Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: September 17, 2025 (Full application deadline, 17:00 Brussels time)
Funding Amounts: €11 million total; typical award ~€5.5 million per project; 2 projects expected; duration usually 3–5 years.
Summary: Funds demonstration projects to reduce energy use and optimize flexible, renewable energy supply in industrial bio-based systems, supporting the EU’s circular and climate-neutral bioeconomy goals.
Key Information: Food/feed, biofuels, bioenergy, and cultural/recreation sectors are excluded from eligibility.