International dimension of the circular bio-based economy: seeking win-win opportunities
Overview
The Horizon Europe opportunity designated as HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-03 focuses on the international dimension of the circular bio-based economy, aiming to foster cooperation and win-win opportunities across various regions. This call is primarily a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) under the Horizon Lump Sum Grant model, with a budget of €3,000,000 and a single-stage application process.
The planned opening date for submissions is February 4, 2027, with a deadline set for May 11, 2027. The initiative emphasizes the involvement of at least three independent legal entities from different EU Member States or Associated Countries, aligning with the requirement for collaborative applications that enhance international cooperation, particularly with entities in South Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Eligible applicant types include universities, research institutes, SMEs, large enterprises, public authorities, NGOs, civil society organizations, and international organizations. The funding is provided as a lump sum rather than on a reimbursable basis, simplifying financial management for recipients.
The focus of the proposals should lie in strategic development and policy aspects, aiming to analyze bottlenecks within the international cooperation landscape of sustainable bio-based innovations. Projects should include stakeholder engagement, roadmaps for cooperation, and should reinforce connections to existing initiatives and platforms relevant to the bioeconomy.
Key target areas in this opportunity include biotechnology, biomanufacturing, biorefining, environmental applications, and the trade of biomass, all contributing to the alignment with EU policies on sustainability and green transition. Expected deliverables comprise analyses of international cooperation barriers, stakeholder engagement frameworks, policy recommendations, and directives on enhancing global participation in the bio-economy.
This opportunity encourages multidisciplinary approaches, highlighting the inclusion of Social Sciences and Humanities in the project proposals. While the call is competitive, only one grant is anticipated to be awarded, indicating a potentially low success rate. Co-funding is not required, but leveraging additional resources could enhance proposal competitiveness.
Overall, this opportunity is designed to improve governance, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning in the global context of the circular bio-based economy, supported by a strong emphasis on transparency, inclusivity, and effectiveness in international collaboration to achieve sustainable development goals.
The planned opening date for submissions is February 4, 2027, with a deadline set for May 11, 2027. The initiative emphasizes the involvement of at least three independent legal entities from different EU Member States or Associated Countries, aligning with the requirement for collaborative applications that enhance international cooperation, particularly with entities in South Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Eligible applicant types include universities, research institutes, SMEs, large enterprises, public authorities, NGOs, civil society organizations, and international organizations. The funding is provided as a lump sum rather than on a reimbursable basis, simplifying financial management for recipients.
The focus of the proposals should lie in strategic development and policy aspects, aiming to analyze bottlenecks within the international cooperation landscape of sustainable bio-based innovations. Projects should include stakeholder engagement, roadmaps for cooperation, and should reinforce connections to existing initiatives and platforms relevant to the bioeconomy.
Key target areas in this opportunity include biotechnology, biomanufacturing, biorefining, environmental applications, and the trade of biomass, all contributing to the alignment with EU policies on sustainability and green transition. Expected deliverables comprise analyses of international cooperation barriers, stakeholder engagement frameworks, policy recommendations, and directives on enhancing global participation in the bio-economy.
This opportunity encourages multidisciplinary approaches, highlighting the inclusion of Social Sciences and Humanities in the project proposals. While the call is competitive, only one grant is anticipated to be awarded, indicating a potentially low success rate. Co-funding is not required, but leveraging additional resources could enhance proposal competitiveness.
Overall, this opportunity is designed to improve governance, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning in the global context of the circular bio-based economy, supported by a strong emphasis on transparency, inclusivity, and effectiveness in international collaboration to achieve sustainable development goals.
Detail
This is a description of the Horizon Europe (HORIZON) Call 03 single stage (2027) (HORIZON-CL6-2027-03) funding opportunity, specifically focusing on the topic "International dimension of the circular bio-based economy: seeking win-win opportunities" with topic ID HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-03. This call is for HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions (HORIZON-CSA) and uses the HORIZON Lump Sum Grant [HORIZON-AG-LS] Model Grant Agreement. The call is forthcoming with a single-stage deadline model. The planned opening date is 04 February 2027, and the deadline is 11 May 2027 at 17:00:00 Brussels time.
