Frequently Asked Questions

CirTex stands for “Innovationscommunity Circular Textiles.” We are a research, networking, and technology transfer project focused on the circular textile economy, bringing together stakeholders from business, research, politics, and society to develop sustainable textile solutions.
Our lead institution is the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg. However, we operate nationwide!
CirTex is funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space under the “DATIpilot” funding program through October 2028.

You can find our one-pager “What is CirTex” in the download section.

Anyone interested—companies, startups, research institutions, small businesses, local governments, organizations, or individuals. No specialized knowledge is required.

You can:

• Submit a project proposal that can be funded within our community.
• Contribute or discuss ideas as a participant in events or online workshops.
• Participate passively as an audience member at events. You can find events under “News.”

Yes. CirTex provides support in developing ideas and identifying topics. Community workshops offer inspiration and opportunities for discussion.

Yes. What matters is the idea, not the setup. Practice-oriented approaches are expressly welcome. You can find information on funding options under “Funding.” If you have any questions, please contact cirtex@tha.de (see the “Contact” tab).

Yes. Project proposals in the social sciences, sociology, or economics are also eligible for funding if they contribute to the circular economy in the textile sector. Our guiding principle is the Quadruple Helix.

Yes. CirTex helps you find partners and further develop your idea—through workshops or other networking opportunities.

Flexible, hassle-free support:

• No fixed deadlines
• Non-binding inquiries regarding project funding are welcome
• Help with ideas, partners, and funding formats

No. The CirTex team will guide you step by step and answer your questions.

No. Submissions can be made, for example, as PowerPoint presentations or in creative formats. You can find the template for the PowerPoint presentation and additional information under the “Funding” tab. The CirTex team will answer your questions about the submission.
However, after a positive preliminary review, a formal application must be submitted to the BMFTR’s project management agency—but support is available for this as well.