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Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking

Horizon Bio-based Industry Transition Roadmaps

Funds one €1.2M project to map barriers and build industry roadmaps for switching from fossil-based to bio-based feedstocks and processes.

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Many industries want to use more bio-based feedstocks and processes, but uncertainty gets in the way: costs may not compete with fossil-based options, feedstock supply may be unclear, regulations may be hard to navigate, and companies may lack the skills or investment case to move first. This topic funds a structured effort to find those barriers and turn them into practical routes for change.

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Consulting non-bio-based and partially bio-based industries across at least three sectors critical to the green transition, identifying technical, market and regulatory barriers to adopting or diversifying bio-based feedstocks and processes, and proposing solutions. The action validates findings with end users and consumers, documents replicable success stories, brings the full value chain together in a forum, and publishes sectoral and cross-sectoral roadmaps with de-risking opportunities.

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 2026
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.€170.8M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-CSA-01Source: ec.europa.eu