The expected outcomes of projects funded under this topic include: improved multi-level governance capable of anticipating a changing world and enabling a just sustainable transition for all, as related to the potential of bio-based innovation and industry in the global bioeconomy to deliver on multilateral climate and biodiversity targets; and improved stakeholder engagement and trust, related to the global dimension of sustainable bioeconomy, with a focus on circular bio-based solutions and approaches with reduced carbon footprint as well as biotechnology, biomanufacturing and biorefining.
The scope of this topic aligns with the Commission communication on Building the future with nature: Boosting Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing in the EU, the Life Sciences Strategy, the EU Biotech Act, the Clean Industrial Deal, the upcoming EU Circular Economy Act, the policies related to the fair green transition (i.e. EU Green Deal ambition of leaving no one behind) as well as the EU global commitments on climate change and biodiversity.
Proposals should: analyse bottlenecks and opportunities (in terms of measurable socio-economic and environmental impacts) of the international cooperation in sustainable and fair/just bio-based circular innovation, identifying key interested players active in this area, including the European circular bio-based industry, international organisations (e.g. OECD, FAO, Global Bioeconomy Summit) and like-minded international partners, civil society actors). The focus should be on actions in selected key areas (including, but not limited to biorefining[1], biotechnology[2], biomanufacturing, environmental applications, international biomass trade analysis, circularity of bio-based economy, intellectual property (IP) aspects, global infrastructure mapping, etc). This should take into account the diversity of approaches, perspectives and initiatives in non-EU contexts (e.g. G20 work on bioeconomy), in view of effective international cooperation and dialogue on circular and fair bio-economy/bio-based economy; develop an inclusive and transparent networking approach to support stakeholder engagement and international dialogue (via existing structures, platforms, bioeconomy databases and dashboards[3], and other instruments[4]), considering the role of the governance actors, propose suitable trust-building measures (e.g., co-creation, sharing of best practice, mutual learning), aiming at the global common challenges and win-win solutions, with impact on sustainable economic development, UN SDGs[5], climate and biodiversity); prepare a roadmap for next steps of international cooperation in this area, provide recommendations to policy makers on national and regional level, and other interested stakeholders (e.g., industry), propose solutions to ensure long-term impact, including by linking to existing activities and by applying suitable digital means (e.g., webinars, scientifically robust social media use, etc.).
Proposals are encouraged to work together with relevant initiatives including those of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy, Bioeconomy Monitoring System, etc.). Synergies with activities under the Circular Bio-based Europe (CBE) Joint Undertaking and International Bioeconomy Forum as well as Global Bioeconomy Summit are encouraged. This topic should involve the effective contribution of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) disciplines. International cooperation is strongly encouraged, in particular with South Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Footnotes: [1] With focus on bio-based materials and chemicals. In case bioenergy is considered, it should be covered in the frame of the cascading use of biomass and ensuring synergy with Horizon Europe Cluster 5. [2] With focus on industrial, agro-food, environmental or marine biotechnology sectors. In case health biotechnology is considered, ensure synergy with Horizon Europe Cluster 1. [3] e.g. DataM - Bioeconomy - European Commission [4] Among others, European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform, Circular Cities and Regions Initiative, Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking, etc. [5] In particular SDG 8, 9 and 12.
Regarding general conditions, the admissibility conditions relating to proposal page limit and layout are described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, and further detailed in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System. Eligible countries are described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects, as detailed in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide. If eligible for funding, legal entities established in non-associated third countries may exceptionally participate in this Coordination and support action as a beneficiary or affiliated entity, as described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion criteria are described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes. Evaluation and award criteria, scoring, and thresholds are described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes. Submission and evaluation processes are described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual. The indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement is described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes. Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021 authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme and in actions under the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2021-2025). Further details are described in Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes. Specific conditions are described in the specific topic of the Work Programme.
