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New Global Gateway Opportunity for Finnish Companies under SWITCH-Asia Programme: Scaling up Sustainable Consumption and Production

06.11.2025

Finnish companies now have a unique chance to drive sustainable growth internationally while contributing to Asia’s green transition. The European Commission has launched the SWITCH-Asia Programme to accelerate Asia’s transition toward a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and circular economy.

This initiative creates significant opportunities for Finnish companies under the Global Gateway strategy, focusing on scaling up Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP).

Key Sectors

The programme targets projects in:

Agri-Food
Buildings & Construction
Circular Cities
Critical Raw Materials
Plastics & Waste Management
Textiles & Leather

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An online information session about the programme will be held on Wednesday, 12 November at 10:00 AM (CEST). Registration deadline is Monday, 10 November.

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Funding Details

Total Budget: €25,000,000
Grant Size: €2,500,000 – €4,000,000
Co-financing: EU contribution must cover 25%–75% of eligible costs; the remainder must come from other sources.

Eligibility Criteria

Lead Applicant: Legal entities such as MSMEs, private sector organizations, consumer organizations, research institutions, NGOs, or civil society organizations established in an EU or EEA Member State.
Consortium Requirements: At least one EU-based organization and one organization from eligible Asian countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, India, Lao PDR, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam).
Action Duration: 36–48 months.
Location: Activities must primarily take place in eligible Asian countries, with limited actions allowed in EU/EEA countries.

Application Process

Concept Note Submission: Deadline 10 December 2025, 12:00 (Brussels time).
Full Application Submission: Invited lead applicants must submit full proposals by April 2026.

Learn more about the tender here