Harmonizing and optimising composting plants performances in Europe

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

This Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action aims to harmonize and optimize composting plant performances across Europe. It seeks to improve bio-waste management, enhance environmental performance, and contribute to a cleaner, more competitive, and sustainable circular bioeconomy. The program specifically addresses challenges related to the biodegradation of compostable packaging in industrial composting facilities.

Who is Funded for Composting Optimization

This program supports a diverse range of entities involved in waste management, circular economy, and research, spanning across Europe and beyond. The primary objective is to enhance composting processes and their environmental impact within the broader context of sustainable bioeconomy.

What is Funded in Composting and Bioeconomy

The funding targets projects that advance circular economy and bioeconomy sectors, with a specific emphasis on composting and waste management. Projects should address the optimization of composting processes, including the treatment of compostable packaging, and focus on applied research, policy development, and implementation.

Type and Scope of Composting Funding

The program offers significant financial support through grants, specifically designed as lump sum contributions, ensuring clear and upfront funding for successful proposals.

Conditions and Requirements for Applicants

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific conditions related to proposal submission, consortium formation, and operational guidelines, aligning with broader EU policies and strategic objectives.

Application Procedure Overview

The application process for this program follows a single-stage submission, with clear guidelines for proposal preparation and evaluation, ensuring transparency and fairness.

This funding program is firmly rooted in a comprehensive European legal framework, ensuring its legitimacy, operational guidelines, and alignment with broader EU objectives.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

2,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

2,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

17.09.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and Associated Countries, with specific provisions for non-EU/non-Associated Countries.

Sectors

Sectors:

Environmental and Climate Protection, Green Technology, Research and Development, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Water and Waste Management

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Waste management sector, Local authorities, Bioeconomy sector

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Policy Development, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Monitoring, Evaluation, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

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