POLREC AWARDS 2025 - Call for Applications Now Open!
Showcasing Excellence in Polymer Recycling Across Europe Are you an innovative European SME working in the polymer industry?
Have you been involved in European projects promoting recycling, sustainability or upskilling?
Then this is your chance to shine!
🏆 What Are the POLREC AWARDS?
The POLREC AWARDS 2025 celebrate the most inspiring success stories in polymer recycling
across Europe. Organised by the POLREC project, this competition
highlights the innovation and collaborative spirit of European SMEs
shaping the future of recycling. 🥇 Award Categories 🔹Innovation Award – Pioneering solutions in polymer recycling
🔹Training & Upskilling Award – Building competence for recycling readiness
🔹Internationalisation Award – Expanding recycling solutions beyond Europe 💶 Prizes - €6,000 for the winner of each category
- €2,000 for the Public Vote Award, selected live during the final event
🎤 Final Event: Pitch at the K Show 🏟️ When: 10 October 2025
📍 Where: K Show, Düsseldorf
🎯 What:
The 3 winners will present their projects live to a panel of experts
and an international audience. The public will vote for their favourite
pitch! ✅ Who Can Apply? ✔️
European SMEs from the polymer industry, with experience in European
collaboration projects and committed to attending the K Show in October
to pitch live and collect the prize 📅 Key Dates 🗓️ Applications open: 21 July – 25 September 2025
🗓️ Evaluation: 26 September – 2 October
📬 Winners notified: 3 October 📤 How to Apply? Applications by email. For more information or clarification, please consult the Guide for Applicant. More details and pitch preparation templates will be shared with the selected finalists. 👉 Apply now and inspire change in the circular economy! | 
