Circular-By-Design Fibre-Based Packaging with Improved Properties

About

The European Commission is seeking proposals to scale up production technologies for fibre-based packaging with improved properties, aiming to address sustainability challenges in the packaging industry and contribute to the EU's bioeconomy and circular economy goals by the September 18, 2025 deadline.

Benefits

• Funding of €20 million for projects
• Contribution to EU Bioeconomy Strategy, Circular Economy Action Plan, and other key initiatives
• Development of sustainable fibre-based packaging with improved properties
• Creation of full-scale manufacturing facilities and value chains
• Increased employment opportunities at local and regional levels

Eligibility Criteria

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