The “Circular Production NRW” (ZiPo.NRW) funding call is entering the next round: applications can now be submitted until December 15, 2025.
The second submission round of the “Circular Production NRW” funding call has started. It is primarily aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that want to implement projects to develop circular prototypes in mechanical engineering, product development or industrial processes.
We are looking for innovative ideas that develop prototypes for machines, products or processes along industrial value chains – for example, durable and repairable products, resource-saving production methods or innovative recycling processes.
The measure is funded by the ERDF/JTF program NRW 2021-2027. Applications can be submitted until December 15, 2025.
Funding conditions
- Type of funding: Grant
- Object of funding: Development and testing of cycle-oriented prototypes
- Funding rate and maximum funding amount:
- o Small companies: up to 90% (max. 300,000 euros)
- o Medium-sized companies: up to 70% (max. 300,000 euros)
- o Larger companies: up to 45% (max. 3 million euros)
Information event
On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the NRW Innovation Promotion Agency is offering a digital information event on the funding measure. The basics and objectives of the program will be presented and there will also be an opportunity to clarify individual questions.
- Information on the funding program can be found here.