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04-07 November 2025  Rimini Expo Centre, Italy
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European Commission

FIND THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION AT ECOMONDO

Funding circular economy innovation in Europe

This year, two Executive Agencies of the European Commission will jointly take part in Ecomondo.

 

Together CINEA and EISMEA manage key EU funding programmes supporting nature, renewable energy generation and storage, biodiversity, circular economy  and the green transition in Europe.

 

Find out how you can get up to speed with the latest European funding opportunities and meet successful projects and companies that are driving the transition towards the circular economy:

About the EU Executive Agencies and the Funding Programmes

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European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)

The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) has been established by the European Commission to implement parts of EU funding programmes. The Agency manages seven EU programmes worth around €88 billion: Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), part of Horizon Europe (“Energy, Transport and Climate”), LIFE Programme, European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), Innovation Fund, EU Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism and Just Transition Mechanism.

European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

 

The European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) implements the European Innovation Council and manages other EU programmes focusing on SME support, innovation and the single market. The European Innovation Council (EIC) has been established under the Horizon Europe programme. It has a budget of € 10.1 billion (2021–2027) to support game changing innovations throughout the lifecycle from early-stage research to proof of concept, technology transfer, and the financing and scale up of start-ups and SMEs.

EU stand

Visit the EU Stand to hear about different funding opportunities and to meet successful projects and companies are that driving the transition towards the circular economy.

This year two EU Executive Agencies will be there representing the European Commission.

 

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Project and companies’ pitches

At the EU Stand, Ecomondo visitors will have the chance to hear directly from successful projects and companies about how European funds helped bring their innovative ideas to life. It is a unique occasion to discuss with peers, create potential partnerships and have a first-hand account of their experience with EU funding.

A comprehensive list of projects and companies that will be present at the EU Stand will be published after September.

One-to-EU meetings at the Stand

Ecomondo visitors will have the opportunity to meet representatives from CINEA and EISMEA during the One-to-EU meetings. These one-to-one talks will be held at the EU Stand in the Hall Sud throughout the event.

One-to-EU meetings are a way for visitors to get useful insights into the funding opportunities available and the application process.

Visitors can just pass by the Stand during the fair and meet the experts dealing with one of the several funding programmes that the Agencies implement on behalf of the European Commission.