Closed grant calls — page 3
Grant calls that have closed in the last 12 months. Each one keeps its funder, award size and original deadline, so you can see which programmes recur and roughly when they reopen. Closed calls drop out of this archive after a year. 835 in the archive across 18 pages. Browse live grants instead.
Full ADOPT Grant: Round 9
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This grant funds on-farm trial and demonstration projects for farming, growing, and forestry businesses in England to test and adopt new agricultural solutions and innovations. Eligible businesses can access up to £5 million in total funding to improve sector-wide adoption of new ideas.
Bio-based innovation in society: supporting the sustainable way of living
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This Horizon Europe call funds research and innovation projects developing bio-based products, materials, and manufacturing processes that advance a sustainable bioeconomy and circular society. It targets consortia of research institutions, companies, and innovators working on biochemical conversion, industrial biotechnology, and social dimensions of bio-based transitions.
SSbD bio-based alternatives for fertilising and/or crop protection products
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This Horizon Europe call funds innovation projects developing safe-and-sustainable-by-design bio-based alternatives to synthetic fertilisers and crop protection products. It targets consortia advancing agricultural biotechnology, bioactive molecules, and farming systems to reduce chemical inputs while maintaining crop yields.
SSbD bio-based solutions for home and/or personal care
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This grant funds full industrial-scale biorefinery projects producing Safe and Sustainable by Design bio-based solutions for home, personal care, and cosmetics sectors. Eligible projects must demonstrate TRL 8 production, integrate solutions into market-ready end-products, and reduce fossil-feedstock dependence while preventing water pollution and microplastics.
Diversification of nutritional food ingredient sources for increased EU resilience and strategic autonomy
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This EU grant funds full industrial-scale biorefinery projects producing nutritional food ingredients (proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, fibres) from alternative bio-based sources to strengthen EU food-sector resilience and reduce environmental impact. Eligible projects must demonstrate production at TRL 8, validate use in food products at TRL 6+, and address safety, consumer acceptance, and cost competitiveness.
Addressing separation and purification challenges in biorefineries
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This grant funds research and innovation projects addressing separation and purification technologies in industrial biorefineries, including bioprocessing, biocatalysis, and downstream processing. It targets consortia developing sustainable, resource-efficient separation solutions for bio-based product manufacturing, with support for digital and AI-enabled approaches.
High-performance, circular-by-design, bio-based thermosets
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This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds development of high-performance, circular-by-design bio-based thermosets with emphasis on recycling, upcycling, and safe-by-design principles. It targets consortia of companies, research institutions, and SMEs working on next-generation sustainable composite materials and polymers.
Climate Governance and Information
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This is a callable funding programme under the EU's LIFE Climate Action initiative that supports Standard Action Projects focused on climate governance and information systems. It funds organisations developing climate policy frameworks, monitoring systems, and knowledge-sharing mechanisms to advance climate action across Europe.
Diversification of nutritional food ingredient sources for increased EU resilience and strategic autonomy
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This Horizon Europe call funds innovation projects to diversify EU sources of nutritional food ingredients (proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, fibres) through agricultural and food biotechnology, enhancing food security and strategic autonomy. Eligible applicants include research institutions, SMEs, large companies, and consortia developing alternative ingredient sources, circular-economy food production, and food-safety solutions.
LIFE Operating Grants
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LIFE Operating Grants fund non-governmental organizations and framework partnerships working on environmental and nature conservation projects across the EU and associated countries. The programme supports operational costs and project implementation for organizations advancing biodiversity, climate, and environmental objectives.
Climate Governance and Information
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This European Commission LIFE programme grant funds climate governance initiatives and information systems to support climate policy implementation and monitoring across Europe. It targets public authorities, NGOs, and research institutions working on climate-related governance, data, and transparency frameworks.
Develop breakthrough and sustainable bio-based textile fibres
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This funder grant funds research and innovation projects developing sustainable, bio-based textile fibres from renewable biomass, including waste feedstock, with focus on scalable production, circularity, and lifecycle safety. Eligible applicants include research institutions, SMEs, and large companies working on man-made bio-based, semi-synthetic, or refined natural fibres.
Biotech routes for valorisation of residual biomass
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This grant funds innovation projects developing biotechnology routes to convert residual biomass into bio-based chemicals, materials, polymers, and other valuable products through bioprocessing and biocatalysis. It targets companies and consortia advancing industrial biotechnology and circular bioeconomy solutions.
SSbD bio-based polymers from alternative sources
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This Horizon Europe call funds research and innovation projects developing safe-and-sustainable-by-design bio-based polymers from alternative feedstock sources, with emphasis on circular design, biodegradation, and recycling. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, SMEs, and large companies forming consortia to advance polymer chemistry and biorefinery technologies.
Coordination of the European software-defined vehicle platform
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This is a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) grant supporting the European software-defined vehicle platform, a strategic initiative to advance software architecture and digital capabilities in the automotive sector. The grant funds coordination, networking, and support activities to align European stakeholders around SDV technology development and deployment.
