FutureProofTextiles 1st Open Call round
Applications closed 18.09.2026. This call is closed.
The FutureProofTextiles 1st Open Call round offers financial support to small and medium enterprises operating within the textile sector across the European Union. Backed by Future Proof Textiles and the European Commission, the call facilitates projects addressing the digital and green transitions.
Selected SMEs can receive up to €50,000 in funding to deploy innovative solutions in textiles, digitalization, and circular economy practices, with a mandatory €10,000 co-financing contribution. The deadline for submitting applications is September 18, 2026.
What is funded
The call funds initiatives designed to advance digital and ecological transitions in the textile sector. Grants are intended to support the development and adoption of innovative solutions, digitalization measures, and circular economy practices across the value chain.
The programme focuses on modernizing business models and improving sustainability within participating companies. Specific line-item eligible expenditure breakdowns are not detailed in the available call text.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants must be small and medium enterprises that comply with official EU SME status definitions. They must operate directly within the textile value chain or closely related industrial sectors.
Participation is targeted at enterprises registered within the European Union. Entities outside the SME classification or those operating outside the textile domain are not eligible under this call.
Conditions and requirements
Applicants must commit to providing €10,000 in co-financing alongside the maximum grant allocation of €50,000. Successful applicants must also agree to participate in required training modules and fulfill formal reporting obligations during the project period.
Practical tip. Verify your enterprise meets the EU SME threshold and ensure your cash flow can accommodate the mandatory €10,000 co-financing before preparing the application. Align internal staffing to cover both project activities and the mandatory training and reporting components.
How to apply
Applications must be completed and submitted through the designated online application survey system provided for the call. Applicants are required to prepare their project documentation in line with the instructions in the submission form.
All proposals must be submitted before the closing deadline on September 18, 2026. The donor does not specify an alternative submission route beyond the electronic form.
Applications are submitted on the donor’s page: ec.europa.eu.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Donor | Future Proof Textiles / European Commission |
| Programme | FutureProofTextiles |
| Budget | Up to €50,000 (with €10,000 co-financing requirement) |
| Deadline | September 18, 2026 |
| Who can apply | Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) |
| Geography | European Union |
| Type of support | Grant |
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