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€1,000,000
Jun 23, 2026
Sep 18, 2026
Single Market Programme (SMP)
Cascade funding (FSTP – Financial Support to Third Parties). Link to the online Application Portal : https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/FutureProofTextiles-1st-OpenCallOpen Call objective: Empowering 20 SMEs in the textile sector to successfully navigate the "twin transitions" of digital transformation and green sustainability. Support: Beyond the €60,000 co-financing grant (50 000 EUR – fixed lump Sum Grant, 10 000 EUR – required self-funding by SME), FutureProofTextiles offers extensive capacity-building and networking resources to help build a connected SME ecosystem:Tailored Training: An average of 40 hours per SME focusing on digital transformation, circular economy principles, and sustainable production.Dedicated Mentoring: Custom technical consulting and mentoring sessions for up to 6 selected SMEs based on specific needs.Open-Access Materials: Production of 100 hours of scalable training curricula and best-practice guides for the broader textile sector.Cross-Border Networking: Facilitation of international collaboration to foster an innovative textile ecosystem.(Further details regarding these services will be shared with the selected SMEs.)Who can apply: Company sizeApplicants must fall under the category of SME, according toEuropean Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC* Partnerships Clusters and intermediary organisations are not eligible even if they are SMEs.Each applicant should represent a single SME, not a consortia of multiple SMEs.IndustryApplicants must be SMEs operating in the textile value chain. SMEs from complementary sectors (e.g., tech, machinery) are also eligible, provided their proposed innovation directly contributes to the textile value chain. Activities must align with a relevant NACE code (or national equivalent), such as:Textile manufacturing: C13.1, C13.2, C13.3, C13.9Apparel manufacturing: C14.1, C14.3Textile-based products and technical textiles: C15.12, C22.19Textile recycling and circularity: C38Digital and innovative solutions for the textile sector: J62, J63Manufacture of machinery for textile, apparel and leather production:C 28.94 LocationOnly SMEs legally established in countries participating in the Single Market Programme (SMP) are eligible to apply. This includes EU Member States and any other country formally associated with the SMP. A full list of participating countries is published here: List of participating countries in the Single Market Programme (SMP)LanguageThe applicant SME must have at least one staff member who speaks English and will be actively involved in the implementation process, handling all communication needs with the consortium.Submission Rules:Platform Proposal submitted online on the EU Survey Platform. Any other means will not be accepted. Application FormLanguageProposals must be written in English. Submissions done in any other language will not be evaluated. Submission LimitApplicant SMEs may submit up to two proposals per Open Call round (one under Green Transition and one under Digital Innovations). Despite this, each SME is eligible to receive a maximum of one grant award across the entire program.Proposal RequirementsThe proposal must demonstrate a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 5 or higher.Compliance & EthicsApplicants must confirm their full compliance with all rules, including absence of double funding, and conflict of interest, by reviewing and signing the mandatory forms included in the application:Funding eligibility and absence of conflict of interest declaration formSME and Eligibility declaration formStep by Step Guide Applicants may submit one proposal for a Green Transition project and one for a Digital Innovation project. Please note that a separate application must be submitted for each.Step 1: Verify EligibilityReview the eligibility requirements thoroughly to ensure your organization and project qualify for funding.Step 2: Concept & BudgetingCheck out “Exhaustive List of Eligible Activities and Eligible Costs” document. Check out “Needs of the SMEs in the Textile Sector” document, which helps the brainstorming process.Brainstorm your proposal. When brainstorming, keep in mind that the project implementation period is 9months. Compose an initial draft, and develop a comprehensive budget based on eligible costs. Clearly define your objectives by establishing specific milestones.Step 3: Draft ResponsesPrepare your answers for each section of the “Standardized Application Form Template” document, before starting the online submission.Step 4: Prepare Mandatory DocumentsComplete and sign the following required forms:Complete the “Tables with Activities, Budget, Milestones, and Risks” document. Please note that milestones may be subject to negotiation if the proposal is selected, and applicants will not be evaluated based on the proposed milestonesFill in the “SME and Eligibility Declaration form”.Fill in the “Funding eligibility and absence of conflict of interest declaration form”.Step 5: Complete the Online Form Access the online portal – EU Survey to input your responses. We recommend using a stable internet connection to prevent data loss.Step 6: Upload AttachmentsAttach all mandatory documents from Step 4 into their respective upload fields within the form.All necessary documents are available for downloading through the Application portal and through the relevant posts in projects LindeIn and ECCP page.profile.clustercollaboration.eu/profile/cluster-partnership-initiative/c9fcd533-bf23-4b23-bd18-adb2e57b37a4https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-proof-textiles You can also contact: fpt.eu.helpdesk@gmail.com