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

September 18, 2025 (Full proposal)

Total indicative budget: €13 million; typical project funding ranges from €4 million to €8 million.

Supports collaborative innovation projects advancing sustainable and circular bio-based processes in line with EU climate and economic goals.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity, part of the Horizon Europe programme and managed by the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, aims to accelerate the development and deployment of cost-effective, robust, and continuous bio-based processes. Projects should contribute to the transition towards a sustainable, resource-efficient, and circular bioeconomy in Europe. The grant supports multi-stakeholder partnerships—spanning industry, academia, and the public sector—to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that align with the EU’s climate, environmental, and economic ambitions. The call is issued under the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), focusing on fostering collaboration and technological advancement in the bio-based industries sector. --- ## Due Dates - Full proposal deadline: September 18, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Total indicative budget for the call: €13 million - Typical funding per project: €4 million to €8 million - Funding covers collaborative projects (Innovation Actions) with multi-partner consortia --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities (public or private) established in EU Member States or Horizon Europe associated countries. - Consortia must include at least three independent entities from three different eligible countries. - Applicants may include: - Research organizations - Higher education institutions - Private companies (including SMEs) - Public sector bodies - Non-profit organizations - Multi-stakeholder collaborations encouraged, especially those involving industry, academia, and public sector actors. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-IA-04?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=14&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Proposals must follow the Horizon Europe guidelines and templates. - The process typically involves: - Registration of all consortium partners in the Participant Register - Online submission of the full proposal before the deadline - Evaluation by independent experts - Notification of results and grant agreement preparation for successful projects --- ## Additional Information - Projects must address the development, demonstration, and scale-up of innovative bio-based processes and products. - Emphasis on sustainability, circularity, and contribution to EU Green Deal objectives. - Detailed call documents, including eligibility rules, evaluation criteria, and proposal templates, are available on the call page. --- ## External Links - [Call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-IA-04?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=14&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Overview](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/programmes/horizon) - [CBE Joint Undertaking](https://www.cbe.europa.eu/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |-----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Queries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Portal Support | [Helpdesk & support](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks) |

Cost-effective and robust continuous biotech bio-based processes

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