CBE JU Info Day 2026

Online

Dates

12 March 2026 14:00–16:30 (Brussels time)

The 2026 Info Day took place online, bringing together more than 1 000 participants. CBE JU, BIC and European Commission experts presented the 2026 call topics, explained the applicable rules, conditions and requirements and shared practical tips for preparing strong proposals based on lessons learned from previous calls. Participants were able to ask questions via a dedicated Q&A tool.

CBE JU Info Day 2026

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Agenda

 

14:00 – Welcome and introduction (slides)

  • Virginia Puzzolo, Head of Programme Unit, CBE JU

14:10 – Call submission and evaluation of proposals (slides)

  • Oliver Zobell, Call Coordinator, CBE JU

14:25 – Scope of the CBE JU 2026 call topics (slides)

  • Tomasz Calikowski, Policy Officer, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission
  • Samuele Ambrosetti, Innovation and Programming, Bio-based Industries Consortium

15:00 – Q&A session about topics

15:15 – CBE JU 2026 call specific requirements (slides)

  • Pilar Llorente Ruiz de Azua, Programme Officer, CBE JU

15:30 – Call rules and conditions (slides)

  • Marta Campos Iturralde, Legal Manager, CBE JU

15:45 – Tips and tricks for a good proposal (slides)

  • Oliver Zobell, Call Coordinator, CBE JU

16:00 – PIC registration and validation (slides)

  • Mariadomenica Cugnidoro, Legal and Financial adviser, Research Executive Agency

16:15 – Q&A

16:30 – Closing of the webinar

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