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The inauguration of the CBE JU-funded SWEETWOODS biorefinery in Imavere, Estonia, marks a significant stride in Europe’s journey towards sustainable innovation. By turning hardwood waste into high-value bio-based chemicals and materials, this new industrial facility stands as a symbol of the European Green Deal in action: public-private collaboration boosting European competitiveness via sustainable industrial development.

In the 24 May meeting, EU ministers responsible for internal market and industry called for a set of measures in support of competitive industries to drive innovation and economic growth in Europe. Advancing the bio-based economy, creating favourable conditions for the uptake of sustainable and circular products, strengthening public-private collaborations based on the success of joint undertakings and other partnerships, boosting the investments in key strategic sectors, as well as maintaining coherent and accessible regulatory framework were among key conclusions of the meeting.

The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) has selected 31 innovative projects to receive nearly €215.5 million in funding. These projects aim to advance competitive circular bio-based industries in Europe and develop sustainable products and solutions. The funding will support groundbreaking production facilities, demonstration-scale systems, and research initiatives. Additionally, four flagship projects will establish biorefineries for high-value products, contributing to Europe’s bio-based economy

Join the bio-based revolution: CBE JU will soon launch a new deployment group on primary producers. Explore how farmers, foresters, algae cultivators and other primary producers can thrive as part of circular bio-based value chains. Learn about the group's objectives, composition, and upcoming projects. Stay tuned for opportunities to get involved and make a sustainable impact. #BioBased #CircularEconomy

The CBE JU’s 2024 call for proposals announces €213 million in funding to advance Europe’s circular bio-based economy, targeting innovation, market deployment, and environmental performance. Stakeholders are invited to apply by 18 September 2024, contributing to 18 topics. This initiative emphasises circularity, sustainability, and bioeconomy, aiming to scale up technologies and boost regional investment and job creation.