Towards a Europe of Bioeconomy Places
Horizon Europe · Cluster 6 – Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment · HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-06
Research funding to define and pilot Bioeconomy Places where regions use sustainable bioeconomy solutions for local prosperity.
This call is announced but not open yet. Dates and conditions can still change.
What is this call about?
The topic funds research and pilot sites that define and test Bioeconomy Places: regions and municipalities using sustainable bioeconomy solutions for local prosperity, including at least one site in Ukraine.
What does this call fund?
Scope
Bioeconomy Places are geographically defined areas, such as regions, groups of municipalities or cross-border areas, that use bioeconomy solutions for sustainable prosperity. Projects define what qualifies a place as a Bioeconomy Place and pilot the transition.
Activities
- Develop definitions and benchmarks for a Bioeconomy Place label, building on the Regional Innovation Valleys for bioeconomy and food systems and the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative.
- Set up at least three pilot sites and analyse their needs, strengths and opportunities, including infrastructure, value chains, consumer awareness and skills.
- Prepare a transformation plan for each pilot site, covering partnerships with local actors, urban-rural links, training in technical and entrepreneurial skills, and support for preparing bankable projects.
- Provide policy recommendations for deploying circular bioeconomy solutions.
Expected outcomes
More attractive places with more investment in bio-based sectors, new jobs and lower environmental impacts, and comparable, qualified Bioeconomy Places that share knowledge. Activities are expected to reach TRL 5 and may start at any TRL.
What are the key facts?
- Topic budget
- €12,000,000
- Funding per project
- €6,000,000
- Call code
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-06
- Programme
- Horizon Europe
- Funder
- Horizon Europe, Research and Innovation Action
- Expected number of projects
- 2
Who can apply for this call?
- Proposals should set up at least three pilot sites, expected to be located in at least three different EU Member States or Associated Countries.
- At least one pilot site should be located fully or partially in Ukraine.
- Proposals must implement the multi-actor approach, involving educational and employment institutions, industrial actors, unions and local and regional authorities.
- All projects under the topic need to collaborate closely.
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When is the deadline?
22 September 2027 (320 days)
22 September 2027 (single-stage call).
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Source: EU Funding & Tenders Portal and the official call documents. Official call page Last updated 6 October 2026.