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Horizon Europe Cluster 6 — Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

Horizon Circular Bio-Based Value Chains

Funds €6M projects that turn bio-waste and secondary raw materials into safe, circular products, materials and value chains.

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Europe loses value when biological materials become waste or are used once and discarded. This topic funds projects that turn those streams into useful, safe and sustainable products, materials and business opportunities, while keeping quality loss and environmental and health risks low.

Projects can work on bio-based materials and products for areas such as construction, packaging, pulp and pape

Innovation Action projects that develop and deploy safe, sustainable circular and bio-based materials, products, processes and value chains using upcycled and recycled resources. The topic covers complex bio-waste streams, industrial symbiosis, digital traceability and recommendations for standards and incentives, with activities expected to reach TRL 6-7 by the end. Bioenergy and biofuels are outside the main scope.

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.22 Sept 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.22 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
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.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€12M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-09Source: ec.europa.eu