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EU offers €31.5 million for eco-innovation projects

11:26 AM MDT | May 17, 2013 | Michael Ravenscroft

The European Commission has launched a call for proposals, offering €31.5 million ($40.4 million) for the best 45 eco-innovation projects. Businesses across Europe have until 5 September to submit their proposals for bringing novel environmental...

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