Application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA) information: Application form templates are available in the Submission System, including the Standard application form (HE CSA). Evaluation form templates will be used with the necessary adaptations, including the Standard evaluation form (HE CSA). Guidance is available in the HE Programme Guide. Model Grant Agreements (MGA) include HE MGA, HE Unit MGA, Lump Sum MGA, and Operating Grants MGA. Call-specific instructions include a detailed budget table (HE LS) and guidance on "Lump sums - what do I need to know?".
Additional documents include: HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 1. General Introduction, HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 9. Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment, HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 15. General Annexes, EIC Work Programme 2026, ERC Work Programme 2026, HE Programme Guide, HE Framework Programme 2021/695, HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764, EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509, Decision authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme, Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment, EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement, Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual, Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions, and Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement.
The budget overview for the year 2027 includes the following topics: HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-01 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of 12,000,000 EUR, single-stage, opening on 2027-02-04 and closing on 2027-05-11, with contributions around 6,000,000 EUR and an indicative number of 2 grants; HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-02 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of 6,000,000 EUR, single-stage, opening on 2027-02-04 and closing on 2027-05-11, with contributions around 6,000,000 EUR and an indicative number of 1 grant; HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-03 - HORIZON-CSA HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions with a budget of 3,000,000 EUR, single-stage, opening on 2027-02-04 and closing on 2027-05-11, with contributions around 3,000,000 EUR and an indicative number of 1 grant; HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-04 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions with a budget of 11,800,000 EUR, single-stage, opening on 2027-02-04 and closing on 2027-05-11, with contributions between 5,000,000 and 6,000,000 EUR and an indicative number of 2 grants; HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-05 - HORIZON-CSA HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions with a budget of 7,000,000 EUR, single-stage, opening on 2027-02-04 and closing on 2027-05-11, with contributions around 3,500,000 EUR and an indicative number of 2 grants; HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-06 - HORIZON-CSA HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions with a budget of 4,500,000 EUR, single-stage, opening on 2027-02-04 and closing on 2027-05-11, with contributions around 4,500,000 EUR and an indicative number of 1 grant; and HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-07 - HORIZON-CSA HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions with a budget of 4,750,000 EUR, single-stage, opening on 2027-02-04 and closing on 2027-05-11, with contributions around 4,750,000 EUR and an indicative number of 1 grant.
Partner search announcements can be viewed and edited by LEARs, Account Administrators, or self-registrants after logging into the portal. The submission system is planned to open on the date stated on the topic header.
For general support, applicants are advised to read all provisions carefully before preparing their application. The Online Manual serves as a guide on procedures from proposal submission to grant management. The Horizon Europe Programme Guide contains detailed guidance on the structure, budget, and political priorities of Horizon Europe. The Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ provides answers to frequently asked questions on proposal submission, evaluation, and grant management. The Research Enquiry Service can answer questions about European research in general and the EU Research Framework Programmes in particular. National Contact Points (NCPs) offer guidance, practical information, and assistance on participation in Horizon Europe, including NCPs in non-EU and non-associated countries. The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) provides advice to businesses, especially SMEs, including guidance on EU research funding. The IT Helpdesk addresses questions about forgotten passwords, access rights, technical aspects of proposal submission, etc. The European IPR Helpdesk assists with intellectual property issues. CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk and ETSI Research Helpdesk advise on tackling standardisation in project proposals. The European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for their recruitment outline the roles, responsibilities, and entitlements of researchers, employers, and funders. Partner Search helps find partner organisations for proposals.
