Mobilize inclusive participation in bio-based systems and supporting the CBE JU widening strategy and its action plan

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

The HORIZON-JU-CBE-2024-CSA-02 call aims to boost inclusive participation in European bio-based systems. It specifically supports the implementation of the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking's (CBE JU) widening strategy and its action plan, focusing on increasing the involvement of underrepresented countries and regions in the bio-based economy through enhanced collaboration and capacity building.

Who is Funded

This program targets a broad range of stakeholders within the bio-based economy, with a specific focus on increasing participation and innovation capacity in underrepresented EU countries and regions. It aligns with broader European strategies for circular economy, zero pollution, rural development, and industrial growth.

What is Funded

This funding supports research, demonstration, and deployment activities aimed at developing circular, bio-based industries across Europe. Projects should focus on strengthening stakeholder engagement, building capacity, and promoting crucial synergies within the bio-based sector.

Type and Scope of Funding

The program provides financial support in the form of grants through a competitive framework program call, specifically for Coordination and Support Actions, with a predefined maximum funding amount for this topic.

Conditions and Requirements

Eligibility and operational conditions for applicants are outlined in various Horizon Europe and CBE JU official documents, covering application, consortium formation, budgetary aspects, and broader regulatory compliance.

Application Procedure

The application process for this call was a single-stage procedure, with proposals evaluated based on established criteria and timelines by the CBE JU.

The program operates under the robust legal framework of the European Union's Horizon Europe, specifically managed by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

3,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

3,000,000 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and regions classified as 'less developed' or 'transition' by cohesion policy (including macro-regional areas like Central-Eastern European, Mediterranean, Baltic, Atlantic).

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Stakeholders in bio-based systems, including industrial sector, market operators, civil society, and policy makers.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Planning, Policy Development, Implementation, Infrastructure, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Monitoring, Evaluation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

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

Managed By:

Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)

Additional Partners:

Bio-Based Industries Consortium, European Structural and Investment Funds (ERDF, ESF+, CF, EAFRD, EMFF), Recovery and Resilience Facility, Just Transition Fund, BIOEAST Initiative.

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