HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026

Home Funding Calls for proposals Develop breakthrough and sustainable bio-based textile fibres Develop breakthrough and sustainable bio-based textile fibres HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-RIA-03 Topic Call for proposal Internal navigation General information Topic description Topic updates Conditions and documents Budget overview Partner search announcements Start submission Topic Q&As Get support General information Programme Horizon Europe (HORIZON) Call HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026 (HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026) Type of action HORIZON-JU-RIA HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions Type of MGA HORIZON Action Grant Budget-Based [HORIZON-AG] Open For Submission Deadline model single-stage Opening date 23 April 2026 Deadline date 22 September 2026 17:00:00 Brussels time Topic description Expected Outcome: Successful proposals will contribute to the updated EU Bioeconomy Strategy, the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles, the Clean Industrial Deal, and the Ecodesign Sustainable Products Regulation. Indirect contribution is expected towards the objectives of the Horizon Europe Mission "Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030" in particular to Obj 2: "Prevent and eliminate pollution of our oceans, seas and waters”. Projects results are expected to contribute to the following expected outcomes: Wider availability of natural and/or man-made bio-based fibres meeting market requirements. Scalable production processes for novel man-made and/or modified natural fibres. Enhanced circularity and prevent microplastics release compared to benchmarks. Scope: Fossil-based synthetic textile fibre production has grown significantly, reaching 67% of the global market in 2023.[1] Among bio-based fibres, cotton plays a prominent role as it is the second most produced fibre at global level; however, it bears serious environmental concerns due to its massive land use and water consumption; moreover, the EU holds a minor share of the global cotton production (around 2%) and it is expected to remain a net importer in the future. Novel sustainable sources of natural fibres require significant improvements in some steps of textile production such as retting/degumming, spinning, modification and treatment. Man-made (synthetic and semi-synthetic) bio-based fibres are also slightly increasing their current market share, however there is a need to improve their technical performances to meet the requirements of final textile applications. Proposals under this topic should: Develop breakthrough processes to yield bio-based textile fibres from sustainably sourced biomass feedstock. Bio-based textile waste is eligible as feedstock. Bio-based man-made (synthetic and semi-synthetic) fibres and/or the extraction, refinement and functionalisation of natural fibres are in scope. Ensure compatibility with existing textile manufacturing processes and equipment to facilitate market penetration. Design the bio-based fibre(s) to improve specific technical requirements against state-of-the-art benchmarks, e.g., tenacity, flexibility, spinning quality, elasticity/plasticity, thermal resistance, flammability and durability. Test these properties according to existing standards/methods to assess the compatibility with end-products requirements. Design the bio-based textile fibres for sustainable end of life. Assess the actual feasibility of the targeted end of life option(s). Prevent release of microplastics and other harmful substances along the whole product life cycle. In addition to the specific requirements applicable for the type of action, as described in section 2.2.3.1 of the CBE JU Annual Work Programme 2026[2], proposals under this topic should: As part of the multi-actor approach (MAA), ensure adequate involvement of all key actors in the value chains relevant for this topic, including textiles manufacturers, feedstock suppliers, end users and/or consumers. Include a task to apply the SSbD framework, developed by the European Commission for the assessment of targeted textile fibres. For more information on the SSbD framework and criteria, refer to Safe and sustainable by design Ensure complementarities with past and ongoing R&I projects addressing similar challenges, including projects funded under Horizon 2020/Horizon Europe (under Cluster 6 and Cluster 4 of Horizon Europe, including the partnership ‘Textiles of the Future’) and BBI JU/CBE JU projects. [1] HARMSEN, P., SKRIFVARS, M. and MAGNOLFI, V., Bio-based textiles in a sustainable and circular bioeconomy, BORZACCHIELLO, M.T. (editor), European Commission, Ispra, 2025, JRC140676. [2] https://www.cbe.europa.eu/reference-documents Show more Topic updates 23 April 2026 The submission session is now available for: HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-CSA-01, HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-IAFlag-03, HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-IA-03, HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-RIA-03, HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-IA-04, HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-IA-02, HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-IAFlag-02, HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-RIA-01, HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-RIA-02, HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-IA-05, HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-IA-01, HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-IAFlag-01, HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-IAFlag-04 Show more Topic conditions and documents General conditions 1. Admissibility conditions: Proposal page limit and layout described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. Proposal page limits and layout: described in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System. 