HORIZON-JU-CBE-2023-R-03
Robust and optimised industrial biotech and chemical/industrial biotech processes
Plain-language summary
Funding for research on robust, optimised industrial biotech and chemical/industrial biotech processes integrating AI.
This call supports research and innovation actions to improve industrial biotechnology and chemical processes. Projects should focus on robustness, optimisation, and efficiency, including continuous production and combined processes. Artificial Intelligence integration is a cross-cutting priority.
Likely relevant for
- Industrial biotechnology researchers
- Chemical process engineers
- Biotech process developers
- AI in chemical engineering experts
- Bio-based product developers
Project signals
Projects on process robustness and optimisationUse of continuous production and microfluidicsDevelopment of combined/tandem processesFocus on biomass feedstock and biocatalystsIntegration of AI for process improvement
What it funds
- Research and innovation actions on industrial biotech and chemical/industrial biotech processes
- Development of robust and optimised processing routes and reactors
- Improvement of productivity and yield in bio-based processes
- Use of microbial hosts, enzymes, and biocatalysts
- Integration of continuous production and microfluidics techniques
- Application of Artificial Intelligence in process design and optimisation
Expected outcomes
- Enhanced robustness and efficiency of industrial biotech processes
- Optimised chemical and bio-based production processes
- Improved productivity and yield in bio-based product manufacturing
- Innovative combined or tandem processing methods
- Advanced use of AI for process control and design
Who can apply / participate
- Research organisations
- Universities
- Industry partners
- SMEs
- Consortia including multiple participant types
- Check specific consortium composition requirements in call documents
- EU Member States and associated countries as per Horizon Europe rules
- Eligibility depends on Horizon Europe and JU rules
- Participants must verify specific call conditions
- Exact consortium size and composition
- Specific funding rates and budget limits
Must check before shortlisting
- Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
- Budget and funding rates
- Detailed scope and expected outcomes
Money
Budget details not stated; check official call documents for funding amounts and rates.
Application notes
- Single-stage submission model.
- Verify eligibility and consortium requirements before applying
- Check deadlines carefully
Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:45 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.
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