Circular Biobased Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)

CBE JU is a €2 billion partnership between the European Union and the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) that funds projects advancing competitive circular bio-based industries under Horizon Europe, the EU's research and innovation programme.

CBE JU is operating under the rules of Horizon Europe , the EU's research and innovation programme, for the 2021-2031 period. The partnership aims to build on the success of its predecessor, the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) , while addressing the current challenges facing the industry.

The role of the CBE JU is to bring together various actors from bio-based industries, ranging from farmers to scientists to industry, to solve the technological, regulatory and market challenges of the sector. Its public-private funding scheme boosts innovation and market deployment and paves the way for future investments.

For more information, please see the CBE JU website at Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)

CBE JU 2024 funding Call

The CBE JU 2024 funding Call opened on 24 April 2024. This funding opportunity has a budget of €213 million offered across a range of bioeconomy topics and across a range of action types. The closing date for this call is 18 September 2024. More details on the call topics, and how to apply, can be found at [external-link https://www.cbe.europa.eu/open-calls-proposals | Open calls for proposals | Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) (europa.eu) ].

Ireland Information Day 2024

Continuing its support of the CBE JU in Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine organised an Irish information day for the 2024 CBE JU funding Call, in collaboration with InterTradeIreland and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland.

Oliver Zobell from CBE JU gave an in-depth presentation on the 2024 CBE JU Call including an overview of Call topics, the procedure to make an application, and some useful advice to give applicants the best chance of success. Representatives from DAFM and DAERA also offered support for interested parties in Ireland and provided contact details for follow-up discussions and assistance. Slide decks from the Ireland Information Day can be found hereunder.

InterTradeIreland is also facilitating a partnering platform for interested parties to the CBE JU. To register and partners, visit https://cbeju2024.meeting-mojo.com/register .

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