This call focuses on leveraging digitalization and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance the sustainability, resilience, and innovation potential of Europe's bio-based value chains. Successful proposals will contribute to the European Green Deal and the bioeconomy strategy by fostering innovative circular and bio-based products, processes, and systems that replace unsustainable alternatives.

The scope of the call includes exploring and developing AI and digital technologies to optimize bio-based operations, promote sustainable feedstocks, improve industrial processes, and enhance understanding of bio-based systems. Proposals should integrate systemic approaches, demonstrate scalability, and align with EU-level initiatives like the EU AI Act and the Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative.

Targeted outcomes include enhanced competitiveness and strategic autonomy of the bio-based industry, advancements in circularity and biodegradability, and better assessment of risks and opportunities through inclusive methodologies. Stakeholder engagement, citizen dialogue, and social innovation are encouraged.

Opening: 06-05-2025
Deadline(s): 17-09-2025

Data provided by Ghent University

This funding opportunity represents a pre-agreed draft that has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission. The final, approved version is expected to be published in the first quarter of 2025. This draft is provided for informational purposes and may be used to preliminarily form consortia and develop project ideas, but it is offered without any guarantees or warranties.