In summary, this Horizon Europe call focuses on fostering international cooperation in the circular bio-based economy. It aims to improve governance and stakeholder engagement to achieve sustainable development goals, climate targets, and biodiversity objectives. The call encourages projects that analyze bottlenecks, develop networking approaches, and prepare roadmaps for future international collaboration, with a strong emphasis on the involvement of Social Sciences and Humanities and international partnerships with regions like South Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The funding is provided as a lump sum, and applicants should consult various guidance documents and support services to ensure their proposals meet the requirements and contribute to the call's expected outcomes.
The expected outcomes of projects funded under this topic include: improved multi-level governance capable of anticipating a changing world and enabling a just sustainable transition for all, as related to the potential of bio-based innovation and industry in the global bioeconomy to deliver on multilateral climate and biodiversity targets; and improved stakeholder engagement and trust, related to the global dimension of sustainable bioeconomy, with a focus on circular bio-based solutions and approaches with reduced carbon footprint as well as biotechnology, biomanufacturing and biorefining.
The scope of this topic aligns with the Commission communication on Building the future with nature: Boosting Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing in the EU, the Life Sciences Strategy, the EU Biotech Act, the Clean Industrial Deal, the upcoming EU Circular Economy Act, the policies related to the fair green transition (i.e. EU Green Deal ambition of leaving no one behind) as well as the EU global commitments on climate change and biodiversity.
Proposals should: analyse bottlenecks and opportunities (in terms of measurable socio-economic and environmental impacts) of the international cooperation in sustainable and fair/just bio-based circular innovation, identifying key interested players active in this area, including the European circular bio-based industry, international organisations (e.g. OECD, FAO, Global Bioeconomy Summit) and like-minded international partners, civil society actors). The focus should be on actions in selected key areas (including, but not limited to biorefining[1], biotechnology[2], biomanufacturing, environmental applications, international biomass trade analysis, circularity of bio-based economy, intellectual property (IP) aspects, global infrastructure mapping, etc). This should take into account the diversity of approaches, perspectives and initiatives in non-EU contexts (e.g. G20 work on bioeconomy), in view of effective international cooperation and dialogue on circular and fair bio-economy/bio-based economy; develop an inclusive and transparent networking approach to support stakeholder engagement and international dialogue (via existing structures, platforms, bioeconomy databases and dashboards[3], and other instruments[4]), considering the role of the governance actors, propose suitable trust-building measures (e.g., co-creation, sharing of best practice, mutual learning), aiming at the global common challenges and win-win solutions, with impact on sustainable economic development, UN SDGs[5], climate and biodiversity); prepare a roadmap for next steps of international cooperation in this area, provide recommendations to policy makers on national and regional level, and other interested stakeholders (e.g., industry), propose solutions to ensure long-term impact, including by linking to existing activities and by applying suitable digital means (e.g., webinars, scientifically robust social media use, etc.).
Proposals are encouraged to work together with relevant initiatives including those of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy, Bioeconomy Monitoring System, etc.). Synergies with activities under the Circular Bio-based Europe (CBE) Joint Undertaking and International Bioeconomy Forum as well as Global Bioeconomy Summit are encouraged. This topic should involve the effective contribution of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) disciplines. International cooperation is strongly encouraged, in particular with South Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Footnotes: [1] With focus on bio-based materials and chemicals. In case bioenergy is considered, it should be covered in the frame of the cascading use of biomass and ensuring synergy with Horizon Europe Cluster 5. [2] With focus on industrial, agro-food, environmental or marine biotechnology sectors. In case health biotechnology is considered, ensure synergy with Horizon Europe Cluster 1. [3] e.g. DataM - Bioeconomy - European Commission [4] Among others, European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform, Circular Cities and Regions Initiative, Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking, etc. [5] In particular SDG 8, 9 and 12.
Regarding general conditions, the admissibility conditions relating to proposal page limit and layout are described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, and further detailed in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System. Eligible countries are described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects, as detailed in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide. If eligible for funding, legal entities established in non-associated third countries may exceptionally participate in this Coordination and support action as a beneficiary or affiliated entity, as described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion criteria are described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes. Evaluation and award criteria, scoring, and thresholds are described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes. Submission and evaluation processes are described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual. The indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement is described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes. Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021 authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme and in actions under the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2021-2025). Further details are described in Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes. Specific conditions are described in the specific topic of the Work Programme.
