Revitalisation of European local (rural / peri-urban) communities with innovative bio-based business models and social innovation

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

This Horizon Europe research and innovation action aims to revitalize European local communities, particularly rural and peri-urban areas, by fostering innovative bio-based business models and social innovation. The program seeks to accelerate the transition from a linear fossil-based economy to resource-efficient and circular bio-based systems, enhancing local innovation capacity and promoting inclusive engagement of all actors, including marginalized groups.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the general eligibility criteria for entities seeking funding, detailing the types of organizations that can apply, the geographical areas where projects should be implemented, and the overarching goals of the program to revitalize communities through bio-based innovations and social engagement.

What is Funded

This section provides details on the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under this program. It specifies the industries and challenges the program aims to address, along with the developmental stages of projects that are typically supported.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the nature of financial support available through this program, including the type of financial instrument used and the specific funding amounts allocated.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the primary rules and specific requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to. It covers general application terms, conditions for collaboration, and other important operational and policy provisions for the funding program.

Application Procedure

This section guides potential applicants through the key steps of the application process, from submission requirements to the evaluation and award notification procedures.

This section details the authoritative legal and official documents that underpin and govern the funding program, ensuring its legitimacy and providing the framework for its operation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

5.000.000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

5.000.000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

23.03.2023

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Europe, with a focus on local (rural / peri-urban) communities, and countries participating in the Central-Eastern European Initiative for Knowledge-Based Agriculture, Aquaculture and Forestry in the Bioeconomy (BIOEAST Initiative).

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Textile and Apparel Industry, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Financial Technology, Green Technology, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Consumer Goods Industry, Service Sector, Tourism, Creative Industries, Environmental and Climate Protection, Social Enterprises, Cultural Institutions, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Agriculture, forestry & fishing, Food production, Rural & peri-urban communities

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Market Introduction, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Research Executive Agency (REA)

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