Development of scalable, safe bio-based surfactants, with an improved sustainability profile

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

The HORIZON-JU-CBE-2023-IA-05 call aimed to accelerate the development and market uptake of sustainable bio-based surfactants. This program focused on reducing reliance on imported feedstocks and improving the environmental performance of bio-based solutions, aligning with key EU strategies for a circular bioeconomy. It uniquely emphasized safe-and-sustainable-by-design principles and required a multi-actor approach.

Who is Funded: Bio-based Surfactants Program

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants and the geographical scope of the program, along with its strategic objectives to advance the bio-based economy in Europe.

What is Funded: Bio-based Surfactants Development

This section details the types of projects and activities eligible for funding, focusing on specific industries and the developmental stages of supported innovations within the bio-based surfactants sector.

Type and Scope of Funding for Bio-based Surfactants

This section provides essential information on the financial support offered, including the type of instrument and the maximum funding available per project for bio-based surfactant innovations.

Conditions and Requirements for Bio-based Surfactants Funding

This section details the crucial requirements and conditions applicants must meet for this funding program, covering aspects from application terms to collaboration and other specific provisions.

Application Procedure for Bio-based Surfactants

This section outlines the process for submitting applications and the methods used for evaluating proposals and notifying applicants about funding decisions.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that govern the program, providing transparency on its operational and financial framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

15,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

30,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

20.09.2023

Open Until

Open Until:

Closed

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU member states, Associated Countries, and specific non-EU/non-Associated Countries that have made provisions for funding under Horizon Europe.

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Textile and Apparel Industry, Water and Waste Management, Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Research and Development, Consumer Goods Industry, Service Sector, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)

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