Bioeconomy GIANTS Open Call II – Scale Up & Pilot
Details
Climate KIC is supporting an EU-funded programme called Bioeconomy GIANTS. This open call aims to provide financial support to 4 collaborative pilot projects focused on the piloting and scaling up of high-added value bio-based products, while strengthening cooperation and the role of primary producers in circular bio-based value chains. The Open Call seeks to support initiatives that combine technological and/or operational innovation with innovative cooperative business and governance models, contributing to the development of economically viable, sustainable and resilient bio-based value chains.
At a glance:
4 funded consortia (2-4 partners each)
€70,000 max per funded project
7 months project duration
€280,000 total budget
Objectives
In line with the objectives of the BIOECONOMY GIANTS, the Open Call II aims to:
- Support the piloting and scaling-up of high-added-value bio-based products through the valorisation of secondary or underutilised biomass.
Strengthen the position of primary producers within bio-based value chains, promoting their meaningful participation and an equitable distribution of benefits. - Facilitate the development and implementation of innovative cooperative models involving primary producers, other rural actors and bio-based industries.
- Optimise the use of secondary or underutilised biomass enhancing circularity and resource efficiency.
- Foster resilient bio-based value chains in the agriculture, agri-food and forestry sectors, supporting innovative products with market applications and the potential for commercial viability.
- Generate demonstrable results and success stories that can support the replication and wider uptake of innovative cooperative bioeconomy solutions and relevant BIOECONOMY GIANTS services.
Who can apply?
Participation is open to any legal entity, regardless of its type or profile (including but not limited to SMEs, large enterprises, universities, research and technology organisations, clusters, and public bodies).
For complete guidelines, eligibility rules & submission criteria, click here.