Alternative biomanufacturing routes for natural and synthetic rubber

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

This Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action, "Alternative biomanufacturing routes for natural and synthetic rubber," aims to foster the development of sustainable and competitive bio-based alternatives to conventional natural and fossil-based synthetic rubber. The program seeks to enhance Europe's strategic autonomy and industrial competitiveness in crucial sectors while addressing environmental challenges like deforestation and microplastics release.

Who is Funded

This program targets a broad spectrum of organizations and entities across EU and Associated Countries, focusing on those capable of advancing sustainable biomanufacturing solutions for rubber. The primary goal is to support the EU's strategic autonomy and industrial competitiveness in the bioeconomy, particularly in sectors reliant on rubber.

What is Funded

Funding is provided for research and innovation projects focused on developing sustainable, bio-based alternatives for rubber. This includes identifying new biological sources, advancing biomanufacturing processes, and testing new materials for real-world applications across multiple industries.

Type and Scope of Funding

The program offers grant funding to support innovative research in biomanufacturing. Each selected project can receive significant financial contributions, contributing to the development of sustainable rubber alternatives.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants must adhere to specific administrative, financial, and operational conditions, along with broader environmental and strategic considerations. Compliance with Horizon Europe general annexes and CBE JU specific conditions is essential.

Application Procedure

The application process involves preparing a proposal according to specified templates and submitting it through a single-stage process. Evaluation and award procedures follow established Horizon Europe guidelines.

The program operates under the robust legal framework of the European Union, primarily deriving its authority from the Horizon Europe framework and specific decisions related to its implementation, alongside dedicated financial regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

3,500,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

The total estimated budget for this specific topic is 7,000,000 €, intended to fund two grants. The overall call budget for HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025 is 172,137,258.88 € for 2025.

Deadline

Deadline:

18.09.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU and Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Green Technology, Healthcare, Consumer Goods Industry, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

European industrial competitiveness and strategic autonomy across various sectors of the bioeconomy, including automotive, construction, industrial, healthcare products, and consumer goods.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

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

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)

Managed By:

Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)

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