Material Focus - Circular Electricals Fund
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The Electricals Recycling Fund aims to support industry bodies, start-ups, non-profits, companies and research institutions exploring new, innovative or significantly improved initiatives that apply and develop circular economy principles, reducing environmental impact and enhancing resource efficiency.
Should your funding application be successful, Material Focus may provide opportunities for you to network with other successful applicants and industry. Depending on the type of project funded, this may take the form of workshops and / or networking groups.
Project examples include, but are not limited to: Materials:
- Advanced recycling technologies
- Bio-based or sustainable alternatives
- Modular design for recycling
- Closed-loop supply chains Products:
- Repairable & modular electricals
- Self-healing materials
- Right to repair initiatives
- Upgrade-friendly designs Business models:
- Trade-in & refurbishment programmes
- B2B sharing platforms
- Deposit return schemes
They expect the majority of projects to be delivered across a 12-month period, although, where necessary, this may differ.
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Geographical areas funded: Scotland UK
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant, Staff time, Other resources
- Type of cost:
- Revenue
Fund award sizes
- Maximum:
- Premium information
- Annually awarded:
- Premium information
Who can apply
A wide variety of organisations can apply, including industry bodies, non-profits, private companies, compliance schemes, universities, and research institutions. Funding is available to registered organisations only.
When to apply
Now open. Deadline for applications is 14 August 2025 (for decision by 30 September).
Next deadline: 14 Aug 2025
How to apply
Apply through the website.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Environment Science and technology Climate action
Beneficiaries funded: General public Voluntary sector organisations
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Material Focus
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