Call: United Nations Development Programme Deadline: October 20th, 2026  Topic: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Environmental Protection, with the support of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), are launching a Public Call for Circular Solutions for Communities in Serbia. The call is open to local self-government units (cities and municipalities), public utility companies, business entities (companies and sole proprietors), research and educational institutions, civil society organizations, professional associations, and foundations. Applications may be submitted either by individual applicants or by a consortium. The call is open to a wide range of innovative initiatives that promote the circular economy in local communities, including innovative solutions that enhance public spaces, circular public services, and the use of renewable energy sources for the public good. The call also welcomes local initiatives focused on the reuse and repair of products, the exchange and sharing of goods, and the reduction of food loss and waste in the hospitality sector, educational institutions, and public kitchens, as well as other proposed solutions aligned with the principles of the circular economy. Budget allocated for each selected solution: 40.000 USD Budget: 180.000 USD   Information about the application process and the call guidelines can be found here. You can register for the Info Day via the link.

The GENCILAR project is funded by the Center for Scientific Research of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts and the University of Kragujevac through their Young Researchers Support Program.

The AEQUALIS4TCLF project addresses the mismatches that exist in the Textile, Clothing, Leather, and Footwear (TCLF) sector within the European Union. The project brings together industry representatives, chambers of commerce, employers’ associations, higher education institutions, and vocational education and training (VET) providers from nine European countries: Serbia, Belgium, France, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Lithuania, Finland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia.