HORIZON-JU-CBE-2023-IA-06
Selective, sustainable production routes towards bio-based alternatives to fossil-based chemical building blocks
Plain-language summary
Develop selective, sustainable bio-based production routes for chemical building blocks as alternatives to fossil-based ones.
This call funds innovation actions to create bio-based chemical building blocks. Projects should focus on sustainability, selectivity, and scalability. The goal is to replace fossil-based chemicals with bio-based alternatives that have large market potential.
Likely relevant for
- Industrial chemistry researchers
- Chemical engineers
- Bio-based product developers
- Circular economy innovators
- Sustainability-focused companies
Project signals
Novel production routes for bio-based chemicalsImproved environmental performanceDemonstrated applicability and added valueFocus on feedstock sustainability and resilience
What it funds
- Development of selective and sustainable production routes for bio-based chemical building blocks
- Replacement of fossil-based chemical building blocks with bio-based alternatives
- Scale-up and demonstration of novel bio-based chemical production processes
- Improvement of environmental performance and energy efficiency in chemical production
Expected outcomes
- Bio-based chemical building blocks with large market potential
- Enhanced competitiveness and autonomy in chemical industry
- Sustainable and safe chemical production processes
- Increased market intake of bio-based products
Who can apply / participate
- Industry
- Research organizations
- SMEs
- Large enterprises
- Consortia including multiple types
- Check specific consortium composition rules in call documents
- EU Member States and associated countries
- Must comply with Horizon Europe and JU rules
- Exact consortium size and composition
- Specific eligibility conditions
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 source; check official call documents for funding amounts and rates.
Application notes
- Single-stage submission model.
- Check official call page for detailed application instructions and eligibility criteria
Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:43 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.
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