Education on the bioeconomy including bio-based sectors for young people in primary and secondary education in Europe
This EU funding program, part of Horizon Europe, aims to educate young people across Europe on the bioeconomy and bio-based sectors. It seeks to increase awareness of sustainable and circular lifestyles, inspire careers in life sciences and bioeconomy, and prepare future generations for a climate-neutral Europe by 2050 through innovative educational toolkits and strengthened cooperation among stakeholders.
Who is Funded: Empowering Europe's Youth for a Sustainable Bioeconomy
This program focuses on educating young people in Europe about the bioeconomy and bio-based sectors. It targets a broad range of applicants committed to fostering sustainable and circular lifestyles, and attracting talent to relevant fields. Projects funded under this initiative are expected to operate across European countries, aligning with the European Green Deal and the updated European bioeconomy strategy.
What is Funded: Education for a Circular Bioeconomy
This program supports projects focused on enhancing education and awareness of the bioeconomy and bio-based sectors among young people. It covers a range of activities including curriculum development, creation of educational materials, and engagement campaigns designed to promote sustainable lifestyles and inspire careers in related fields.
Type and Scope of Funding: Grant Opportunities for Bioeconomy Education
This program provides grant funding for Coordination and Support Actions, with a specific budget allocated per topic. While the individual project duration is not specified, the overall program falls under the Horizon Europe framework spanning from 2021 to 2027.
Applicants must adhere to general conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, covering admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, and specific project requirements. Consortium formation is encouraged, with emphasis on integrating social sciences and humanities disciplines and ensuring compliance with the 'Do No Significant Harm' principle.
The application process for this call was a single-stage submission, with a published deadline in October 2021. Proposals underwent an evaluation by the European Research Executive Agency, with results communicated to applicants.
Legal Basis: Foundational Documents Governing the Program
This funding program is legally grounded in several key European Union regulations and work programmes under the Horizon Europe framework, ensuring adherence to established financial and participation rules.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
2,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
2,000,000 €
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Europe
Sectors:
Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Information and Communication Technology, Social Enterprises
Beneficiaries:
Young people in primary and secondary education, future generations, teachers, parents.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Service Delivery, Implementation, Policy Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Research Executive Agency
Additional Partners:
Organization Earth (Greece): Capacity building programs towards climate neutrality and resilience, upskilling activities in line with European Green Deal and CAP, social inclusion and employment programs., Latvijas jaunatnes nodarbinatibas programma (Latvia): Experienced in implementing education, technology, and innovation projects, attracting funding., Norway Innovation Network (Norway): Research organization experienced in R&I in ICT, Health, Ecosystems, Education, Social Innovation, Climate Change, providing innovative solutions for Sustainable Development., KUWAIT PETROLEUM RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY BV (Netherlands): Provides knowledge on bio-energy and supporting legislation, offers awareness training as trainers/speakers, tailor-made training related to renewable energy., Notitia Ltd (Croatia): Provides services in EU projects implementation, R&D&I, analysis, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, education seminars, communication & dissemination., Informatics360 (UnitedKingdom): Research-driven software development SME, offers customized application development, lifecycle management, IT, Cloud computing, Web Solution, Mobile Application, AI, Machine Learning., FUNDACIO DEL BIOMIMETIC SCIENCES INSTITUTE (Spain): R&D-based communication non-profit foundation focused on circular economy, sustainability, and citizen science, communicates scientific findings to all audiences., CARDET (Cyprus): Leading education-focused CSO with expertise in school education, sustainable development, circular economy, civic engagement, and rural development., PEOPLE IN FOCUS (Albania): NGO working on Good governance, Youth and integration