MADR announces that the Circular Bio Based Europe (CBE JU) will organize on April 23, 2024, in Brussels, the "InfoDay" event regarding the call for proposals for the 2024 circular bioeconomy sector.

CBE JU is a public-private partnership between the European Union, represented by the European Commission through DG RTD, DG AGRI, and DG GROW, and the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC), which finances projects promoting circular industries based on bio-materials in Europe.

The event will also be broadcasted online on April 23, 2024, and registration for participation will be available on the website, accessible at the following link: https://www.cbe.europa.eu/infoday24.

This event represents an opportunity to obtain information about the CBE JU 2024 call for proposals and to better understand aspects regarding proposal submission and evaluation, call management rules and conditions, and how to write a good proposal.

The call topics include:

Innovation Actions – flagship (IA-flagship)

Value chains based on biotechnologies for the valorization of sustainable oil crops - 20 million EURO

Chemicals based on dedicated biotechnology platforms through profitable, sustainable, and resource-efficient biomass conversion - 20 million EURO

Value chains based on biotechnologies for the valorization of sustainable raw materials from natural fibers - 20 million EURO

Innovation Actions (AI)

Biodegradable materials and products in soil - 15 million EURO

Sustainable microalgae as raw material for innovative applications with added value - 15 million EURO

Expansion of the "Safety and Sustainability by Design" (SSbD) solvent portfolio - 15 million EURO

Circular materials and SSbD for construction based on biodegradable materials with functional properties - 15 million EURO

Selective and sustainable co-production of aromatic products derived from lignin - 15 million EURO

Innovative bio-based adhesives and binders for circular products meeting market requirements - 15 million EURO

Innovative conversion of biogenic gas carbon into chemicals, ingredients, biogenic materials - 15 million EURO

Research and Innovation Actions (RIA)

Valorization of polluted/contaminated wood from industrial waste streams and post-consumption solutions - 7 million EURO

Biotechnological routes for obtaining chemical substances/materials of biological origin replacing those of animal origin - 7 million EURO

Sustainable alternatives, based on bio-based products, for crop protection - 10 million Euro

SSbD covering materials based on bio-based products for applications under demanding and/or extreme conditions - 7 million EURO

Innovative ingredients for food/feed obtained through biotechnologies - 7 million Euro

Coordination and Support Actions (CSA)

New forms of cooperation in agriculture and forestry sectors - 4 million Euro

Mobilizing inclusive participation in biotechnology-based systems and supporting the expansion strategy of CBE JU and its action plan - 3 million Euro

Supporting the CBE JU Implementation Group for primary producers - 3 million Euro

Potential applicants can consult the 2024 Annual Work Program here, which includes the conditions, requirements, and budget of the Program for 2024. Frequently Asked Questions for applicants will be published by the end of March and continuously updated based on received requests. Interested parties can submit clarification requests to [email protected].

Important issues will be published on the EU Funding and Tender Opportunities portal.

The Horizon Online Manual provides additional information on the application steps. Please also check the How to Apply section on the CBE JU website. (Photo: Dreamstime)