Alternative sources for high added value food and/or feed ingredients

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

The HORIZON-JU-CBE-2022-IAFlag-02 call focuses on developing and scaling up sustainable alternative sources for high added value food and feed ingredients, excluding animal sources. This initiative aims to enhance Europe's strategic autonomy in food supply, reduce environmental footprints, and foster circularity in biomass resources, aligning with the European Green Deal and Farm to Fork strategy.

Who is Funded by CBE JU

This section details the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its core objectives. The funding primarily targets a broad range of stakeholders involved in the sustainable circular bio-based economy across Europe, aiming to secure and diversify food and feed ingredient sources.

What is Funded by the Bio-based Europe Program

This section outlines the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding, focusing on innovative solutions for sustainable food and feed ingredients. It also clarifies the expected maturity level of projects and general cost considerations.

Type and Scope of Funding for Bio-based Innovation

This section provides an overview of the financial support available, including the type of instrument, maximum funding amounts per project, and general guidelines on financial contributions.

Conditions and Requirements for Sustainable Food Systems Funding

This section outlines the critical administrative, legal, and operational conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to. It covers application terms, consortium requirements, and other key provisions governing the program.

Application Procedure for Bio-based Food & Feed Innovations

This section outlines the process for submitting applications, the evaluation methods employed, and how applicants receive information regarding their proposals and funding decisions.

This section establishes the legal framework and foundational documents that govern the 'Alternative sources for high added value food and/or feed ingredients' funding program, providing legitimacy and operational guidelines.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

14,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

120,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

22.09.2022

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Europe (EU and Associated Countries, with potential provisions for non-EU/non-Associated Countries)

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Renewable Energy, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Service Sector, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Food production, Animal feed production

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Commercialization, Implementation, Scaling, Product Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission (under Horizon Europe)

Managed By:

Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)

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