CBE JU has just announced the launch of the 2026 Work Programme with €170.7 million in funding, aimed at advancing sustainable and competitive bio-based solutions across Europe! This funding will drive innovation in line with the European Commission’s Bioeconomy Strategy and the Strategic Framework for a Competitive & Sustainable EU Bioeconomy.
Key highlights:
- 13 cutting-edge topics spanning industrial flagship biorefineries, feedstock diversification, biotech scale-up & more
- €20M for projects boosting biorefinery competitiveness & sustainable alternatives for crop protection and personal care products.
€6.5M for breakthrough bio-based textile fibers, polymers & circular packaging solutions - Innovation Actions to valorise residual biomass & unlock recyclability, with €14M available for each topic
Key Dates:
- Call for Proposals opens: 23 April 2026
- Deadline for Proposals: 22 September 2026
- Info Day (Online): 12 March 2026
- Networking Event: 21 April 2026, Brussels (Registration opens in January 2026)
With a total of €170.7M in funding, this programme will fast-track Europe’s Bioeconomy transition, boosting biotech and biomanufacturing, driving circular value chains, and reinforcing Europe’s industrial resilience.
