Bio-based and biodegradable delivery systems for fertilising products to reduce microplastics pollution & promote soil health

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

The HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-RIA-02 funding program, an initiative under the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking, aims to pioneer the development of bio-based and biodegradable delivery systems for fertilising products. This critical research and innovation action seeks to significantly reduce microplastics pollution while simultaneously promoting and enhancing soil health across agricultural landscapes. By fostering novel solutions, the program contributes directly to a more sustainable and circular bioeconomy, addressing key environmental challenges and aligning with broader EU strategies.

Who is Funded

This section details the target groups and geographical scope of the HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-RIA-02 program, emphasizing its primary objectives to reduce microplastics pollution and enhance soil health through bio-based innovations in agriculture. The program seeks to integrate advanced research with practical applications, fostering collaboration across various entities within eligible regions to achieve its strategic environmental and industrial goals.

What is Funded

This section describes the eligible project types and thematic areas supported by the HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-RIA-02 program. The focus is on innovative bio-based solutions for agriculture, specifically targeting the reduction of microplastic pollution and the promotion of soil health through advanced delivery systems for fertilising products. Projects are expected to cover research and innovation activities from basic research to pilot testing.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides details on the financial support offered by the HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-RIA-02 program, including the type of funding instrument and the maximum funding amount available per project.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for participation in the HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-RIA-02 program. Applicants must adhere to specific administrative, operational, and collaborative stipulations, ensuring alignment with the program's objectives and broader EU policies, including safe and sustainable design principles.

Application Procedure

This section provides guidance on the application process for the HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-RIA-02 program, detailing submission steps, required forms, and how proposals will be evaluated and awarded. The process is designed to ensure a fair and transparent selection of high-quality research and innovation projects.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents governing the HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-RIA-02 funding program, highlighting its authorization and the key regulations that shape its implementation and operations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

3,500,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

For this specific topic (HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-RIA-02), the expected grant contribution per project is 3,500,000 €. The overall budget for the HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025 call is 172,137,258.88 €.

Deadline

Deadline:

18.09.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

18.09.2025

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Eligible countries are described in Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, generally covering EU Member States and Associated Countries. Non-EU/non-Associated Countries may also be eligible if specific provisions are made, as detailed in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.

Sectors

Sectors:

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

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Agriculture, crop production, soil biology, applied plant biology, bio-based industries, farmers.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

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

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)

Managed By:

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