Mobilize inclusive participation in bio-based systems and supporting the CBE JU widening strategy and its action plan
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.
Legal Basis
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:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
3,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
3,000,000 €
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
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:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Beneficiaries:
Stakeholders in bio-based systems, including industrial sector, market operators, civil society, and policy makers.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
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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