Register now for the CBE JU Info Day 2023

The in-person event will take place on 20 April 2023 in the Charlemagne building in Brussels, and registration is free and compulsory. Join the info day to find out more about the CBE JU 2023 call for project proposals and meet other potential applicants.

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New publication shows CBE JU achievements in advancing a competitive bioeconomy for a sustainable future

The 14 first-of-their-kind commercial-scale biorefineries funded by the joint undertaking tackle several challenges.

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CBE JU-funded LIGNOFLAG flagship biorefinery in Podari, Romania

CBE JU photo competition 2023 open for submission #CBEimpact 

All projects are invited to submit their photos and videos by 20 April.

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Save the date for the CBE JU Stakeholder Forum

The event will take place on 6-7 December 2023 in Brussels.

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BBI JU Stakeholder Forum 2019 networking

Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking

CBE JU is a €2 billion partnership between the European Union and the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) that funds projects advancing competitive circular bio-based industries under Horizon Europe, the EU’s research and innovation programme. CBE JU is the legal and universal successor of BBI JU.

About CBE JU Achievements
LIGNOFLAG flagship project biorefinery ©Clariant

Apply for funding

Our way of advancing the European circular bioeconomy is by funding excellent projects. Discover how to apply for CBE JU funding under Horizon Europe.

Prepare your proposal

CBE JU launches annual calls for project proposals under Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. Our open innovation approach welcomes all actors - from farmers to research centres and universities, from small businesses to large industries - to develop a competitive bioeconomy in Europe.

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Collaborate

The networking platform is where you identify the partners of your potential project proposal. We organise it around the call for proposals to help you build your network of people interested in the same topics.

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Facts and figures

CBE JU is building on the success of its predecessor, the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU). Since 2014, this €3.7 billion partnership between the European Union and BIC has supported the European bio-based industries. Each euro of public money generated €2.8 of private investment.

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142

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1055

beneficiaries from 39 countries

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40%

of beneficiaries are small businesses

Here's some news

  • People attending the CBE JU Info Day event in person
    Info Day Call 2023

    Registration opens for the CBE JU Info Day 2023

    15 February 2023

    The in-person event will take place on 20 April 2023 in the Charlemagne building in Brussels, and registration is free and compulsory. Join the info day to find out more about the CBE JU 2023 call for project proposals and meet other potential applicants.

    Read the news
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    Tenders

    CBE JU looking for communication support

    13 February 2023

    Today the CBE JU programme office has launched an open call for a wide range of communication services, with a deadline to apply of 20 March 2023. The future framework contract will include content writing, design and animations, events organisation, social media support, and media relations services.

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