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Towards a Europe of Bioeconomy Places

Supports the development of "Bioeconomy Places" in geographically defined areas (e.g., regions, municipalities) to drive systemic transition toward sustainable and circular bioeconomy solutions. Targets consortia aiming to establish pilot sites, benchmark criteria, and governance frameworks aligned with EU priorities.

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Details

Agency

EU Commission

Status

Open

Language

English

Funding Type

Grant

Funding Amount

Up to 8.0M €

Deadline

2027-09-22

Open Date

2027-04-20

Overview

Supports the development of "Bioeconomy Places" in geographically defined areas (e.g., regions, municipalities) to drive systemic transition toward sustainable and circular bioeconomy solutions. Targets consortia aiming to establish pilot sites, benchmark criteria, and governance frameworks aligned with EU priorities.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of legal entities (e.g., research institutions, SMEs, public authorities, NGOs) from EU Member States or Associated Countries. At least three pilot sites must be established, including one fully or partially in Ukraine. Multi-actor approach mandatory, involving stakeholders like educational institutions, industrial actors, unions, and local/regional authorities.

Funding Details

Maximum grant amount: €8,000,000 per project. Funding is provided as a lump sum.

What Is Funded

  • Development of definitions, benchmarks, and a labeling system for "Bioeconomy Places" based on environmental, social, and economic sustainability criteria.
  • Establishment of at least three pilot sites in different EU Member States/Associated Countries, including one in Ukraine.
  • Needs analysis, stakeholder engagement, and transformation plans for pilot sites, covering:
- Infrastructure (physical/digital for bioeconomy clusters). - Value chain mapping (biomass sourcing, industrial capacity, SME/startup involvement). - Consumer/civil society awareness and skill readiness. - Multi-stakeholder partnerships with gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches. - Synergies between urban, rural, and coastal areas. - Training programs for technical, entrepreneurial, and digital skills. - Capacity-building for funding access and private capital attraction. - Policy recommendations for circular bioeconomy deployment.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

No explicit Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range specified. Projects must build on existing EU initiatives (e.g., Regional Innovation Valleys, Circular Cities and Regions Initiative) and leverage findings from prior EU-funded projects.

Key Dates

  • Open date: 2027-04-19
  • Deadline: 2027-09-21

Application Process (High-Level)

Single-stage submission via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Proposals must adhere to page limits and layout requirements outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.

Post-Award Obligations

Not explicitly stated beyond standard Horizon Europe reporting requirements (e.g., financial and technical progress reports). Collaboration among pilot sites and knowledge-sharing are expected.

Geographic Scope & Language

Eligible countries: EU Member States and Associated Countries. Application language: English.

Notes

  • Proposals must align with EU bioeconomy policies and demonstrate systemic impact.
  • Priority given to projects incorporating lessons from prior EU-funded initiatives (e.g., H2020, Horizon Europe).
  • Explicit focus on sustainability, circularity, and social fairness in bioeconomy solutions.