HORIZON-JU-CBE-2023-IA-03
Improve fermentation processes (including downstream purification) to final bio-based products
Plain-language summary
Innovation action to improve fermentation and downstream purification processes for bio-based products in industrial biotechnology.
This call seeks projects that enhance fermentation and purification processes to produce bio-based products more efficiently and sustainably. It focuses on industrial biotechnology and circular economy principles. Projects should address cost-effectiveness, safety, and social acceptance.
Likely relevant for
- Industrial biotechnology companies
- Bioprocess engineers
- Circular economy innovators
- Bio-based product manufacturers
- Research institutions in fermentation technology
Project signals
Improvement of fermentation processesOptimization of purification stepsDevelopment of cost-effective bio-based productionAddressing unstable product handlingIncorporation of safe and sustainable design principles
What it funds
- Improvement of fermentation processes for bio-based product manufacturing
- Enhancement of downstream purification techniques
- Development of cost-effective and sustainable industrial bioprocesses
- Integration of circular economy principles in bio-based production
- Addressing social acceptance and societal engagement aspects
Expected outcomes
- More efficient and stable fermentation processes
- Improved purification methods reducing costs and pollution
- Bio-based products produced with higher safety and sustainability
- Increased social acceptance of bio-based industrial processes
- Contribution to zero pollution and circular economy goals
Who can apply / participate
- Industry participants
- Research organizations
- SMEs
- Consortia including multiple partners
- Check specific consortium composition rules in call documents
- EU Member States and associated countries as per Horizon Europe rules
- Eligibility depends on Horizon Europe and JU rules for Innovation Actions
- Exact consortium size and composition requirements
- Specific eligibility conditions for participant types
Must check before shortlisting
- Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
- Budget and funding rates
- Exact scope details and expected outcomes
Money
Budget details not stated in the source; check official call documents for funding amounts and rates.
Application notes
- Single-stage submission model.
- Confirm deadlines and submission requirements on official portal.
- Check eligibility and consortium rules carefully.
Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:42 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.
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