About CBE JU

The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) is a €2 billion partnership between the European Union and the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) that funds projects advancing competitive circular bio-based industries in Europe.

CBE JU is operating under the rules of Horizon Europe, the EU’s research and innovation programme, for the 2021-2031 period. The partnership is building on the success of its predecessor, the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU), while addressing the current challenges facing the industry.

The current calls for proposals are available to view online here: 

Call for proposals 2024

Call identifier: HORIZON-JU-CBE-2024

Call launch: 24 April 2024

Call deadline: 18 September 2024 17:00 CET

Call budget: €213 million

Registered delegates have indicated their preference/s of call and is visible in attendee profile listing on this site. 

To find out more about the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking and How to Apply for Funding, please visit their website: https://www.cbe.europa.eu/bbi-ju-cbe-ju