CBE JU representatives were in Hervás, Spain, yesterday, to celebrate the launch of the SUSTAINEXT biorefinery’s construction. When completed, the plant will process 20 000 tonnes of agricultural sidestreams a year to produce healthy ingredients for various sectors ranging from food to cosmetics, to chemicals.
The European Commission has presented the Clean Industrial Deal, a roadmap for a range of policies to accelerate Europe’s reindustrialisation and decarbonisation. This initiative supports strengthening industrial competitiveness while achieving the EU’s goal of climate neutrality by 2050. CBE JU is looking forward to supporting the Clean Industrial Deal by advancing Europe’s bio-based sector by funding nearly 200 highly innovative projects across regions.
The European Commission has outlined today its vision for the future of agriculture and food in Europe, aiming to create a competitive, resilient, and sustainable agri-food sector by 2040. For years, the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking has been contributing to this transformation by providing bio-based solutions to the European farmers and encouraging sustainable farming practices.
The in-person event will take place on 3 April 2025 in the Charlemagne building in Brussels and will also be streamed online. Join the info day to find out more about the CBE JU 2025 call for project proposals and meet other potential applicants.
The European Commission presented today its Competitiveness Compass, a strategic plan for the next five years. The Compass translates Mario Draghi’s report into reality, envisioning a Europe where innovative technologies and clean products are developed, manufactured, and marketed, all while progressing toward carbon neutrality and becoming the first climate-neutral continent by 2050.
CBE JU has launched a €3.4M framework contract call for communication services to support its initiatives and four other joint undertakings. Services include content creation, social media, events, and media relations. Apply by 26 February 2025 via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
Join CBE JU's working group on primary producers. This initiative tackles challenges in adopting circular bio-based solutions and ensures benefits for agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. Drive sustainability, innovation, and economic growth in bio-based value chains. Apply by 28 Feb 2025.
CBE JU selects 30 projects from 298 proposals to receive €200 million in funding under its 2024 call. Projects span 18 topics to boost Europe’s circular bioeconomy, advancing innovation and sustainable products. Grant agreements are expected by May 2025, including biorefineries and R&I actions.
Representatives from the CBE JU Programme Office participated today in the celebration, marking a major milestone for the CBE JU-funded VIOBOND flagship project: the completion of the foundations for its biorefinery.
CBE JU has released its Annual Work Programme for 2025, providing details about the upcoming call for proposals. With a budget of €165 million, this funding will support 13 topics aimed at advancing competitive and sustainable circular bio-based industries across Europe.
