

The call for proposals aims to set up a consortium to expand the knowledge base on the role to be played by public policies and actors in the field of eco-innovation, in particular innovation agencies and programmes, most efficient approaches and results to be expected.
The action will identify best practice in the participating countries in the fields of recycling, Green Public Procurement and international actions and prepare the ground for their extension. The action will set up a Reflection Group to analyze latest eco-innovation policy development in the European Union, raise awareness and promote promising eco-innovation policy approaches.
The value of the call is 3 million Euro for up to 36 months, the EU financial contribution is up to 95%. The action will be part of the ProInno Europe® initiative. PRO INNO Europe® contributes to closer cooperation between innovation policy makers and public support organisations at different levels with a view to contributing to the development of new and better innovation policies in Europe. PRO INNO Europe® will bring together public actors responsible for innovation with a view to the overall objective of fostering trans-national cooperation on support for innovation.
Final date for submission is 30 September 2010, 17.00h Brussels time.
For more information and access to applications forms and a partner search tool, please visit: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/etap/funding/instruments_en.html
