X-Lives
The European Union supports cooperation projects between neighbouring countries. The ‘Interreg VI Deutschland-Nederland’ programme was created specifically for projects that focus on cooperation in the German-Dutch border region. In order to make the application process for Interreg funds more accessible, the Euregio Rhine-Waal has developed the ‘Subprojects’ format in coordination with the other German-Dutch Euregios and Interreg partners.
The X-Lives project develops innovative circular solutions in the field of polymers, fibres and minerals. Companies that use polymers, fibres and mineral materials can search for circular alternatives together with various knowledge institutions and then develop and test these in practice. X-Lives has a simplified procedure for model projects with a relatively short duration, which can be funded with up to 75,000 euros, with a maximum funding rate of 50%.
X-Lives supports projects that keep products made from materials made from polymers, fibres and minerals in circulation for as long as possible. As part of the project, SMEs find recyclable products, processes and services that reduce their resource consumption and CO2 emissions from production.
Who can submit an application?
Any SME (as defined by the EU) based in the Interreg Germany-Nederland region can apply for a pilot project (see map).In addition to the SME submitting the application, a partner on the other side of the border is required.
This partner can be a company or a research organisation.
When can an application be submitted?
The project is currently open; it must be completed by 31 December 2025.
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The X-Lives project organisation will support you in preparing a high-quality funding application. If necessary, the project organisation can help you find a suitable partner in a neighbouring country.
The simplified cost option is used: With this method, all other costs are calculated as a fixed percentage of the direct labour costs. The fixed percentage is 40 %.
Once your model project has been formally submitted, a decision on the project can be made within two months.
Would you like to find out more?
X-Lives - Network Surface NRW (oberflaeche-nrw.de)
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Project partners:
Billion People Construction B.V., Blue XPRT, CTP Advanced Materials GmbH, IWARU - FH Münster, Hochschule Niederrhein, Polymer Science Park, Circulair Friesland, Netzwerk Oberfläche NRW e.V.