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Funding opportunities for circular, bio-based projects: open call for proposals
A total of EUR 172 million will be dedicated to advancing competitive, circular bio-based industries in Europe across 13 topics. Apply to the Circular bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) call for project proposals by 18 September 2025.
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EU agricultural and bioeconomy sectors will benefit from EUR 3 billion in loans
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has announced a EUR 3 billion financing package for agriculture, forestry and fisheries across Europe. The EIB Group loans will be matched by other financial institutions, unlocking around EUR 8.4 billion of long-term investments for the bioeconomy sector.
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New EU bioeconomy strategy: European Commission public consultation open until 23 June
Bioeconomy stakeholders – ranging from primary biomass producers, farmers and foresters, to public authorities – are invited to provide feedback on circular and sustainable production and consumption of biological resources for food, materials, energy and services.
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Upcoming events
Horizon Europe info days, Cluster 6: food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment
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Latest publications
Highlights Report | Policy Action Lab 'Territorial development for the green transition: Harnessing the potential of rural communities'
This highlights report outlines the outputs of the Policy Action Lab of 19 September 2024, hosted by the Rural Pact Support Office.
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Latest good practice
Revitalising river basins: empowering coastal communities in rural Basilicata, Italy
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The 'Green Circles Bee Landscape' project increases biodiversity in South Holland, the Netherlands
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The social enterprise Milka creates employment for women in Duga Resa, Croatia
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