Develop breakthrough and sustainable bio-based textile fibres

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 sem…bron

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  Develop breakthrough and sustainable bio-based textile fibres
  
  Topic: HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-RIA-03
  Call: HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026 — HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026
  Programma: Horizon Europe (2021 - 2027)
  
  == Beschrijving ==
  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
  
  == Voorwaarden (topic conditions) ==
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  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