Application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA) information: Application form templates are available in the Submission System, including the Standard application form (HE CSA). Evaluation form templates will be used with the necessary adaptations, including the Standard evaluation form (HE CSA). Guidance is available in the HE Programme Guide. Model Grant Agreements (MGA) include HE MGA, HE Unit MGA, Lump Sum MGA, and Operating Grants MGA. Call-specific instructions include a detailed budget table (HE LS) and guidance on "Lump sums - what do I need to know?".
Additional documents include: HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 1. General Introduction, HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 9. Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment, HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 15. General Annexes, EIC Work Programme 2026, ERC Work Programme 2026, HE Programme Guide, HE Framework Programme 2021/695, HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764, EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509, Decision authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme, Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment, EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement, Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual, Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions, and Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement.
The budget overview for the year 2027 includes the following topics: HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-01 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of 12,000,000 EUR, single-stage, opening on 2027-02-04 and closing on 2027-05-11, with contributions around 6,000,000 EUR and an indicative number of 2 grants; HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-02 - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions with a budget of 6,000,000 EUR, single-stage, opening on 2027-02-04 and closing on 2027-05-11, with contributions around 6,000,000 EUR and an indicative number of 1 grant; HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-03 - HORIZON-CSA HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions with a budget of 3,000,000 EUR, single-stage, opening on 2027-02-04 and closing on 2027-05-11, with contributions around 3,000,000 EUR and an indicative number of 1 grant; HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-04 - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions with a budget of 11,800,000 EUR, single-stage, opening on 2027-02-04 and closing on 2027-05-11, with contributions between 5,000,000 and 6,000,000 EUR and an indicative number of 2 grants; HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-05 - HORIZON-CSA HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions with a budget of 7,000,000 EUR, single-stage, opening on 2027-02-04 and closing on 2027-05-11, with contributions around 3,500,000 EUR and an indicative number of 2 grants; HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-06 - HORIZON-CSA HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions with a budget of 4,500,000 EUR, single-stage, opening on 2027-02-04 and closing on 2027-05-11, with contributions around 4,500,000 EUR and an indicative number of 1 grant; and HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-07 - HORIZON-CSA HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions with a budget of 4,750,000 EUR, single-stage, opening on 2027-02-04 and closing on 2027-05-11, with contributions around 4,750,000 EUR and an indicative number of 1 grant.
Partner search announcements can be viewed and edited by LEARs, Account Administrators, or self-registrants after logging into the portal. The submission system is planned to open on the date stated on the topic header.
For general support, applicants are advised to read all provisions carefully before preparing their application. The Online Manual serves as a guide on procedures from proposal submission to grant management. The Horizon Europe Programme Guide contains detailed guidance on the structure, budget, and political priorities of Horizon Europe. The Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ provides answers to frequently asked questions on proposal submission, evaluation, and grant management. The Research Enquiry Service can answer questions about European research in general and the EU Research Framework Programmes in particular. National Contact Points (NCPs) offer guidance, practical information, and assistance on participation in Horizon Europe, including NCPs in non-EU and non-associated countries. The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) provides advice to businesses, especially SMEs, including guidance on EU research funding. The IT Helpdesk addresses questions about forgotten passwords, access rights, technical aspects of proposal submission, etc. The European IPR Helpdesk assists with intellectual property issues. CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk and ETSI Research Helpdesk advise on tackling standardisation in project proposals. The European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for their recruitment outline the roles, responsibilities, and entitlements of researchers, employers, and funders. Partner Search helps find partner organisations for proposals.
