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24 new CBE JU-funded projects to start this year

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Evaluation of the 2025 call has concluded with 24 proposals selected for a total of €172 million in CBE JU funding. The new projects are to start after the grant agreement signature expected by mid-May 2026. 

The CBE JU 2025 call invited project proposals across 13 different topics, with the objective to scale up Europe’s bio-based sector, as well as develop new circular and sustainable solutions for the market.  

The CBE JU Programme Office received 248 project proposals for this call, requesting over €1.4 billion in funding. 24 of them have been selected for a total CBE JU funding of €172 million:  

  • 4 innovation actions - flagships  
  • 11 innovation actions
  • 8 research & innovation actions  
  • 1 coordination & support action 

The successful applicants and the CBE JU Programme Office will now start preparing the grant agreements to be signed by mid-May 2026. More information about the selected projects will follow the grant agreement signature.