The CBE JU 2025 call for project proposals is now open for submission. A total of €172 million will be dedicated to advancing competitive circular bio-based industries in Europe across 13 topics. All stakeholders of the circular bio-based sector can apply before the deadline of 18 September 2025, 17:00 Brussels time.

CBE JU founding partners have amended the partnership’s annual work programme to increase the call for projects budget to €172 million and to update its topics. Some CBE JU-specific requirements have changed, and the deadline to submit project proposals is extended.

CBE JU has released its Annual Work Programme for 2025, providing details about the upcoming call for proposals. With a budget of €172 million, this funding will support 13 topics aimed at advancing competitive and sustainable circular bio-based industries across Europe.

The CBE JU Programme Office received 298 project proposals by the 18 September deadline for the 2024 call, requesting nearly €1.5 billion in funding. With a budget of €213 million, the evaluation will occur in October-November 2024, and results will be announced in January 2025. Proposals span 18 topics to advance circular bio-based industries in Europe.

The CBE JU’s 2024 call for proposals announces €213 million in funding to advance Europe’s circular bio-based economy, targeting innovation, market deployment, and environmental performance. Stakeholders are invited to apply by 18 September 2024, contributing to 18 topics. This initiative emphasises circularity, sustainability, and bioeconomy, aiming to scale up technologies and boost regional investment and job creation.

CBE JU has published its Annual Work Programme for 2024, including information about the next call for project proposals. €213 million will be dedicated to advancing competitive circular bio-based industries in Europe across 18 topics.

The CBE JU Programme Office has received three project proposals by the 4 October deadline for the 2023-2 call dedicated to supporting activities for the New European Bauhaus Academy. Applicants have requested €1.7 million in CBE JU funding against the indicative call budget of €1 million. Evaluation of the project proposals will take place in October 2023, and applicants will receive the call results in the first quarter of 2024.

The CBE JU Programme Office has received 162 project proposals by the 20 September deadline for the 2023 call. Applicants have requested over €982 million in CBE JU funding against the indicative call budget of €215.5 million.