In summary, this Horizon Europe call focuses on fostering international cooperation in the circular bio-based economy. It aims to improve governance and stakeholder engagement to achieve sustainable development goals, climate targets, and biodiversity objectives. The call encourages projects that analyze bottlenecks, develop networking approaches, and prepare roadmaps for future international collaboration, with a strong emphasis on the involvement of Social Sciences and Humanities and international partnerships with regions like South Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The funding is provided as a lump sum, and applicants should consult various guidance documents and support services to ensure their proposals meet the requirements and contribute to the call's expected outcomes.
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Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are legal entities. A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects. If eligible for funding, legal entities established in non-associated third countries may exceptionally participate in this Coordination and support action as a beneficiary or affiliated entity.
Funding Type: The funding type includes HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions (HORIZON-RIA), HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions (HORIZON-CSA), and HORIZON Innovation Actions (HORIZON-IA). Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021 authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme.
Consortium Requirement: The information does not explicitly state whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. However, given the nature of Horizon Europe projects and the encouragement of international cooperation, a consortium is likely preferred or even required.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): Eligible countries are described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects. If eligible for funding, legal entities established in non-associated third countries may exceptionally participate in this Coordination and support action as a beneficiary or affiliated entity.
Target Sector: The program targets the bioeconomy, biotechnology, biomanufacturing, biorefining, circular economy, environmental applications, international biomass trade analysis, intellectual property, global infrastructure mapping, climate, and biodiversity. It also involves Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) disciplines.
Mentioned Countries: South Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean are explicitly mentioned as regions where international cooperation is strongly encouraged. The G20 is also mentioned in the context of bioeconomy initiatives.
Project Stage: The project stages vary depending on the type of action: Research and Innovation Actions (RIA), Coordination and Support Actions (CSA), and Innovation Actions (IA). This suggests a range from research and development to demonstration and implementation.
Funding Amount: The funding amounts vary by topic:
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-01: around EUR 6,000,000 (total EUR 12,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-02: around EUR 6,000,000 (total EUR 6,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-03: around EUR 3,000,000 (total EUR 3,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-04: EUR 5,000,000 to EUR 6,000,000 (total EUR 11,800,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-05: around EUR 3,500,000 (total EUR 7,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-06: around EUR 4,500,000 (total EUR 4,500,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-07: around EUR 4,750,000 (total EUR 4,750,000)
Application Type: The application type is an open call with a single-stage submission process.
Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive money in the form of a lump sum grant.
Application Stages: The application process involves a single stage.
Success Rates: The success rates are not explicitly mentioned, but the indicative number of grants for each topic provides some insight.
Co-funding Requirement: The information does not explicitly state whether co-funding is required.
Summary:
This Horizon Europe call (HORIZON-CL6-2027-03) focuses on the international dimension of the circular bio-based economy, aiming to foster win-win opportunities through research, innovation, coordination, and support actions. The call is structured around several topics related to governance, research, innovation, and coordination in the bioeconomy sector. It encourages international cooperation, particularly with South Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, and emphasizes the involvement of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) disciplines. The funding is provided as lump sum grants, and the application process consists of a single stage. The call aims to improve multi-level governance, stakeholder engagement, and trust in the global bioeconomy, with a focus on sustainable and circular bio-based solutions, reduced carbon footprint, biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and biorefining. Proposals should analyze bottlenecks and opportunities, develop inclusive networking approaches, and prepare roadmaps for international cooperation, contributing to sustainable economic development, UN SDGs, climate, and biodiversity targets.
Funding Type: The funding type includes HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions (HORIZON-RIA), HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions (HORIZON-CSA), and HORIZON Innovation Actions (HORIZON-IA). Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021 authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme.
Consortium Requirement: The information does not explicitly state whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. However, given the nature of Horizon Europe projects and the encouragement of international cooperation, a consortium is likely preferred or even required.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): Eligible countries are described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects. If eligible for funding, legal entities established in non-associated third countries may exceptionally participate in this Coordination and support action as a beneficiary or affiliated entity.
