International dimension of the circular bio-based economy: seeking win-win opportunities - European Commission
Funds research to foster global cooperation, governance innovation, and stakeholder engagement for a sustainable circular bio-based economy, with emphasis on international networks and policy recommendations.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: May 11, 2027
Funding Amounts: Approx. €3,000,000 total; expected single grant of around €3,000,000; lump sum funding; project duration typically 2–4 years.
Summary: Supports international cooperation for a sustainable circular bio-based economy through stakeholder engagement, governance innovation, and global policy recommendations.
Description
This funding opportunity, part of Horizon Europe, aims to advance international collaboration in the circular bio-based economy. The focus is on analyzing and addressing challenges and opportunities in global cooperation for sustainable and fair bio-based innovation. Projects should improve multi-level governance, foster stakeholder engagement, and support trust-building across sectors such as biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and biorefining. The program encourages the creation of inclusive networks, the development of actionable policy recommendations, and the preparation of a roadmap for sustained international collaboration, with particular emphasis on integration with social sciences and humanities and partnerships with South Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
