HORIZON-JU-CBE-2024-IAFlag-02 Bio-based dedicated platform chemicals via cost-effective, sustainable and resource-efficient conversion of biomass
Updated on 17.06.2024
Proposals are expected to contribute to the following outcomes:
- sustainable, large-scale production of bio-based platform chemicals with dedicated chemical structures and availability of a broader range of bio-based chemicals meeting market and technical performance requirements, hence also facilitating the market uptake of bio-based solutions;
- improved circularity and resource efficiency of bio-based value chains via practical application of circular bioeconomy, encompassing the resource- and energy-efficient, cascading use of sustainably sourced biomass;
- significantly improved sustainability, strategic autonomy, resilience and competitiveness of the European chemical industry and with cascading impact in other downstream sectors;
- reduction of fossil feedstock dependence of chemicals production and/or minimising biomass imports dependencies of the bio-based industries;
- significant improvement of environmental and safety performance across the value chain against specified fossil and/or bio-based benchmarks;
- new skilled job opportunities and investments in the bio-based sectors;
- societal relevance and social acceptance of circular bio-based solutions and products.
Relevance for Circular Systemic Solutions
The call is relevant for cities and regions that are looking to develop a CSS that concerns valorisation of biomass into bio-based dedicated platform chemicals. The flagship call asks for the demonstration of cost-effective, sustainable and resource-efficient large scale production processes for obtaining bio-based, dedicated platform chemicals. Projects should also consider up and downstream processes and therefore should implement the multi-actor approach to ensure adequate involvement of all key value chain actors, including B2B-end consumers and feedstock providers.
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
Proposals should focus on the cost-effective, sustainable and resource-efficient conversion of biomass into dedicated platform chemicals and create market-relevant applications. Whilst doing this, projects should integrate an SSbD assessment for the chemicals and materials to contribute with and develop recommendations supporting the advancement of the SSbD framework.
Amount of funding
Total indicative budget is EUR 20 million. It is estimated that a contribution of EUR 20 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
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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
