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Agri-food Biotech Scaling-up (SMP-COSME-BIOAGRIFOOD)

Backs research teams and institutions for Agri food Biotech Scaling up in agriculture innovation, biotechnology, and food technology.

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SMP-COSME-2026-BIOAGRIFOOD is an action grant call under the Single Market Programme's COSME strand, managed by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). The call targets advanced fermentation for food and feed applications within the agri-food sector, aiming to strengthen biotech collaboration and support SMEs through scale-up activities including applied R&D, piloting, …

Advanced fermentation for food and feed applications in the agri-food sector, supporting SME scale-up through applied R&D, piloting, demonstration, and regulatory guidance via cluster consortia.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€3M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: eismea.ec.europa.eu