CBE JU is advancing the European circular bioeconomy by funding excellent collaborative projects.
Funding opportunities
CBE JU will launch the first call for project proposals in the second quarter of 2022.
See the indicative timeline leading to the opening of the call for project proposals:
30 November 2021
CBE JU enters into force
CBE JU's Programme Office is established
16 December 2021
CBE JU Governing Board is established
The Board is the main decision-making body of CBE JU
24 March 2022
CBE JU states' representatives group is established
As an advisory body, the group provides an opinion on strategic and programming documents of CBE JU, such as the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) and draft annual work plans
31 March 2022
CBE JU Scientific Committee is established
As an advisory body, the committee provides scientific advice on strategic and programming documents of CBE JU, such as the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) and draft annual work plans
March 2022
Consultation on the CBE JU Work Plan 2022
Founding partners and advisory bodies of CBE JU give their feedback on the draft work plan, including the content of the 2022 call for project proposals
Q2 2022
SRIA is adopted
CBE JU Governing Board adopts CBE JU’s Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda
Q2 2022
CBE JU 2022 Work Plan is adopted
CBE JU Governing Board adopts the CBE JU Work Plan for 2022, including the topic text of the 2022 call for project proposals
Q2-Q3 2022
CBE JU 2022 call for proposals is launched
First CBE JU call for project proposals opens for submissions and an information day is organised for potential applicants