Circular-by-design fibre-based packaging with improved properties
The 'Circular-by-design fibre-based packaging with improved properties' initiative is a flagship European Union funding program under Horizon Europe, managed by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU). Its core purpose is to drive the large-scale production and market acceptance of sustainable, circular bio-based packaging solutions. This program specifically aims to scale up innovative production technologies, significantly improving the environmental impact and performance of packaging compared to existing fossil-based alternatives.
Who is Funded: Eligible Participants and Program Objectives
This section provides an overview of who is eligible for funding under the 'Circular-by-design fibre-based packaging with improved properties' program, detailing the target groups, geographic scope, and the overarching objectives it aims to achieve. The program primarily targets a broad range of entities, including businesses, research organizations, and public bodies across European Union and Associated Countries, all working towards enhancing the sustainability and circularity of packaging.
What is Funded: Project Scope and Thematic Areas
This section outlines the types of projects and activities eligible for funding, focusing on the thematic areas, supported sectors, and the developmental stages of projects. The program supports the scaling up of innovative technologies for circular, fibre-based packaging, including the use of bio-based additives and ensuring sustainable end-of-life solutions. All supported activities must demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and circularity.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section provides essential details about the financial support available through the 'Circular-by-design fibre-based packaging' program, including the type of funding instrument, the maximum amount per project, and the expected timeframe for funded projects.
Conditions and Requirements for Applicants
This section outlines the key conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to when participating in the 'Circular-by-design fibre-based packaging' program. These provisions cover various aspects, including application rules, collaboration guidelines, and other essential operational and policy stipulations.
Application Procedure
This section details the step-by-step process for applying to the 'Circular-by-design fibre-based packaging' program, from proposal submission to the evaluation and award channels. It also highlights the resources available to guide applicants through the procedure.
Legal Basis and Governing Documents
This section outlines the legal and official documents that establish and govern the 'Circular-by-design fibre-based packaging' funding program, providing its foundational mandate and key operational regulations.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
20,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
20,000,000 €
Deadline:
18.09.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Provisions are also available for participants from certain non-EU/non-Associated Countries.
Sectors:
Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Consumer Goods Industry
Beneficiaries:
Packaging industry, Bio-based industry
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission (under Horizon Europe)
Managed By:
Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)
Additional Partners:
Matisforce Lda, First Shpk, Albanian Institute of Technology, FISA, Green Sustainable Solutions d.o.o., Decent Cybersecurity Ireland Limited, Decent Cybersecurity Sp. z.o.o., Decent Cybersecurity s.r.o., DECENT CYBERSECURITY S.R.O., PMO Yonetim ve Danismanlik A.S., Majid MOUNIR (Hassan II Agronomic and Veterinary Institute, Morocco), Lisandra Meneses, ERGASTIRIA GALANAKIS E E, TECH2MARKET SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA, 8D GAMES BV, C2CAT BV, Seanovation Eilat Eilot LTD, INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Ghana, EPISTIMI EPIKOINONIA, PEOPLE IN FOCUS, SKZ-KFE GGMBH, ECOVIBES P.C., INNOVATION HIVE - KYPSELI KAINOTOMIAS, ACIB GMBH, ZELENA BIOMASNA ENERGIJA d.o.o., LIETUVOS MAISTO EKSPORTUOTOJU ASOCIACIJA (LITMEA), FINNOVAREGIO, Onder Altuntas, "HiStory Studio" LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Bold Stories s.r.l., ZDRUZENIE PLATFORMA ZA ZELEN RAZVOJ SKOPJE, INDIGO MED SMPC, CENTRE TECHNIQUE DE L INDUSTRIE DESPAPIERS CARTONS ET CELLULOSES, FRULACT - INDUSTRIA AGRO ALIMENTARSA, Tailwind Biotech ApS, VERSUCHS- UND LEHRANSTALT FUR BRAUEREI IN BERLIN (VLB) EV, Smart Web Solutions, Professional Development Institute PDI Kosovo, INTERSPREAD GMBH, MINDS & SPARKS GMBH, Papanikolaou Hospital, Tim SCHROLL (Leuphana University Lüneburg), SENIOR EUROPA SOCIEDAD LIMITADA, DISSEMINATION.COM, ICCI SEA, Katarzyna SUCHOŃ (Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Polymer Materials), PE "DELICIA", Reinventex LLC, Nisha THOMAS, DIN DEUTSCHES INSTITUT FUER NORMUNG EV, Laboratory of Applied Molecular Spectroscopy
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