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

Horizon Bioeconomy: Global Circular Cooperation

Funds a €3M coordination action to connect bio-based industries, international partners and policy makers around fair circular innovation.

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Bio-based industries are developing new materials, chemicals, processes and services, but countries and regions do not share the same priorities, rules or infrastructure. This topic funds the coordination work needed to find fair, practical areas for international cooperation in the circular bioeconomy.

The project must map bottlenecks and opportunities across areas such as biorefining, biotechno

Building an international cooperation and stakeholder network for a fair, circular bio-based economy. The project analyses bottlenecks and opportunities across biorefining, biotechnology, biomanufacturing, environmental applications, biomass trade, circularity, intellectual property and infrastructure; develops trust-building dialogue and a roadmap for policy and industry; and uses digital tools to support lasting cooperation. It also links relevant European and global bioeconomy initiatives and includes Social Sciences and Humanities expertise.

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.11 May 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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€3M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-03Source: ec.europa.eu