HORIZON-JU-CBE-2024-IA-04 Circular and SSbD bio-based construction & building materials with functional properties
Updated on 22.05.2024
Proposals are expected to contribute to the following outcomes:
- uptake of circular bio-based solutions in construction and renovation of buildings, with possible spillovers to other large volume markets (e.g. transport and furniture);
- bio-based materials performance meeting market and regulatory requirements;
- improved environmental and health & safety profile compared to current equivalent, conventional products;
- contribution to improved air quality (including indoor air quality) by preventing air pollution;
- increased end user/consumer awareness and acceptance of SSbD bio-based solutions.
Relevance for Circular Systemic Solutions
The call is relevant for cities and regions that are looking to develop a CSS in the built environment. Projects should aim to address the demand for sustainable, circular and energy efficient materials. Specifically, by demonstrating the deployment of scalable, environmentally sustainable, and circular bio-based products that are scalable and fit for large scale applications in construction and renovation.
Applicant criteria
All stakeholders of the bio-based industries ecosystem including public authorities can apply for CBE JU funding. CBE JU calls for project proposals are open to any legal entity, be it private or public, for-profit or not-for-profit organisation, including:
- large companies;
- small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs);
- research and technology organisations (RTOs);
- universities;
- associations.
Eligible projects/themes
Projects should demonstrate bio-based products with tailored functional properties that are fit for large-scale applications in the construction and renovation of buildings. The products in scope of the call are functional elements such as (but not limited to): acoustic and thermal insulations panels; façade elements; interior fittings; foams; membranes; door structures; and window frames. The following functional properties can be targeted when designing the products: fire retardancy; water barrier; moisture transfer; antimicrobial; antifungal/mould prevention; and corrosion prevention. Even though the main scope of the call is building and construction products, replication of the solutions in other sectors such as transport and furniture can also be considered.
Amount of funding
Total indicative budget EUR 15 million. It is estimated that a contribution of EUR 7.5 million would allow these outcomes to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of a proposal requesting different amounts.
Application process
Cities and regions can apply for funding through the following steps. Cities and regions have to select the relevant call and draft a proposal with the required details. With the CBE JU networking platform, cities and regions can find partners to build a consortium. The proposal can be submitted using the funding and tender opportunities portal using an EU login. All the members of the consortium must have a nine-digit Participant Identification Code (PIC) to apply for funding. Draft your project proposal in the submission service section of your topic page. This link becomes available when the call opens. Fill in all the required information and submit the proposal before the call deadline.
Deadlines
Call launch: 24 April 2024
Call deadline: 18 September 2024 17:00 CET
<5 000
large 500 000-200 000, medium 200 000-50 000, and small cities 50 000-5 000
large metropolitan area >1.5 million, metropolitan area 1.5 million-500 000
predominantly urban regions, intermediate and predominantly rural regions, refer to TERCET typology NUTS 3 region
e.g. commercial, residential, service, industrial
