CBE JU 2024 Call Concludes with Overwhelming Response:
298 Project Proposals Submitted
The CBE JU Programme Office has announced a remarkable level of interest in its 2024 call, with 298 project proposals submitted by the September 18 deadline. These proposals collectively request nearly €1.5 billion in funding, significantly exceeding the available budget of €213 million.
The 2024 call encouraged submissions across 18 topics aimed at fostering competitive, circular bio-based industries in Europe. The evaluation process will take place between October and November 2024, with applicants set to receive the results by January 2025.
Key topics and responses from the call include:
Innovation Actions – Flagships (IA-flagship):
- Sustainable Oil Crops: 2 proposals, €40 million requested.
- Dedicated Platform Chemicals: 5 proposals, €93 million requested.
- Natural Fibre Feedstock: 2 proposals, €20 million requested.
Innovation Actions (IA):
- Biodegradable In-Soil Materials: 10 proposals, €68 million requested.
- Microalgae Feedstock Applications: 21 proposals, €122 million requested.
- Safe and Sustainable Solvents: 3 proposals, €22 million requested.
- Bio-Based Construction Materials: 17 proposals, €116 million requested.
- Lignin-Derived Aromatics: 6 proposals, €40 million requested.
- Bio-Based Adhesives and Binders: 11 proposals, €66 million requested.
- Biogenic Gaseous Carbon Conversion: 9 proposals, €67 million requested.
Research and Innovation Actions (RIA):
- Polluted Wood Valorisation: 16 proposals, €52 million requested.
- Bio-Based Chemicals/Materials: 25 proposals, €89 million requested.
- Bio-Based Crop Protection: 56 proposals, €271 million requested.
- Coating Materials for Extreme Conditions: 35 proposals, €123 million requested.
- Bio-Based Food/Feed Ingredients: 57 proposals, €199 million requested.
Coordination and Support Actions (CSA):
- Cooperation in Agriculture and Forestry: 12 proposals, €46 million requested.
- Inclusive Participation in Bio-Based Systems: 5 proposals, €15 million requested.
- Support for CBE JU Primary Producers Group: 6 proposals, €23 million requested.
The CBE JU office will now undertake the task of checking proposals for admissibility and eligibility, with external experts aiding the evaluation. Following the evaluations, grant agreements with selected proposals are expected to be finalized by mid-May 2025.