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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.-
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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