Selective, sustainable production routes towards bio-based alternatives to fossil-based chemical building blocks

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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This funding program, part of the Horizon Europe initiative under the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), aims to advance the development and market uptake of sustainable bio-based chemicals. It specifically targets the creation of alternatives to fossil-based chemical building blocks, contributing to a more sustainable and circular European chemical industry. This call emphasizes innovation actions for scaling up production and improving environmental performance across the value chain.

Who is Funded by CBE JU

The 'Selective, sustainable production routes towards bio-based alternatives to fossil-based chemical building blocks' program is designed to foster a transition from fossil-based to bio-based chemicals within Europe. It targets a broad range of entities across the bio-based value chain, with a clear focus on the European Union and Associated Countries, aiming for significant environmental and industrial impact.

What is Funded for Bio-based Chemical Innovation

This funding program supports projects focused on demonstrating novel or improved production routes for bio-based chemical building blocks across various industrial and chemical sectors. The emphasis is on innovation actions that aim to bring solutions closer to market, ensuring both technical viability and environmental sustainability.

Type and Scope of Funding for Bio-based Projects

The 'Selective, sustainable production routes towards bio-based alternatives' program provides financial support in the form of grants, with a significant maximum funding amount per project, designed to facilitate large-scale innovation actions.

Conditions for Bio-based Chemical Projects

Applicants to the 'Selective, sustainable production routes towards bio-based alternatives' program must adhere to a comprehensive set of conditions and requirements, including strict adherence to consortium guidelines and a commitment to integrating safe-and-sustainable-by-design principles.

Application Procedure for Bio-based Projects

The application process for this program follows a single-stage submission procedure, with detailed guidelines and evaluation criteria provided in official EU documents to ensure a clear and transparent selection.

This program operates under a robust legal framework established by several key European Union regulations and guiding documents, ensuring its legitimacy and consistent implementation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

15,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Up to 15,000,000 € per project

Deadline

Deadline:

20.09.2023

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Research and Development, Energy Production and Supply, Water and Waste Management, Information and Communication Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Chemical industry, bio-based processing industries, end-users, consumers

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Scaling, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission (via Horizon Europe)

Managed By:

Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)

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