EU-wide network of pilot plants and testing facilities, improving SMEs and start-ups' access to scale-up
This Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action aims to establish an EU-wide network of pilot plants and testing facilities to significantly improve access to scale-up opportunities for innovative bio-based Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups. By fostering an open community and providing crucial support services, the program seeks to accelerate the commercialisation of bio-based processes, thereby contributing to the EU Bioeconomy, Industrial, and SME strategies.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the types of entities and geographical areas eligible for funding, alongside the program's primary objectives. The initiative specifically targets innovative bio-based SMEs, start-ups, and research entities across the EU, aiming to foster their growth and access to critical scale-up infrastructure.
What is Funded
This section describes the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities supported by the program, focusing on bio-based processes and infrastructure development. It also clarifies eligible costs and the typical developmental stages of supported innovations.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section details the financial mechanisms and funding limits available under the program, clarifying the nature of support and the financial parameters for eligible projects.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential conditions, rules, and provisions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases.
Application Procedure
This section guides potential applicants through the process of submitting a proposal and details how applications are evaluated and decisions communicated.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the core legal and official documents that establish and govern this EU funding program, ensuring transparency and adherence to regulatory frameworks.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
1,500,000 € (for the project) and 50,000 € (per third party)
Allocated Budget:
1,500,000 €
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU-wide scope, encompassing all EU countries, with a specific focus on under-represented countries and regions.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Research and Development, Green Technology, Other
Beneficiaries:
Bio-based industries, research and innovation ecosystem
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Pilot Testing, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission, Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking
Managed By:
Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)
Additional Partners:
European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI)
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