# CBE JU - Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking

## Overview
CBE JU is a public-private partnership between the EU and the Bio-based Industries Consortium, funding projects that advance competitive circular bio-based industries in Europe, highly relevant for industrial symbiosis and circular economy initiatives.

## Managing Body
Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)

## Funding Type
Research and Innovation grants for circular bio-based industry projects

## Funding Amount
- **2025 call**: €172 million across 13 topics (closed)
- Project budgets vary by topic and consortium size
- Typically funds 30-70% of eligible costs
- Maximum EU contribution varies by call topic

## Deadlines
- **2025 call**: Opened 3 April 2025, closed 18 September 2025
- **2026 call**: Expected to open in early 2026 (check website for exact dates)
- Typically opens in Spring, closes in Autumn
- Check [CBE JU website](https://www.cbe.europa.eu/) for 2026 call announcements

## Eligibility
- EU-based companies (especially SMEs)
- Research institutions
- Universities
- Other organizations
- Consortia typically required (varies by call topic)

## Thematic Focus
- Circular bio-based industries
- Industrial symbiosis in bio-based sectors
- Bio-waste valorisation
- Urban-industrial symbiosis
- Sustainable bio-based products and processes

## Relevance to City Resource Graph
- **High relevance**: Urban-industrial symbiosis for bio-waste valorisation (2025 call topic)
- Industrial symbiosis in bio-based ecosystems
- Circular economy in bio-based industries
- Resource efficiency and waste valorisation
- Sustainable industrial processes

## Links
- [CBE JU Website](https://www.cbe.europa.eu/)
- [Calls and Funding](https://www.cbe.europa.eu/calls/)
- [2025 Call Information](https://www.cbe.europa.eu/news/eu172-million-call-project-proposals-launched)
- [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/)

## Application Tips
- Watch for 2026 call announcements (typically Spring)
- Focus on urban-industrial symbiosis topics
- Build strong consortia with industry and research partners
- Emphasize circular economy and industrial symbiosis aspects
- Consider bio-waste valorisation approaches
- Check topic-specific requirements and budgets