How to Win EU Funding for Circular / Bio Projects
Climate Finance Solutions’ webinar guides organizations on securing EU funding for circular and bio-based projects, focusing on the CBE JU 2025 Work Programme.

Komal Kumar

How to Win EU Funding for Circular / Bio Projects

Smart2Circular introduction:

Climate Finance Solutions hosted a webinar on securing EU funding for circular and bio-based projects, focusing on the Circular Bio-based Europe (CBE JU) 2025 Work Programme. The session covered eligibility criteria, proposal strategies, and tips for forming consortia. With over €80 million in funding available, the webinar aimed to assist organizations in navigating the application process and aligning projects with EU priorities.

Key words: EU Funding, Circular Economy, Bio-based Projects, CBE JU, Proposal Strategy, Consortia Building, Sustainability, Innovation, Climate Finance Solutions, Horizon Europe

About the organisator:

Expertise in EU funding programs such as CBE JU, Horizon Europe, and LIFE. The team comprises former EU evaluators and technical experts with deep experience in these funding mechanisms.

The event:

​Here is the webinar recording and presentation slides. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

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​The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) is offering over €80 million in funding through its 2025 Work Programme to accelerate the development and deployment of sustainable bio-based innovations across Europe. With awards of up to €10 million per project and funding rates covering 60–100% of eligible costs, this opportunity supports industry-led consortia developing scalable solutions for Europe’s bioeconomy.

​Join Climate Finance Solutions (CFS) for a webinar on how to craft a winning proposal for this exciting EU funding opportunity. With the 18 September 2025 deadline approaching, now is the time to align your strategy, form partnerships, and position your project for success.

Eligible Project Types

  • ​Bio-based polymers/copolymers for new market applications

  • ​Bio-based platform chemicals via sustainable biomass conversion

  • ​Continuous biotech processes for cost-effective production

  • ​Urban-industrial symbiosis for bio-waste valorisation

  • ​Circular-by-design fibre-based packaging with improved properties

  • ​Retrofitting industrial plants for higher-value bio-based products

  • ​Safer bio-based solutions to replace hazardous chemicals in textile production

  • ​Scaling nutritional proteins from alternative sources

  • ​Valorisation of untapped forest biomass

  • ​Macroalgae cultivation and production systems for high-value bio-based products

  • ​Biodegradable fertiliser delivery systems to reduce microplastics and improve soil health

  • ​Bio-manufacturing routes for natural and synthetic rubber

What You’ll Learn

  • ​An overview of the CBE JU 2025 Work Programme, award structure, and eligibility criteria

  • ​Proposal tips from experts who have secured over €400 million in EU funding

Who Should Attend?

  • ​Any organization in the bioeconomy space, including companies, research institutions, NGOs, and public institutions

  • ​International companies interested in learning about securing funding in Europe

  • ​Applicants considering synergies with Horizon Europe, EU LIFE, and other programmes

About Climate Finance Solutions

​CFS is a global consulting firm that helps climate innovators secure large-scale non-dilutive public funding. We’ve secured over $1.6 billion in grants globally—with €400+ million in EU funding. Our Europe-based team of former EU evaluators and technical experts brings deep experience in CBE JU, Horizon Europe, LIFE, and other major EU funding programmes.

​Don't miss your chance of securing this funding––register for your spot now! Please note that this webinar will be recorded and, if you register for this event, you will receive the recording via email.

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