POLREC 2nd Networking Open Call:
Exciting opportunity for SMEs in plastics, rubber & composites!
The POLREC 2nd Networking Open Call is designed for SMEs in the plastics, rubber, and composites industries, helping them to develop international strategies and expand into new markets beyond their national scope through participation in business fairs, exhibitions, and matchmaking events. Targeted SMEs may operate in various sectors, including transport and mobility, construction, renewable energy, digital and electronics, health, consumer goods, and industrial or food packaging.
Eligible applicants are small or medium sized enterprises (SME) in accordance with the SME definition of the European Union based in EU members states or in the Single Market Programme participating countries.
The applicant can either choose an event from the list of events identified by POLREC consortium and detailed in the Guide For Applicant (section 3.2 – available on the Open Call page of the Cluster Submission Platform) or propose another event if it contributes to the objectives of polymer & elastomer recycling and takes place before 15th July 2025. The types of events eligible to apply for a Networking sub-grant are:
- Business/ trade fairs & exhibitions in Europe and outside Europe (Oversea)
- Conferences, conventions and forums in Europe and outside Europe (Oversea)
- Matchmaking events in Europe and outside Europe (Oversea)
Opening date: 15 January 2025 – Call deadline: 14 March 2025, 6PM