Entries are open for the 2008 CIP Eco-Innovation fund, which has a total of £22/28 million in grants available for innovative, environmental-friendly projects in the areas of materials recycling, sustainable buildings, food and drink, cleaner industrial processes, green business and smart purchasing.
The fund is open to all legal persons based in the eligible countries, but the priority will be given to SMEs. Clusters of applicants and projects which demonstrate a European added value and have a high potential for market replication are strongly encouraged.
The closing date for all submissions is 11 September 2008.
For more information on the Eco-Innovation funding programme, visit http://ec.europa.eu/environment/etap/ecoinnovation/index_en.htm.