Develop breakthrough and sustainable bio-based textile fibres
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This Horizon Europe call funds research and innovation projects to develop breakthrough sustainable bio-based textile fibres, addressing microplastics and environmental impact in the textile industry. Eligible applicants include research institutions, universities, SMEs, and large companies working on materials engineering, polymers, and sustainable textile manufacturing.
Nature and Biodiversity
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The LIFE programme funds nature conservation and biodiversity protection projects across Europe, supporting habitat restoration, species protection, and ecological management initiatives. It is open to public authorities, NGOs, research institutions, and other organizations working on environmental conservation.
Climate Change Adaptation
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The European Commission LIFE programme funds climate change adaptation projects that help communities and ecosystems adjust to climate impacts. It supports a broad range of adaptation interventions across EU member states and partner countries.
Films and coatings for circular packaging
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This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds development of bio-based films and coatings for circular packaging, with emphasis on end-of-life recyclability, safe-by-design principles, and eco-innovation. Eligible applicants include companies, research institutions, and consortia working on sustainable packaging materials and circular economy solutions.
Bio-based additives as alternatives to unlock and increase recyclability and/or biodegradability
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This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds development and deployment of bio-based additives that enhance recyclability and/or biodegradability of polymers and plastics. It targets consortia of companies, research institutions, and technology providers working on circular-economy solutions through industrial biotechnology and safe-by-design approaches.
SSbD bio-based polymers from alternative sources
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This funder grant funds research and innovation projects developing scalable, Safe and Sustainable by Design bio-based polymers from alternative feedstocks with circular end-of-life options. It targets consortia capable of advancing synthesis, purification, and multi-sector demonstration of novel bio-polymers up to EUR 6.5M.
Multilevel climate and energy dialogue to deliver the Governance Regulation and the post–2030 energy and climate policy framework
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This LIFE Programme grant funds multilevel dialogue and governance initiatives to implement the EU's Governance Regulation and post-2030 energy and climate policy framework. It targets public authorities, NGOs, and stakeholders engaged in climate and energy policy coordination across governance levels.
Supporting industry in the switch to sustainable and circular bio-based products and processes
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This EU grant funds coordination and support activities helping industries transition from non-bio-based or traditional processes to sustainable, circular bio-based products and processes. It targets multi-stakeholder consortia that identify barriers, validate solutions, and publish sectoral roadmaps for the green transition.
Nature Governance and Information
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This European Commission LIFE programme grant funds projects advancing nature governance and information systems to support biodiversity conservation and environmental management. It targets public bodies, NGOs, research institutions, and other organisations working on nature protection, monitoring, and policy implementation across the EU.
Nature and Biodiversity
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This is a callable funding programme under the EU's LIFE initiative supporting nature conservation and biodiversity protection projects through Standard Action Projects (SAP). Eligible applicants can submit proposals for habitat restoration, species protection, ecological monitoring, and biodiversity-focused interventions across participating EU member states and associated countries.
Ecodesign and energy labelling compliance support facility for suppliers and retailers
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This grant supports suppliers and retailers in achieving compliance with EU ecodesign and energy labelling regulations. It funds a compliance support facility to help businesses meet legislative requirements for product environmental performance and labelling.
Bio-based chemicals and/or materials from woody residues
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This Horizon Europe Innovation Action funds development of bio-based chemicals and materials derived from woody residues, supporting the circular bioeconomy and forest-based value chains. Eligible applicants include research institutions, SMEs, large companies, and consortia working on biomass conversion, sustainable design, and forest management.
SSbD bio-based solutions for home and/or personal care
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This is a Horizon Europe innovation action call funding development of safe-and-sustainable-by-design bio-based solutions for home and personal care products, leveraging industrial biotechnology, green chemistry, and digital tools. Eligible applicants include companies, research institutions, and consortia across the EU and associated countries working on commercializable bio-based alternatives to conventional home and personal care ingredients and formulations.
Technical Assistance preparation of SNAPs
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This is a technical assistance grant from the European Commission's LIFE programme to support the preparation of Sectoral Nature Action Plans (SNAPs). The grant funds capacity-building and planning work for organizations developing nature and environmental strategies aligned with EU climate and biodiversity goals.
Boosting biorefinery competitiveness through biotech
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This funder grant funds full industrial-scale biorefinery projects using biotechnology to produce sustainable bio-based chemicals, polymers, and other market-relevant products at TRL 8. Eligible applicants are companies and consortia demonstrating robust biomanufacturing routes with improved sustainability, circularity, and EU strategic autonomy.
Climate Change Mitigation
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This is a European Union call for Standard Action Projects under the LIFE Climate Action programme, funding climate change mitigation initiatives across eligible sectors and member states. Applicants can propose projects addressing renewable energy, energy efficiency, circular economy, industrial decarbonization, and related climate mitigation pathways.
