Optimised forest-based value chains for high value applications and improved forest management

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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This program, under the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking, aims to optimize forest-based value chains for high-value applications and improve forest management practices. It specifically addresses challenges posed by climate change, promoting sustainable and circular bioeconomy models to enhance environmental impact, regional innovation, and social benefits in rural areas.

Who is Funded: Advancing Sustainable Forest Bioeconomy

This section details the eligible entities, the geographic focus, and the strategic objectives of the program, which aims to foster a successful green transition in primary production and rural areas through optimized forest-based value chains.

What is Funded: Innovations in Forest Health, Valorisation, and Digital Tools

This section outlines the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding, focusing on innovative solutions for forest management, biomass valorisation, and the application of digital technologies.

Type and Scope of Funding: Grant-Based Support for Forest Innovations

This section describes the nature of the financial support available, including the type of instrument, funding amounts per project, and the program's overall timeframe.

Conditions and Requirements: Adherence to Horizon Europe Guidelines

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering aspects from application submission to consortium formation and financial regulations, all largely governed by the Horizon Europe framework.

Application Procedure: Structured Submission and Evaluation

This section describes the procedural steps for submitting applications and the process by which proposals are evaluated and selected for funding.

This section identifies the core legal and official documents that legitimize and govern the funding program, including the overarching Horizon Europe framework and specific regulations pertaining to the CBE Joint Undertaking.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

10,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Maximum grant contribution of 10,000,000 € per project. The total indicative annual budget for the HORIZON-JU-CBE-2023 call is 215,545,072 €.

Deadline

Deadline:

20.09.2023

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and Associated Countries, focusing on European and regional forest contexts and rural areas.

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Agriculture, forestry & fishing, Food processing, Bio-based industry, Rural communities

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

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

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Union (via the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking - CBE JU)

Managed By:

Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)

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