Target Sector: The program targets the bioeconomy, biotechnology, biomanufacturing, biorefining, circular economy, environmental applications, international biomass trade analysis, intellectual property, global infrastructure mapping, climate, and biodiversity. It also involves Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) disciplines.
Mentioned Countries: South Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean are explicitly mentioned as regions where international cooperation is strongly encouraged. The G20 is also mentioned in the context of bioeconomy initiatives.
Project Stage: The project stages vary depending on the type of action: Research and Innovation Actions (RIA), Coordination and Support Actions (CSA), and Innovation Actions (IA). This suggests a range from research and development to demonstration and implementation.
Funding Amount: The funding amounts vary by topic:
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-01: around EUR 6,000,000 (total EUR 12,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-02: around EUR 6,000,000 (total EUR 6,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-03: around EUR 3,000,000 (total EUR 3,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-04: EUR 5,000,000 to EUR 6,000,000 (total EUR 11,800,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-05: around EUR 3,500,000 (total EUR 7,000,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-06: around EUR 4,500,000 (total EUR 4,500,000)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-07: around EUR 4,750,000 (total EUR 4,750,000)
Application Type: The application type is an open call with a single-stage submission process.
Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive money in the form of a lump sum grant.
Application Stages: The application process involves a single stage.
Success Rates: The success rates are not explicitly mentioned, but the indicative number of grants for each topic provides some insight.
Co-funding Requirement: The information does not explicitly state whether co-funding is required.
Summary:
This Horizon Europe call (HORIZON-CL6-2027-03) focuses on the international dimension of the circular bio-based economy, aiming to foster win-win opportunities through research, innovation, coordination, and support actions. The call is structured around several topics related to governance, research, innovation, and coordination in the bioeconomy sector. It encourages international cooperation, particularly with South Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, and emphasizes the involvement of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) disciplines. The funding is provided as lump sum grants, and the application process consists of a single stage. The call aims to improve multi-level governance, stakeholder engagement, and trust in the global bioeconomy, with a focus on sustainable and circular bio-based solutions, reduced carbon footprint, biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and biorefining. Proposals should analyze bottlenecks and opportunities, develop inclusive networking approaches, and prepare roadmaps for international cooperation, contributing to sustainable economic development, UN SDGs, climate, and biodiversity targets.
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Impact This funding aims to enhance international cooperation in the circular bio-based economy, focusing on governance, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable development. | Impact | This funding aims to enhance international cooperation in the circular bio-based economy, focusing on governance, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable development. |
Applicant Applicants should possess expertise in bioeconomy policy, stakeholder engagement, and international cooperation, ideally with a multidisciplinary approach involving social sciences and humanities. | Applicant | Applicants should possess expertise in bioeconomy policy, stakeholder engagement, and international cooperation, ideally with a multidisciplinary approach involving social sciences and humanities. |
Developments The funding will support activities related to the circular bio-based economy, including biorefining, biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and international biomass trade. | Developments | The funding will support activities related to the circular bio-based economy, including biorefining, biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and international biomass trade. |
Applicant Type This funding is designed for universities, research institutions, SMEs, large enterprises, public authorities, NGOs, and international organizations. | Applicant Type | This funding is designed for universities, research institutions, SMEs, large enterprises, public authorities, NGOs, and international organizations. |
Consortium A consortium of at least three independent legal entities from three different Member States or Associated Countries is required. | Consortium | A consortium of at least three independent legal entities from three different Member States or Associated Countries is required. |
Funding Amount The funding amount is €3,000,000 per project. | Funding Amount | The funding amount is €3,000,000 per project. |
Countries The relevant countries include EU Member States, Associated Countries, and explicitly South Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean for international cooperation. | Countries | The relevant countries include EU Member States, Associated Countries, and explicitly South Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean for international cooperation. |
Industry This funding targets the bioeconomy sector under the Horizon Europe framework. | Industry | This funding targets the bioeconomy sector under the Horizon Europe framework. |
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