Nature inspired alternatives for food packaging and films for agriculture

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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This European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder Challenge focuses on developing cutting-edge, nature-inspired alternatives to fossil-fuel based plastics for food packaging and agricultural films. The program aims to foster groundbreaking research that contributes to a circular, resource-efficient, and climate-neutral economy, addressing the environmental impact of traditional plastics from farm to fork.

Who is Funded

This section details the eligibility criteria for applicants, outlining who can apply, the geographical scope of projects, and the overarching objectives that successful proposals must address. The program seeks to support diverse entities committed to pioneering sustainable solutions in specific sectors.

What is Funded

This section outlines the specific types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding, focusing on innovative, sustainable solutions for food packaging and agriculture. It also specifies the required maturity level for supported projects.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section describes the nature of the financial support available, including the type of financial instrument used, the funding amounts, and general information on project duration.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for applicants, including admissibility, eligibility criteria for proposals and consortia, and general financial and operational provisions.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the process for submitting applications and the method by which proposals are evaluated and selected for funding.

This section identifies the key legal and official documents that underpin and govern the EIC Pathfinder Challenges program. These documents provide the formal framework and operational guidelines for its implementation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

4.000.000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

24.000.000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

16.10.2024

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States and Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Renewable Energy, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Food production, Agriculture, forestry & fishing, Research and innovation communities

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Innovation Council (EIC)

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