Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking funding call
The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) has published its 2026 call for project proposals under Horizon Europe. The call is open to UK companies.
Opens: 23 April 2026
Deadline: 22 September 2026 at 17:00 CET
Budget: €170.7 million
Funding is available across Innovation Actions (including flagship projects), Research and Innovation Actions, and Coordination and Support Actions. Topics span areas such as biorefinery competitiveness, bio-based chemicals and materials, circular packaging, sustainable textiles, residual biomass valorisation, and Safe and Sustainable by Design solutions.
For full topic descriptions, eligibility criteria and application guidance, please consult the Annual Work Programme 2026 and the EU Funding & Tenders portal.