European Commission launches funding for Textile Sustainability Partnership

The European Commission has launched the ‘Partnership for Textiles of the Future’ to drive sustainability and innovation in the textile sector. This initiative, established under Horizon Europe, will invest up to €60 million from 2025 to 2030 in collaborative research and innovation projects aimed at enhancing sustainable practices within the industry. The partnership emphasizes the importance of technology adoption and circularity in textiles, with immediate funding opportunities expected in the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, targeted for project submissions in Autumn 2025.