Industrial biotechnology approaches for improved sustainability and output of industrial bio-based processes

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

The 'Industrial biotechnology approaches for improved sustainability and output of industrial bio-based processes' funding program, part of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, aims to significantly enhance environmental sustainability and circularity in industrial bio-based sectors. It supports innovative biotechnology solutions designed to reduce pollution, replace harmful chemicals, and lessen reliance on fossil-based systems. This initiative stands out by fostering advanced bio-based innovations aligned with the EU's zero-pollution ambition and climate goals.

Who is Funded

This program provides funding for a wide range of organizations and entities across EU and Associated Countries, focusing on projects that align with Europe's zero-pollution and green transition objectives. The primary goal is to foster sustainable industrial bio-based processes.

What is Funded

This funding supports projects focused on enhancing the sustainability and circularity of bio-based processes and products, utilizing advanced biotechnology. The scope covers various innovative techniques and their application, excluding specific areas like biofuel production.

Type and Scope of Funding

The program offers significant financial support as grants, with a specific maximum funding amount per project and a total budget allocated to this topic. All eligible costs are covered as lump sums.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific conditions and requirements concerning application procedures, consortium formation, and budget management, as detailed in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.

Application Procedure

The application process for this program followed a single-stage submission, with a clear deadline for proposals. Evaluation results have already been communicated.

The program is established and governed by the foundational legal framework of Horizon Europe, alongside various specific regulations and policy documents that detail its implementation and operational guidelines.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

5,000,000.00 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

10,000,000.00 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

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

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON)

Additional Partners:

FUNDACIO DEL BIOMIMETIC SCIENCES INSTITUTE (R&D-based communication, circular economy, sustainability, citizen science), MOSSPIRATION BIOTECH APS (alternative photosynthetic sources for chemical production), TECH2MARKET SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA (dissemination, communication, exploitation, market analysis, business plan), Zeus Consulting IKE (EU programs implementation & technical support in IoT, AI, Blockchain, e-Governance), SYNYO GmbH (research, solution development, validation, dissemination, exploitation, coordination support), Jassp SAS (Blockchain, AI, Data Management, IoT Supply Chain, training, knowledge transfer), SYXIS VSI (research methodologies, innovations in Digital, Sustainability, Networking), CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION LE QARA (R&D of novel sustainable biomaterials, industrial biotechnology, nanotechnology, microbiology), INDUSTRIELLE BIOTECHNOLOGIE BAYERNNETZWERK GMBH (dissemination, communication, innovation management, networking), CELULA PECULAR, UNIPESSOAL LDA (bioactive compounds for technical markets), NUROMEDIA GMBH (software engineering, gamification, AR/VR, AI, IoT, big data), Papanikolaou Hospital (R&D in immunotherapy/nanotherapy, cancer therapies), EPSILON INTERNATIONAL LTD (Coordination, LCA, energy efficiency, environmental impact, feasibility studies, sustainability, data analytics), Flow Analysis and Simulation Team (Fluid Flow, Hydraulics, Bioengineering, Industrial Applications), AgriClima Consulting (green technology, circular economy, zero emissions, climate change, LCA/LCC), CESAM - CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND MARINE STUDIES (environmental management tools, life cycle thinking), UNIVERSIDADE NOVA DE LISBOA (user/citizen/consumer behavior for sustainability, social innovation), Antonija Bogadi (nature-based solutions, environmental governance, climate resilience, energy efficiency, stakeholder analysis), Association Green Development and Innovation (agriculture adaptation to climate change, agro-resources valorization, demo sites, field trials), Molkim Industrial Products (chemistry, biotechnology, microbial fermentation), Innovaplast Biotechnology Inc. (PHB bioplastic production), GRANTXPERT CONSULTING LIMITED (project/financial management, market research, quality assurance, exploitation), Krechnologies (microbial process optimization, fungal processes), GOLEM - GESELLSCHAFT FUR INTEGRIERTE MIKROELEKTRONISCHE KOMPLETTLOESUNGEN GMBH (AI-BigData-IoT driven technology, digital twins), MINDS & SPARKS GMBH (applied research, development, dissemination, exploitation), AGREFOS Consulting Limited (circular economy, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, proposal development), DORIAN IMPRES SRL (ICT integrator, agri-meteo & biotech using IoT/AI/blockchain), ASOCIACION PARA LA PROMOCION, INVESTIGACION, DESARROLLO E INNOVACION TECNOLOGICA DE LA INDUSTRIA DEL CALZADO Y CONEXAS DE LA RIOJA (biotechnology, bio-based solutions for various sectors), SENSICHIPS SRL (learning microsensors for detecting chemicals in air/water), INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ECOLOGIE INDUSTRIALA (pollution control, environmental impact, waste management, environmental technologies), INTERSPREAD GMBH (dissemination, exploitation, communication), SENIOR EUROPA SOCIEDAD LIMITADA (SSH expertise, market analysis, citizen engagement, policy recommendations), EUROPEAN BIOPLASTICS EV (bioplastics industry, policy making, standardization, communication), BEIA CONSULT INTERNATIONAL SRL (ICT integrator, agri-meteo & biotech), C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER (social innovation, citizen engagement, STEM, IoT, AI, clean energy, sustainable growth).

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