C4B - Open Call for Pilot Projects

The C4B Open Call for Pilot Projects provides financial support to validate and adapt circular bio-based business models in real business settings. It focuses on demonstrating feasibility, scalability and replicability across different value chains and regions. Selected projects will also benefit from capacity building and coaching support. TYPE OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED : Pilot projects demonstrating in real cases the feasibility of C4B bio-based business models, including mandatory activities of tailoring the model to a specific business case and assessing feasibility (technological, economic, governance, environmental or social aspects). Projects should not be theoretical and are recommended to start from TRL 4–5. SECTORS / DOMAIN : Bioeconomy and circular bio-based industries, specifically forestry, agri-food, and peatlands value chains, including biorefinery applications and biomass valorisation.…