[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

September 17, 2026

€3,000,000 total; one grant expected; lump sum; typical project duration 36–48 months

Supports the creation of a European Bioeconomy Policy Support Hub to advance and coordinate bioeconomy policy, roadmaps, and collaboration across Member States and regions.

Single-stage submission; only one project will be funded under this call.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity under Horizon Europe aims to establish a European Bioeconomy Policy Support Hub. The hub will provide innovative approaches, hands-on support, learning, and advice to EU Member States and regions for the development and implementation of bioeconomy strategies, policies, and collaborations. The initiative is designed to foster effective, coordinated bioeconomy policies, support the uptake of bio-based solutions across European value chains, and facilitate dialogue between government, sectors, research, and society. Activities include providing tools for policy assessment, mapping bioeconomy potential, improving platforms for policy dialogue, setting up local bioeconomy councils, and collaborating with relevant European initiatives to ensure sustainability and impact. --- ## Due Dates - September 17, 2026: Full application submission deadline (single-stage call) — 17:00 Brussels local time --- ## Funding Amount - Total available: €3,000,000 (lump sum) - Expected EU contribution per project: around €3,000,000 - Only one grant will be awarded under this call - Project duration: typically 36–48 months --- ## Eligibility - **Type of action:** Coordination and Support Action (CSA) - **Eligible applicants:** Legal entities (public or private) established in EU Member States, Associated Countries, or EEA Member States - **Consortium:** May consist of a single legal entity or a consortium; the Joint Research Centre (JRC) may participate as a beneficiary (with zero funding) or as an associated partner - **Other countries:** See [Horizon Europe General Annex B](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) for detailed eligibility rules - **Additional requirements:** Applicants must have a gender equality plan in place if required by their organization type --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Single-stage, electronic submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-06?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=6&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - **Application materials:** Complete Part A (administrative forms) and Part B (technical description, max 25 pages for CSA) - **Evaluation criteria:** Excellence, Impact, and Quality & Efficiency of Implementation (each scored 0–5; thresholds apply) - **Award notification:** Results typically communicated within 5 months of the deadline; grant agreement within 8 months --- ## Additional Information - **Scope:** The project must establish a hub that offers both broad and tailored support to maximize geographical reach and address the needs of different Member States and regions. - **Collaboration:** The hub should engage with existing Horizon Europe projects (e.g., ShapingBio, CEE2ACT), the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking, European University Alliances, and other relevant European initiatives. - **Sustainability:** Proposals should include plans for sustaining key results, tools, and approaches beyond the project’s duration. - **Ethics & Open Science:** Applicants must address ethics self-assessment and integrate open science practices as appropriate. - **Lump sum funding:** The grant is provided as a lump sum; detailed budget justification is required during proposal submission. --- ## External Links - [Call Topic Page & Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-06?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=6&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [General Annexes (eligibility, evaluation, rules)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) - [Standard Application Form (HE CSA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-csa_en.pdf) - [Standard Evaluation Form (HE CSA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/ef/ef_he-csa_en.pdf) - [Model Grant Agreement (Lump Sum)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/agr-contr/ls-mga_en.pdf) - [Deploying the bioeconomy in the EU – EC Report](https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/2cf89630-e2bc-11eb-895a-01aa75ed71a1/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder General Contact | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Telephone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Research Enquiry Service | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points | [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | ---

Bioeconomy policy support hub for Member States, regions and sectors

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