C4B - Open Call for Pilot Projects

About

A funding opportunity for pilot projects that validate and adapt circular bio-based business models in real business settings, focusing on sectors like forestry, agri-food, and peatlands. Selected projects will receive financial support and capacity building to ensure feasibility and scalability across different value chains.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
• 100% funding up to €60,000 per project
• 🎓Capacity Building
  Access to coaching support to enhance project implementation
• 🌐Networking Opportunities
  Connect with other participants and stakeholders in the bioeconomy sector
• 📈Feasibility Validation
  Demonstrate the feasibility, scalability, and replicability of business models
• 🎤Exposure Opportunities
  Gain visibility through project outcomes and potential dissemination activities

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be legal entities established in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries
• Only one proposal per entity or consortium is allowed
• C4B consortium partners are not eligible
• Projects must address valorisation of by-products within defined value chains
• Proposals must be submitted in English and respect formal requirements

Participation Commitments

• Must submit proposals in English and adhere to formal requirements
• Projects must be completed within a duration of up to 12 months
• Must demonstrate real-case validation in specified value chains
• Must tailor the business model to a specific case and assess feasibility

Target Region

Open to entities in EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries

Target Sector

Focused on bioeconomy and circular bio-based industries