2. Eligible countries described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects. See the information in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide. 3. Other Eligibility Conditions described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. 4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes. 5a. Evaluation and award: Award criteria, scoring and thresholds described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes. 5b. Evaluation and award: Submission and evaluation processes described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual. 5c. Evaluation and award: Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes. 6. Legal and financial set-up of the grants described in Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes. Specific conditions described in section 2.2.3 Calls for proposals in the CBE JU Annual Work Programme 2026 Application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA): Application form templates Please use the application form that you will find in the Submission System. Evaluation form templates — will be used with the necessary adaptations Standard evaluation form (HE RIA, IA) Guidance HE Programme Guide Model Grant Agreements (MGA) HE MGA Call-specific instructions CBE JU Call for proposals 2026 Additional documents: HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 1. General Introduction HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 15. General Annexes HE Framework Programme and Rules for Participation Regulation 2021/695 HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764 EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509 Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement Show more Budget overview Topic Budget year : 2026 Stages Opening date Deadline Contributions Indicative number of grants HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-CSA-01 - HORIZON-JU-CSA HORIZON JU Coordination and Support Actions HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-IAFlag-03 - HORIZON-JU-IA HORIZON JU Innovation Actions HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-IA-03 - HORIZON-JU-IA HORIZON JU Innovation Actions HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-RIA-03 - HORIZON-JU-RIA HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-IA-04 - HORIZON-JU-IA HORIZON JU Innovation Actions HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-IA-02 - HORIZON-JU-IA HORIZON JU Innovation Actions HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-IAFlag-02 - HORIZON-JU-IA HORIZON JU Innovation Actions HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-RIA-01 - HORIZON-JU-RIA HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-RIA-02 - HORIZON-JU-RIA HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-IA-05 - HORIZON-JU-IA HORIZON JU Innovation Actions HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-IA-01 - HORIZON-JU-IA HORIZON JU Innovation Actions HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-IAFlag-01 - HORIZON-JU-IA HORIZON JU Innovation Actions HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-IAFlag-04 - HORIZON-JU-IA HORIZON JU Innovation Actions 170 760 699,00 € Single-stage 23 April 2026 22 September 2026 around 1 200 000,00 € around 20 000 000,00 € around 7 000 000,00 € around 3 250 000,00 € around 7 000 000,00 € around 7 000 000,00 € around 20 000 000,00 € around 3 250 000,00 € around 3 250 000,00 € around 7 000 000,00 € around 7 000 000,00 € around 20 000 000,00 € around 20 000 000,00 € 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 Items per page: 10 50 100 Showing 1–1 of 1 Partner search announcements 57 Searches of partners to collaborate on this topic View / Edit LEARs, Account Administrators or self-registrants can publish partner requests for open and forthcoming topics after logging into this Portal, as well as any user having an active public Person profile. Start submission Need help? To access the Electronic Submission Service, please click on the submission-button next to the type of action and the type of model grant agreement that corresponds to your proposal. You will then be asked to confirm your choice, as it cannot be changed in the submission system. Upon confirmation, you will be linked to the correct entry point. To access existing draft proposals for this topic, please login to the Funding & Tenders Portal and select the My Proposals page of the My Area section. Please select the type of your submission: HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions [HORIZON-JU-RIA], HORIZON Action Grant Budget-Based [HORIZON-AG] Start submission Topic Q&As0 item(s) found General FAQ Get support Please read carefully all provisions below before the preparation of your application. Online Manual is your guide on the procedures from proposal submission to managing your grant. 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