Opportunity for the HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-10 funding call

Bio-based innovation in society: supporting the sustainable way of living

Deadline:

September 17, 2026

Project types:

  1. HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Project Proposal

Expertise Sought

We are particularly interested in collaborators with one or more of the following profiles:

1. User Interface / UX / Interaction Design

Experience in human-centred design, information design, or service design for regulated or sustainability-focused products

Expertise in digital product passports, traceability interfaces, or transparency tools

Strong understanding of accessibility and inclusion (e.g. plain-language design, assistive features)

Ability to collaborate closely with SSH researchers and support user testing in controlled trials

2. Regulatory, Standards, or Policy Insight

Expertise in EU packaging, cosmetics, or consumer product regulation, standards, or compliance pathways

Experience with digital product information, dematerialised labelling, or emerging Digital Product Passport concepts

Background in regulatory mapping, foresight, or policy-oriented research (not enforcement)

Ability to support structured “feedback loops with authorities”, as expected under RCBIO-10