Climate Change Adaptation
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This is a European Union funding call for climate change adaptation projects under the LIFE Programme, supporting Standard Action Projects that help communities and ecosystems adapt to climate impacts. Eligible applicants include public authorities, nonprofits, research institutions, and private entities across EU member states and associated countries.
technical Assistance preparation of CLIMA SIPs
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This is a technical assistance grant supporting the preparation of Climate Integrated Management Approach (CLIMA) Sectoral Implementation Plans (SIPs) under the EU LIFE Programme. It funds capacity-building and planning work for organizations developing climate mitigation and adaptation strategies.
Nature Governance and Information
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This is a LIFE Programme call funding nature governance and information projects that advance biodiversity conservation and environmental management across Europe. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, public authorities, research institutions, and consortia working on habitat protection, species conservation, and nature-based solutions.
Circular Economy and Zero Pollution
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This is a callable funding programme under the EU's LIFE initiative supporting circular economy and zero pollution projects through Standard Action Projects (SAP). It funds environmental interventions that advance circular economy principles and reduce pollution across the EU.
Technical Assistance preparation of SNaPs
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This is a technical assistance grant supporting the preparation of Sectoral Nature Action Plans (SNaPs) under the EU LIFE Programme. It funds capacity-building and planning work for organizations developing nature conservation and biodiversity strategies.
Projects on Legislative and Policy Priorities in the fields of Nature & Biodiversity and Circular Economy & Quality of Life
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This is a callable funding programme for projects addressing legislative and policy priorities in nature & biodiversity conservation and circular economy & quality of life. Eligible applicants can submit proposals to advance EU environmental policy objectives in these two thematic areas.
Supporting industry in the switch to sustainable and circular bio-based products and processes
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This grant supports industry projects transitioning to sustainable and circular bio-based products and processes, with funding up to €1.2M per project. It targets competitiveness and innovation through market analysis, stakeholder dialogue, and knowledge-sharing to accelerate the bio-based industrial transformation.
From lab to market: Strengthening the role of Technology Transfer Offices in bringing knowledge to the market
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This Horizon Europe call funds projects that strengthen Technology Transfer Offices' capacity to commercialize research and bring knowledge-based innovations to market, with emphasis on IPR management, market-creating innovation, and digital/AI applications. It targets universities, research institutions, and innovation intermediaries seeking to bridge the gap between lab discoveries and commercial deployment.
Boosting biorefinery competitiveness through biotech
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This is a Horizon Europe Innovation Action call funding projects that boost the competitiveness of biorefineries through advanced biotechnology, bioprocessing, and industrial bioengineering. It targets consortia developing bio-based products, biocatalysis, fermentation, and downstream technologies with up to €20 million per project.
Environment governance
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This is a European Union grant programme supporting environment governance projects that advance circular economy and quality of life outcomes. Eligible applicants can develop standard action projects addressing environmental governance challenges across the EU.
Partnership on raw materials for the green and digital transition
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This is a joint transnational call for research and innovation projects addressing raw materials supply chains critical to the green and digital transition, including extraction, processing, recycling, and substitution. The call targets consortia of research institutions, SMEs, and industry partners across EU member states and associated countries.
Biotech routes for valorisation of residual biomass
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This funder Innovation Action grant funds biotechnology-based projects that convert residual biomass into high-value bio-based chemicals, polymers, materials, and enzymes through scalable biorefinery processes. Eligible applicants are organizations developing robust, circular biotech solutions that integrate pretreatment, separation, and purification while addressing environmental and resource efficiency concerns.
Circular Economy and Zero Pollution
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This is a European Commission LIFE programme grant supporting projects that advance circular economy principles and eliminate pollution across the EU. It funds organizations implementing concrete circular economy and zero-pollution initiatives, from waste reduction to sustainable resource management.
Technical Assistance preparation of Environmental Sectoral Integration Plans
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This is a technical assistance grant from the European Commission's LIFE programme to support the preparation of Environmental Sectoral Implementation Plans (ENV SIPs). It funds capacity-building and planning activities for organizations working on climate, energy, and environmental policy implementation across the EU.
Environment governance
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The EC LIFE programme funds environmental governance initiatives across the EU, supporting projects that strengthen institutional capacity, policy implementation, and sustainable management practices. It targets public authorities, NGOs, and other organisations working to improve environmental protection and climate action governance.
Bio-based additives as alternatives to unlock and increase recyclability and/or biodegradability
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This grant funds development of Safe and Sustainable by Design bio-based additives that improve circular end-of-life for materials and products, enabling recyclability or biodegradability for currently difficult-to-recycle materials. Eligible applicants are organizations (startups, SMEs, large companies, research institutions, consortia) demonstrating innovative synthesis at TRL 6+ with validated market-relevant technical performance across at least two sectors.
Technical Assistance preparation of Sectoral Integration Plans
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This grant provides technical assistance to prepare Sectoral Integration Plans (SIPs) under the EU LIFE programme, supporting organizations in developing climate and environmental integration strategies. It targets public bodies, NGOs, and other entities across EU member states working on climate mitigation and adaptation policy frameworks.