Urban-Industrial Symbiosis for Bio-waste Valorisation

About

The European Commission is offering €20 million in funding for projects that demonstrate the feasibility of converting bio-waste into added-value products through urban-industrial symbiosis, aiming to reduce waste, emissions, and create economic and social benefits for municipalities.

Benefits

• Funding of €20 million
• Opportunity to demonstrate feasibility and viability of biorefinery model
• Reduction of bio-waste going to incineration or landfill
• Economic and social benefits for municipalities
• Increased social acceptance of bio-based products.

Eligibility Criteria

• Legal entities from EU Member States, associated countries, and certain international organizations are eligible to participate
• Entities must meet conditions laid out in the Horizon Europe Regulation
• Applicants must be established in eligible countries as specified in the call.