DEFINITE-CCRI: A crash course on securing funding for circular projects
Updated on 30.07.2025
Educational videos on how to navigate the funding landscape for circular economy projects.
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DEFINITE-CCRI has launched a comprehensive series of 20 educational videos, available on YouTube, to support European cities and regions in developing bankable circular economy projects.
Relevance for Circular Systemic Solutions
The Definite Deal Engine series is a collection of educational videos created to support European cities and regions in developing bankable circular economy projects. The series offers valuable insights for project developers aiming to improve their chances of securing investment by providing practical guidance and proven strategies.
Comprising 20 concise and informative videos, the series addresses common obstacles and introduces effective tools such as the Deal Engine framework. Topics covered include: An overview of circular economy financing and the European funding landscape, Assessing project readiness for due diligence, including financial and technical checklists, A breakdown of technical evaluations and impact assessment methodologies.
e.g. B2B services
e.g. households, aware consumers, representatives of influential groups, trainers and educators
e.g. NGOs, citizens associations
e.g. chemicals, textile, ceramics, glass, cement, steel, bio-based industries
CEAP2 key product value chain
built environment, CEAP2 key product value chain
CEAP2 key product value chain
CEAP2 key product value chain
CEAP2 key product value chain
CEAP2 key product value chain
CEAP2 key product value chain
CEAP2 key product value chain
including bio-based economy
e.g. B2B services
digital tools facilitating CE transition
e.g. chemicals, cosmetics, bio-based industries
e.g. re-use of public spaces and facilities in urban areas
e.g. electrical engineering, furniture and interior, textile and fashion
e.g. healthcare
