The call is relevant for cities and regions that are looking to build a CSS around biorefineries or bio-based systems and industrial symbiosis. The call asks for projects that are able to demonstrate efficient capture of biogenic gaseous carbon coming from these sources and convert it into new products. This should allow for the creation of new and innovative value chains, enhancing the circularity of the sector and lowering the CO2 emissions by assessing the replication and adaptation potential of the proposed technological approaches and sources.

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.

Proposals should demonstrate the efficient capture of biogenic gaseous carbon from biomass-based systems, industrial biorefineries or any other bio-based operation (including emissions from primary sectors) to utilise it as a feedstock, and demonstrate efficient conversion of the feedstock via different conversion routes, to replace fossil carbon in products. The scope of the call includes different ‘end-products’ including chemicals and polymers, ingredients and materials. Out of the scope of the call are biogenic gaseous carbon emissions from plants dedicated to bioenergy production from biomass combustion and syngas.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Call launch: 24 April 2024

Call deadline: 18 September 2024 17:00 CET