ECO-Innovation by EU (Hurry Up the deadline is : 11/09/08

Got a great business project that could make Europe greener but don't know how to get it off the ground?
The 2008 Eco-innovation Call may be for you!
This programme is addressed mainly to companies that have developed an environmental product, service, management practice or process which has a proven track record, yet is not fully marketed due to residual risks. The Eco-innovation programme is designed to overcome those barriers to further market penetration and turn these products and processes into Europe's future eco-innovation successes! Applications from SMEs are particularly encouraged.
More about eligibility requirements…

This year's Call focuses on:
Materials recycling:Better sorting processes, innovative recycling products, new recycling solutions for energy-intensive industries…
Buildings:Innovative processes and products in the building sector, sustainable construction materials…
Food & drink:Cleaner, more efficient processes for production, waste reduction, recycling & recovery, water management...
Greening business & smart purchasing:Eco-management & Audit Scheme (EMAS) applications for clusters of enterprises, eco-design, eco-labelling, life cycle approaches, …
More about priority areas…

To be successful, your project will have to:
have an innovative character and substantial positive impacts on the environment;
provide significant potential for replication, wider application and broader marketability;
be relevant for and show clear and substantial benefits in support of Europe's environmental policy objectives;
demonstrate a European added value and an international project dimension;
be well thought-through from a technical and project management perspective;
be cost-effective delivering higher quality through appropriate effort levels.

If you are considering applying, be aware that:
Only technically demonstrated, high-quality projects should apply;
€28 million are the total financial resources set aside for this Call;
Some 40 of the best projects are expected to receive funding;
40 to 60% of eligible project costs will be supported.