of marginalized groups through economic, social, and cultural empowerment., CULTURE GOES EUROPE (CGE)- SOZIOKULTURELLE INITIATIVE ERFURT EV (Germany): NGO specialized in sustainable and circular economy, sustainability education, and user-centric technology development, experienced in organizing trainings and creating educational tools., GOLEM - GESELLSCHAFT FUR INTEGRIERTE MIKROELEKTRONISCHE KOMPLETTLOESEN GMBH (Austria): Implements AI-driven Digital Twins for agro-enterprises and regional bio-systems, assisting in sustainable monitoring and education., FUNDACIO D'ECOLOGIA DEL FOC I GESTIO D'INCENDIS PAU COSTA ALCUBIERRE (Spain): Offers innovative vision for preventive and resilient landscape management, experienced in wildfire risk prevention and planning strategies., Vector Biyoteknoloji Limited Sirketi (Turkey): Biotechnology start-up focusing on microorganisms, plasmid vectors, and accelerating industrial processes, especially in renewable energy systems., LASER CONSULT MUSZAKI-TUDOMANYOS ES GAZDASAGI TANACSADO KORLATOLT FELELOSSEGU TARSASAG (Hungary): Experienced in Knowledge Management and Exploitation, provides exploitation-related consultancy services, and expertise in Business Planning and Responsible Research and Innovation., Romanian New Materials Cluster (Romania): Cluster specialized in new materials, advanced materials, plastic, and advanced packaging, with members active in research and academia in the bio-based sector., Nordic Horizon Institute AB (Sweden): Focuses on cutting-edge research and innovation projects from research to deployment, bringing together actors for nurturing innovation in Green transition, Digital transformation, Climate Change, SMEs, and Environmental Sustainability., SEHIT KEMAL TOSUN ANADOLU IMAM HATIP LISESI (Turkey): Project high school providing Science and Mathematics education, contributes as a practice school to prepare and test solutions and evaluate expected effects., TURISTICKA ZAJEDNICA ZAGREBACKE ZUPANIJE (Croatia): Tourist Board with experience in national and regional tourism, strategic and scientific projects, focusing on smart, responsible, and sustainable tourism, cultural and natural heritage preservation., Krie Design Ltd (Croatia): Textile producer oriented on sustainability, circular economy, waste reduction, and innovation in production using organic and recycled materials., AD Plastik d.d. (Croatia): Leading polymer components producer focused on sustainable development, research & development of new materials and technologies, digitalization, and robotization., TOSCANA INNOVA s.r.l. (Italy): Provides high-tech consulting services for environmental sustainability, assists institutions and companies in innovating for ecological transition., MINDS & SPARKS GMBH (Austria): Experienced project partner offering applied research, development (web applications, data visualization), and comprehensive dissemination & exploitation services., Aloha Akademi AR-GE Bilisim Egitim ve Danismanlik Ltd. Sti. (Turkey): SME specializing in instructional technologies, e-learning, serious games, and training program development., GRANT GARANT SRO (Czechia): Expertise in alternative financing for innovation, dissemination & communication, EU policy analysis, proposal development, and Structural Funds program evaluation., EU DIASPORA COUNCIL (Sweden): NGO delivering youth activities to enhance social, leadership, entrepreneurial, and communication skills, and promoting diversity., ASSOCIAZIONE SOLIDARIETA PAESI EMERGENTI (Italy): NGO working with children and youth on sustainable development, promoting responsible consumption and recycling., ASOCIACION CONNECTA NATURA (Spain): Non-profit organization focused on revitalizing rural areas by preserving ecosystems and agrobiodiversity., AVIPE-ASSOCIACAO DE VITICULTORES DO CONCELHO DE PALMELA (Portugal): Farmers association providing technical assistance, education to farmers, and involved in European projects., WIT BERRY (Latvia): Communication and dissemination partner with established methodology for public engagement strategy and activities., Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (Ukraine): Educational institution researching ecology, alternative energy, food/environmental security, organic production, and bioenergy., C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER (Cyprus): Non-profit educational and research organization with expertise in global education, social innovation, entrepreneurship, STEM, and sustainable growth., CHERKA TROVA (Bulgaria): SME with expertise in Custom Measurement Systems, Industrial Automation, IoT, ICT, AI, and ERASMUS+ Educational Programs., OIKOPLUS GMBH (Austria): SME specialized in communication and dissemination of research, focusing on stakeholder participation and developing innovative communication formats.
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