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Bioeconomy: 272 projects compete for €170.7m in the 2026 CBE JU call

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The 2026 call of the Circular Bio-based Europe partnership received 272 proposals requesting €1.65bn against €170.7m available; results are expected in January 2027.

Closed on 22 September, the 2026 CBE JU call received 272 proposals requesting a total of €1.65bn, for a budget of €170.7m across 13 topics.

Two topics directly concern biomass: biotech routes to valorise residual biomass (€14m, 34 proposals) and bio-based products from woody residues (€14m, 21 proposals).

Independent experts evaluate the proposals in October and November; results are expected in January 2027 and grant agreements in May 2027.

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Suggested citation: databiomass.com, “Bioeconomy: 272 projects compete for €170.7m in the 2026 CBE JU call”, 13 October 2026, based on CBE JU — Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking.

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