Cluster

HORIZON C6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment

Goals

Support the bio-based industry

Promote sustainability and circular economy

Foster innovation in bio-based products

Description

CBE JU is a €2 billion partnership between the European Union and the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) that funds projects advancing competitive circular bio-based industries under Horizon Europe, the EU’s research and innovation programme.

CBE JU is operating under the rules of Horizon Europe, the EU’s research and innovation programme, for the 2021-2031 period. The partnership is building on the success of its predecessor, the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU), while addressing the current challenges facing the industry.

The main goals of the new European partnership are:

– Accelerate the innovation process and development of bio-based innovative solutions

– Accelerate market deployment of the existing mature and innovative bio-based solutions

– Ensure a high level of environmental performance of bio-based industrial systems

Research fields covered by the network

Biotechnology

Environment

Industrial production

Target Groups

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

Public Research Organisations (PROs)

Private and Semi-private Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs)

SME (Small and Medium Enterprises)

Large Corporations

Website Link

https://www.cbe.europa.eu

Contact Person

Reut Cohen; reut.cohen@iserd.org.il