Biotechnology application for CCU

Overview

Funding for research and innovation projects that develop life sciences-based technologies for carbon capture and use (CCU), focusing on purification and conversion of gaseous carbon into industrial feedstock. Targets consortia advancing biotechnology solutions for climate neutrality and circularity in European industries.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of legal entities (e.g., research organizations, SMEs, industrial operators) established in eligible countries. International cooperation is encouraged but not mandatory.

Funding Details

• Maximum grant amount: €8,000,000 per project.
• Funding is provided as a lump sum.
• Co-funding requirements are not specified.

What Is Funded

• Development and testing of life sciences-based technologies (synthetic biology or living microorganisms) for concentrating, purifying, and converting gaseous carbon into industrial feedstock.
• Assessment of technological readiness, environmental impacts, and economic viability of CCU solutions.
• Demonstration of scalable technologies with high sustainability potential.
• Dissemination of replication potential and business case recommendations for SMEs and industrial operators.
• Feasibility studies for spin-off creation to commercialize results.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• Projects must target Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4 to 6.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2027-04-19
• Deadline: 2027-09-21T22:00:00Z

Application Process (High-Level)

• Single-stage application process.
• Proposals must be submitted via the Funding & Tenders Portal.

Post-Award Obligations

• Collaboration with other funded projects on IP exploitation and dissemination activities.
• Reporting obligations as outlined in the Horizon Europe Model Grant Agreement, including potential objections to ownership transfers or exclusive licensing for up to 4 years post-project.

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland.
• Application language: English.

Notes

• Excludes food/feed and biofuels/syngas as end products.
• Synergies with Cluster 5 and the Circular Bio-based Europe (CBE) Joint Undertaking are encouraged.
• Proposals must adhere to page limits and formatting requirements specified in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.