Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)

Supporting sustainable and circular bio-based industries in Europe

The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) initiative focuses on leveraging bio-based solutions to address some of the most pressing environmental and economic challenges. By reducing reliance on fossil resources and fostering bio-based alternatives, CBE JU not only aims to mitigate climate change but also to stimulate economic development, particularly in rural and coastal areas. This initiative provides extensive opportunities for organizations to access funding, collaborate with industry experts, and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient economy. Projects that drive innovation and sustainability in the bio-based industry may be eligible for funding.

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CBE JU in short

Intended audience Intended audience

Companies, RTOs, universities, public organizations.

Project type Project type

Research and Innovation Actions (RIA), Innovation Actions (IA), Flagship Actions (IA-Flagships), Coordination and Support Actions (CSA).

Total budget Total budget

2 billion euros.

Project costs covered Project costs covered

Up to 70% for RIAs, Up to 70% for IAs, Up to 60% for IA-Flagships, (For all three: up to 100% for non-profit entities), Up to 100% for CSAs.

Budget per project Budget per project

RIAs: 7 million to 10 million euros, IAs: 15 million euros, IA-Flagships: 20 million euros, CSAs: 3 million to 4 million euros.

Funding type Funding type

Public funding, private funding.

Is your project eligible for funding?

Projects funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) must align with its objectives, which include accelerating the innovation and development of new bio-based solutions, deploying mature bio-based solutions in the market, and ensuring strong environmental performance for bio-based industrial systems. The types of actions funded by CBE JU include:

  • Research and Innovation Actions (RIAs): Establish new knowledge or explore the feasibility of new or improved technologies, products, processes, services, or solutions
  • Innovation Actions (IAs): Scale up activities from prototype to product validation and market replication
  • Flagship Actions (IA-Flagships): Deploy a first-of-its-kind innovation on the European market
  • Coordination and Support Actions (CSAs): Structure stakeholder communities, support technological visions, conduct outreach, and disseminate research results.

40+
CBE proposals supported

35%
overall success rate

+300
organizations supported in bio-economy

How can PNO Innovation help you with your CBE JU application?

Our team at PNO Innovation can provide comprehensive support throughout your application process. We offer expert impact assessments to highlight the potential benefits and expected impact of your project. Our specialists will craft a robust route-to-market strategy to ensure successful commercialization. Additionally, we write and submit your funding application for you, ensuring all requirements are met. This way, we’ll maximize your chances of securing CBE JU funding for your bio-based solutions.

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