Robust and optimised industrial biotech and chemical/industrial biotech processes

This program supports a diverse range of entities across Europe and associated countries, focusing on collaborative efforts to advance industrial biotechnology and chemical processes. The primary objective is to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and market availability of bio-based products, aligning with ambitious environmental and economic goals.

This funding initiative targets projects focused on enhancing the robustness and optimization of industrial biotechnology and chemical/industrial biotechnology processes. It supports activities aimed at improving efficiency, environmental performance, and the development of new, cost-competitive bio-based products across various sectors. The program emphasizes research, experimental development, and process optimization stages, ensuring alignment with circular economy principles and resource efficiency.

This program provides grant funding to support research and innovation actions. While the exact duration of individual projects is not specified, projects receive substantial financial contributions to drive advancements in industrial biotech and chemical/industrial biotech processes.

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to a comprehensive set of conditions and requirements governing the application, implementation, and post-award phases of projects. These include general admissibility rules, specific application guidelines, collaboration prerequisites for consortia, and compliance with overarching EU regulations.

The application process for this program follows a single-stage submission, with evaluation based on specific award criteria and thresholds. Applicants are guided through the process by comprehensive online resources and national contact points, ensuring transparency and support.

The 'Robust and optimised industrial biotech and chemical/industrial biotech processes' program is firmly rooted in a robust legal framework established by key European Union regulations and decisions. These foundational documents provide the authority and operational guidelines for its implementation.