EACI funds 45 eco-innovation projects

The Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation (EACI) has made its selection on the 2009 applications to the CIP's eco-innovation programme.

45 green innovation projects will receive € 32 million funding under the 2009 CIP Eco-innovation initiative. The projects were selected from among over 200 proposals submitted by the call deadline. Ranging from innovative materials for easy sorting and recycling to advanced production methods that save water and other resources, the selected projects are set to strengthen Europe’s competitive edge while improving its environmental standing.

Projects are spread over the following sectors

• Recycling: 33%
• Food and drink: 29%
• Buildings: 7%
• Others: 2%

Read full briefing from the EACI: http://etap.createsend2.com/T/ViewEmail/r/C5D5E1F06BEB3DC5/666557C63C77A0ABC5EC08CADFFC107B