The EU funding programme Circular Bio-based Europe (CBE JU) recently launched its new calls including one dedicated to building materials. The call is entitled as follows: Circular and SSbD (safe and sustainable by design) bio-based construction & building materials with functional properties. Its aim is to select projects that will facilitate the demonstration and deployment of sustainable bio-based construction materials.
Concretely, each project will be composed of a consortium of complementary European partners that should together contribute to the following expected outcomes:
- Uptake of circular bio-based solutions in construction and renovation of buildings, with possible spillovers to other large volume markets (e.g., transport and furniture).
- Bio-based materials performance meeting market and regulatory requirements.
- Improved environmental and health & safety profile compared to current equivalent, conventional products.
- Contribution to improved air quality (including indoor air quality) by preventing air pollution.
- Increased end user/consumer awareness and acceptance of SSbD bio-based solutions.
Key info and links
- Deadline for application: 18 September 2024
- The total indicative budget: EUR 15 million for 2 projects (EUR 7.5 million per project)
- The details of the call: CBE JU 2024 Work Programme (as from page 50)
The call for proposals will officially open on 24 April 2024 while the content of the call is already published. A CBE JU Info Day 2024 is planned on 23 April 2024 in person in Brussels, with ample face-to-face networking opportunities. The sessions will also be streamed online.
If you’re based in Brussels, you can benefit from NCP Brussels free and confidential help to navigate this call. Please contact our colleagues Bénédicte de Brouwer and Camille Dehestru.
