Volkswagen Foundation: Circularity with recycled and biogenic resources

Interdisciplinary research of two to three groups with demonstrated expertise in sustainable raw materials and product life cycles is fundable. The research objective is to demonstrate options how to close the loop for a concrete example. Preference is given to systems approaches and upscaling concepts for raw material-product systems for which no sustainable recycling strategy has been established yet. The following research fields are in focus:

• Bio-inspired material design for sustainable raw materials
• Microbial and molecular conversion of recyclates and bio-based raw materials
• Valorization of waste streams featuring complex composition (composites, combination of materials) or high environmental impact
• Functional product design ideally suited for recycling or for the use of recyclates

Funding: up to 1.2M EUR for 4 years.

Lead applicants must be affiliated with a German university or research institution 

https://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/en/funding/funding-offer/circularity-recycled-and-biogenic-resources