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

September 22, 2027

~€7,000,000 per project (lump sum); 2 projects funded

Funds projects to optimize biomass flows and bio-waste valorisation, advancing a sustainable and circular bioeconomy through improved resource efficiency and innovation.

--- ## Description This grant, funded under Horizon Europe, supports innovation actions aimed at improving the capacity of stakeholders to efficiently collect, process, and use both primary and secondary biomass. The focus is on enhancing environmental, social, and economic value from biomass—especially bio-waste—by reducing landfilling and incineration, and promoting valorisation. Projects should contribute to EU strategies and directives on bioeconomy, waste, and circular economy, and are expected to develop and optimize business models, support bioeconomy actors, identify barriers and best practices, and create innovative tools for bio-waste management. Special attention is given to underutilized regions and collaboration with relevant EU and local initiatives. --- ## Due Dates - September 22, 2027: Full application submission deadline (by 17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget for this topic: €14,000,000 - Expected funding per project: ~€7,000,000 (lump sum) - Indicative number of grants: 2 --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities from EU Member States and associated countries as described in [Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](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). - Multi-actor approach required: proposals should involve primary producers, industry, local/regional authorities, and research institutions. - Additional eligibility and admissibility conditions as outlined in the [Horizon Europe General Annexes](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). --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-07?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - The portal opens for submissions on April 20, 2027. - Proposals must follow the structure and page limits described in the application form and [Annex A](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). - Proposals are evaluated based on criteria in [Annex D](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). - Lump sum funding model applies. --- ## Additional Information - Proposals should address all required activities, including business model optimization, platform development, barrier identification, and tool innovation for bio-waste management. - Collaboration with EU initiatives (e.g., Joint Research Centre, Circular Biobased Europe, BIOEAST) is encouraged. - Projects should especially consider underutilized regions (e.g., Central and Eastern Europe, Ukraine). --- ## External Links - [Call Topic Page (Submission & Details)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-07?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&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) - [Online Manual for Applicants](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [General Annexes (Eligibility, Evaluation, Legal)](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) - [National Contact Points (NCPs)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiry | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points| [NCP Directory](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT/Portal Support | [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone (EC switchboard) | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Improving biomass flows for a sustainable and circular bioeconomy - European Commission

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