Advancing bio-based innovation enabled by biotechnology and biomanufacturing concepts
Horizon Europe
Program Code: HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-07
Program Type: Research and Innovation Action
Research Areas: Projects should develop key technologies underpinning the bio-based industry, in particular R&D on synthetic/molecular biology, gene editing, metabolic engineering, microbiome, and/or biofoundry approaches, covering all applications aiming at clean growth and environmental solutions. Advancing towards validation at a pilot-scale is encouraged, to enable future exploitation. Applications in health biotechnology and biofuel/bioenergy areas are excluded, since these are within Clusters 1 and 5. Ensure the integration of digital technologies (e.g. AI/Machine Learning, bioinformatics). Develop recommendations for policy makers and industrial actors. Activities are expected to achieve TRL 4-5 by the end of the project. This topic requires the effective contribution of Social Sciences and Humanities experts.
Total Funding Available: €12M for 3 grants of €4M
Deadlines
| UM Internal Deadline (to ADR) | Sponsor Deadline | |
|---|---|---|
Application | 27-Aug-2026 | 17-Sep-2026 5:00 pm CET (Brussels) |
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