Supporting pre-normative research for standardization of the bio-based products
Funding for pre-normative research to advance standardization in the bio-based products sector, targeting organizations that can bridge gaps in sustainability, environmental impact, and market competitiveness through collaborative R&D and stakeholder engagement.
Details
Agency
EU Commission
Status
Open
Language
English
Funding Type
Grant
Funding Amount
Up to 10.0M €
Deadline
2026-09-17
Open Date
2026-04-17
Overview
Funding for pre-normative research to advance standardization in the bio-based products sector, targeting organizations that can bridge gaps in sustainability, environmental impact, and market competitiveness through collaborative R&D and stakeholder engagement.Who Can Apply
Consortia of legal entities (e.g., research institutions, industry, SMEs, standardization bodies) from eligible countries, including EU Member States, Associated Countries, and select non-EU/non-Associated Countries with specific funding provisions. The Joint Research Centre (JRC) may participate as a beneficiary with zero funding or as an associated partner.Funding Details
- Maximum grant amount: €10,000,000
- Funding form: Lump sum
- Total budget: Not specified
- Co-funding: Not explicitly stated (assumed 100% funding for eligible costs under lump-sum model)
What Is Funded
- Pre-normative R&D to address standardization gaps in bio-based sectors (e.g., chemicals, polymers, materials), excluding bioenergy/biofuels.
- Activities to improve sustainability, environmental footprint, and circularity of bio-based value chains/products.
- Development of ecodesign solutions and engagement with stakeholders (industry, standardization bodies, policymakers).
- Collaboration with parallel projects (e.g., HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02) and integration of social sciences and humanities (SSH) disciplines.
- Synergies with EU policies (e.g., Circular Economy Act, Ecodesign Regulation, Clean Industrial Deal).
Technology / Maturity Requirements
- TRL at project start: Any (open to all starting TRLs).
- TRL at project end: 4–5 (technology validated in lab or relevant environment).
- Projects must align with high sustainability and environmental benefits, economic feasibility, and strategic autonomy goals.
Key Dates
- Open date: 2026-04-16
- Deadline: 2026-09-16T22:00:00Z
Application Process (High-Level)
- Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal.
- Proposals must adhere to page limits and layout described in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.
- Evaluation based on award criteria outlined in Annex D of the Work Programme.
Post-Award Obligations
- Reporting and dissemination requirements as per Horizon Europe lump-sum grant agreements.
- Mandatory cooperation with other projects funded under this topic for synergies.
- Engagement with standardization bodies and policymakers for market uptake.
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
- Bioenergy/biofuel applications are excluded.
- Projects must include SSH expertise to enhance societal impact.
- International cooperation is encouraged.
- JRC participation is limited to zero-funding roles or as an associated partner.