Revitalisation of European local communities with innovative bio-based business models and social innovation

Last updated: 17.7.2025
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The "Revitalisation of European local communities with innovative bio-based business models and social innovation" program, under Horizon Europe, aims to accelerate the transition towards a resource-efficient and circular bio-based economy. It focuses on empowering local communities and fostering social innovation to achieve sustainability objectives, ensuring no one is left behind in the green transition.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the broad eligibility criteria, target groups, and strategic objectives of the funding program, emphasizing its focus on strengthening European local communities and promoting a sustainable bio-based economy.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities supported by the program, highlighting its commitment to accelerating the transition to a circular bio-based economy with a low environmental footprint.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides an overview of the financial support available, including the type of instrument and the specific funding amount allocated to this topic.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for participation, including application stipulations, collaboration expectations, and other key provisions for projects under this program.

Application Procedure

This section details the process for submitting applications, the evaluation and selection mechanisms, and where applicants can find support and official information.

This section identifies the foundational legal and regulatory documents that provide the authority and framework for the program's operation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

2,500,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

5,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

06.10.2021

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Social Enterprises, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Local communities, primary biomass producers, civil society organisations, NGOs, SMEs, social enterprises, local and regional rural development, economic and implementing authorities, knowledge providers.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Policy Development, Implementation, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Monitoring, Evaluation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Research Executive Agency

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