Open Call for Circular Textile SMEs - TEX-DAN MADE IN DANUBE Label

Open Call for Circular Textile SMEs

TEX-DAN MADE IN DANUBE Label

The TEX-DAN project invites micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the Danube Region to apply for the TEX-DAN Made in Danube certification. The certification recognises textile and fashion value chain actors that have already implemented circular solutions and contribute to strengthening regional value chains and reducing transport intensity.

Who can apply: Eligible applicants are SMEs - including social enterprises, micro-enterprises, start-ups and private entrepreneurs - legally established in countries participating in the Interreg Danube Region Programme and active in textile or fashion value chains, including production, design, repair, reuse, remanufacturing or circular service activities.

What is assessed: Applications are evaluated based on demonstrated achievements in four areas: 1) strengthening regional value chains and reducing transport distances; 2) implementing circular product or service solutions; 3)ensuring responsible and fair production practices; 4)contributing to transparency and cooperation in the textile ecosystem.

Successful applicants will: obtain the right to use the TEX-DAN Made in Danube label; receive visibility through TEX-DAN communication channels; be invited to share their good practices within the Danube textile ecosystem; the TEX-DAN partnership and the TEX-DAN Cluster will offer possibilities for networking and targeted matchmaking; be considered for the additional recognition of the TEX-DAN Grand Prize.

Applications must be submitted through the online application form available at: https://forms.gle/M9Murbkf4PjNrvwu8

Application deadline: 29 May 2026. Announcement of results: 30 June 2026. For details please see the attached open call. For further information, applicants may contact the TEX-DAN project partner in their country or consult the project website: https://interreg-danube.eu/projects/tex-dan