RTD FP7 website