Bio-based packaging materials with improved properties: barrier, food contact, forming, printability, safety, recyclability /circularity-by-design
The HORIZON-JU-CBE-2023-IAFlag-03 program is an Innovation Action designed to advance the development and large-scale deployment of new, sustainable, and high-performing bio-based packaging materials. This initiative aims to address pressing legislative changes and the issue of plastic littering by fostering solutions with improved barrier properties, food contact safety, and enhanced recyclability/circularity-by-design. It plays a crucial role in implementing the EU's Bioeconomy Strategy and Circular Economy Action Plan, driving industrial competitiveness and resource independence within the EU and Associated Countries.
Who is Funded
The program broadly targets a diverse range of organizations from EU Member States and Associated Countries, aiming to foster the development and deployment of innovative bio-based packaging solutions. Its overarching objective is to drive the transition towards a circular bio-economy by enhancing packaging materials' properties and ensuring their recyclability and circularity by design.
What is Funded
This program supports projects focused on developing and upscaling bio-based packaging materials with enhanced functional properties and a strong emphasis on circularity-by-design. The scope of eligible activities includes improving barrier and surface properties, ensuring seamless end-of-life compatibility through recyclability or biodegradability, rigorous verification of regulatory compliance and safety, and integrating robust sustainability assessments throughout the product lifecycle.
Type and Scope of Funding
The HORIZON-JU-CBE-2023-IAFlag-03 program provides grant funding for innovative projects, with a maximum contribution of 17,000,000 EUR per project. As an Innovation Action under Horizon Europe, it is designed to support impactful advancements in bio-based packaging, driving the transition towards a circular bioeconomy.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must meet comprehensive conditions as outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, which cover admissibility, eligibility, financial and operational capacity, and the legal framework for grants. A multi-actor approach is mandatory, and proposals must integrate the Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) framework, ensuring safety and environmental performance.
Application Procedure
The application process for this program is conducted through a single-stage submission. Comprehensive guidance on the application flow, required documentation, and evaluation criteria is provided within the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and the associated Online Manual.
Legal Basis
The HORIZON-JU-CBE-2023-IAFlag-03 program is legally grounded in the Horizon Europe Framework Programme and its specific legal acts. Its operation is further shaped by key governing regulations, including the EU Financial Regulation and the annual work programmes of both Horizon Europe and the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU). Official texts detailing these legal bases are publicly accessible.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
17,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
17,000,000 €
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States and Associated Countries, and potentially other non-EU/non-Associated Countries with specific funding provisions.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Construction and Building Materials, Energy Production and Supply, Water and Waste Management, 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
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission, Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)
Managed By:
Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)
Additional Partners:
Brand owners, B2B actors
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