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HORIZON‑CL6‑2026‑01‑CIRCBIO (Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors) is sponsored by European Commission (Horizon Europe, Cluster 6). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors - European Research Executive Agency Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors Under Horizon Europe , the European Commission funds research and innovation to develop solutions for the sustainable and circular management and use of natural resources. There are single-stage and two-stage calls. For the single-stage call for proposals, applicants submit a final proposal by the call deadline.
For the two-stage call for proposals, applicants submit an outline application (maximum 10 pages) by the first deadline which will be evaluated against only two award criteria: ‘Excellence’ and ‘Impact’. Successful applicants are invited to submit a full proposal by the second deadline, which will be evaluated against the full set of award criteria.
First-stage proposals of two-stage submissions will be evaluated blindly, and applicants may not disclose their identity in Part B of their proposal.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO (Single stage) Horizon Europe 2026 call for proposals Next call for proposals opens on 17 April 2026 11 topics Improving plastic food packaging, textile recycling technologies, critical raw material recovery, bio-based innovation and standardization 101 million Overall indicative budget See the calls on the Funding and tenders portal HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO Launch of the Work Programme 2026-2027 Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026-2027 Horizon Europe 2026-27: €14 billion for better research careers in a greener, stronger EU Launch of the call for proposals Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected Grant agreement signature for successful projects All funding information and procedures on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-01-twostage (two stage) Horizon Europe 2026 call for proposals Next call for proposals opens on 12 February 2026 2 topics Circular Cities and Regions Initiative 28 million Overall indicative budget See the calls on the Funding and tenders portal HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-01-twostage Launch of the Work Programme 2026-2027 Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026-2027 Horizon Europe 2026-27: €14 billion for better research careers in a greener, stronger EU Launch of the call for proposals Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal (First Stage) Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected (First Stage) Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal (Second Stage) Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected (Second Stage) Grant agreement signature for successful projects All funding information and procedures on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.
There are single-stage and two-stage calls. For the single-stage call for proposals, applicants submit a final proposal by the call deadline. For the two-stage call for proposals, applicants submit an outline application (maximum 10 pages) by the first deadline which will be evaluated against only two award criteria: ‘Excellence’ and ‘Impact’.
Successful applicants are invited to submit a full proposal by the second deadline, which will be evaluated against the full set of award criteria. First-stage proposals of two-stage submissions will be evaluated blindly, and applicants may not disclose their identity in Part B of their proposal.
HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-CIRCBIO (Single stage) Horizon Europe 2025 call for proposals This call closed on17 September 2025 15 topics e.g.: New circular business models; improving product ecodesign; Circular Cities and Regions Initiative; AI for bio-based value chains 140 million Overall indicative budget See the calls on the Funding and tenders portal Launch of the call for proposals Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected Grant agreement signature for successful projects All funding information and procedures on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.
HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-CIRCBIO-01 (two stage) Horizon Europe 2025 call for proposals Single-stage - This call closed on 17 September 2025 Two-stage - Submit your proposal by 18 February 2026 1 topics Innovative solutions for the sustainable and circular transformation of SMEs 10 million Overall indicative budget See the calls on the Funding and tenders portal Launch of the call for proposals Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal (First Stage) 31 proposals submitted in first stage Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected (First Stage) Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal (Second Stage) Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected (Second Stage) Grant agreement signature for successful projects All funding information and procedures on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.
Horizon Europe 2025 call for proposals Submit your proposal by 04 September 2025 - First Stage, 18 February 2026 - Second Stage 1 topics Innovative solutions for the sustainable and circular transformation of SMEs 10 million Overall indicative budget See the calls on the Funding and tenders portal HORIZON-CL6-2024-CircBio (Single stage) Build or join a consortium Launch of the call for proposals Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal Check the Funding & Tenders portal Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected (tbc) Grant agreement signature for successful projects All funding information and procedures on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.
HORIZON-CL6-2024-CircBio (Two-stage call) Build or join a consortium Launch of the call for proposals Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal Check the Funding & Tenders portal Successful applicants are invited to submit a full proposal (tbc) Deadline for applicants to submit a full proposal (second stage) Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected Grant agreement signature for successful projects All funding information and procedures on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.
There are single-stage and two-stage calls open. For the single-stage call for proposals, applicants submit a final proposal by the call deadline. For the two-stage call for proposals, applicants submit a draft by the first deadline; and only the successful applicants are invited to submit a full proposal by the second deadline.
Horizon Europe 2023 call for proposals Call closed on 28 March 2023 14 topics e.g. Enabling a circular economy transition; bio-based industrial ecosystems; eco-friendly consumer products; blue bioeconomy 178.
5 million Overall indicative budget See the calls on the Funding and tenders portal HORIZON-CL6-2023-CIRCBIO-01 (single stage) Publication of the Horizon Europe work programme for 2023-2024 Launch of the call for proposals Apply through the Funding and Tenders portal Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected Grant agreement signature for successful projects HORIZON-CL6-2023- CIRCBIO-02 (two stage) Publication of the Horizon Europe work programme for 2023-2024 Launch of the call for proposals Apply through the Funding and Tenders portal Deadline for applicants to submit a draft proposal (first stage) Successful applicants are invited to submit a full proposal (tbc) Deadline for applicants to submit a full proposal (second stage) Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected Grant agreement signature for successful projects All funding information and procedures on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.
There are single-stage and two-stage calls open. For the single-stage call, applicants submit a final proposal by the first call deadline. For the two-stage calls, applicants submit a first draft by the first call deadline; and only the successful applicants are invited to submit a full proposal.
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2022 single-stage and two-stage calls Call closed on 15 February 2022 13 topics e.g. Circular cities, Marginal lands, Biodiversity-friendly crops, Forest-based research, Marine microbiome, Bio-based plastics 142 million Overall indicative budget for the seven calls See the calls on the Funding and tenders portal HORIZON-CL6-2022-CIRCBIO-01 Single-stage call (Dates below are indicative) Launch of the calls for proposals Deadline for applicants to submit proposals See the submission figures Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected (tbc) Grant agreement signature for successful projects Projects of the single-stage calls start All funding information and procedures on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.
HORIZON-CL6-2022-CIRCBIO-02 Two-stage call (Dates below are indicative) Launch of the calls for proposals Deadline for applicants to submit a draft proposal See first-stage submission figures Successful applicants are invited to submit a full proposal Deadline to submit a full proposal Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected Grant agreement signature for successful projects All funding information and procedures on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.
1st calls under Horizon Europe Call closed on 6 October 2021 7 destinations Biodiversity, Farm-2-Fork, Circular economy and bioeconomy, Zero pollution, Climate, Healthy and green communities, and Governance 959 million Overall indicative budget for the seven calls See all calls on the Funding and Tenders Opportunities Portal (Dates below are indicative) Launch of the calls for proposals Deadline for applicants to submit proposals December 2021/January 2022 Notification of applicants if their proposal has been selected (tbc) Grant agreement signature for successful projects (tbc) All funding information and procedures on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Consortium applicants from EU Member States or Horizon Europe associated countries; for-profit, SMEs, research organizations, and other eligible entity types in consortium. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates €101 million total indicative budget Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is September 17, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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