We are pleased to announce that the C4B Open Call 2026 is officially open! Do not miss the opportunity to participate in the validation of bio-based business models across Europe.
The C4B project (Circular Bio-Based Business Models to create high-value Bio-based Products in Integrated Value Chains – GA 101135323) is offering financial support to third parties to test, validate and replicate innovative, fair and sustainable bio-based business models across Europe.
Opening date: 1 June 2026
Deadline: 14 August 2026 at 17:00 CET
Total available budget: €480,000
Maximum funding per project: €60,000
Projects to be funded: Up to 8
Project duration: 12 months
=> Who can apply?
The Open Call targets:
• Groups of farmers, foresters or other primary producers in rural areas
• Biorefinery SMEs
• Agricultural and forestry industry actors
• Other bio-based industry actors
• Sector organisations
• Partnerships combining the above stakeholder groups
=> Why Apply?
Selected projects will have the opportunity to:
• Validate and replicate innovative C4B business models
• Demonstrate scalability and replicability in real-world settings
• Contribute to implementing key European bioeconomy priorities
• Join a growing network of bioeconomy innovators across Europe
• Receive financial support to bring innovative ideas closer to market uptake
We encourage you to start preparing your proposal and take advantage of this opportunity to contribute to a fairer, more sustainable and competitive European bioeconomy. In case you have any question, please contact us at c4bopencall@apre.it
We look forward to receiving your applications.
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