# Cbe Ju 2026

**Funder:** Circular Bio-based Europe
**Deadline:** 22 September 2026
**Consortium:** Required
**Eligible countries:** IE
**Official call:** https://www.era-learn.eu/network-information/networks/circular-bio-based-europe/cbe-ju-2026
**Last updated:** 5 Jul 2026

## Eligibility & scope

CBE JU 2026 — joint transnational call by the Circular Bio-based Europe European Partnership, listed on the ERA-LEARN joint-call calendar. Funded by national/regional agencies in participating countries; requires a transnational consortium. See the call page for participating funders.

## Summary

CBE JU 2026 is a joint transnational call by the Circular Bio-based Europe European Partnership, funding research in circular bioeconomy and bio-based innovation. Applicants must form consortia spanning multiple participating countries and will be funded through national and regional agencies in their home institutions' countries. This is a collaborative call coordinated through the ERA-LEARN network.

## Who should apply

- Research teams and consortia spanning multiple participating countries
- Researchers and institutions active in circular bioeconomy, bio-based materials, or biotechnology
- Teams with access to national or regional funding agencies in participating countries
- Organisations seeking to collaborate across borders on bioeconomy innovation

## Key dates

- Deadline: 22 September 2026
- Transnational consortium required, verify participating funders and eligible countries on the ERA-LEARN joint-call calendar

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium composition is gating: check the call page for the list of participating funders and national/regional eligibility rules before forming partners.
- This is a transnational call coordinated through multiple agencies; budget and project duration vary by funder, confirm terms with each participating body.
- Apply through your home institution's national or regional funding agency, not directly to a single funder.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is CBE JU 2026?

CBE JU 2026 is a joint transnational call by the Circular Bio-based Europe European Partnership, coordinated through the ERA-LEARN network and funded by participating national and regional agencies.

### Do I need a consortium to apply to CBE JU 2026?

Yes, a transnational consortium spanning multiple participating countries is required.

### Which countries are eligible for CBE JU 2026?

Eligible countries are listed on the ERA-LEARN joint-call calendar and vary by participating funder; verify the current list on the call page.

### How do I apply to CBE JU 2026?

Applications are submitted through national and regional funding agencies in participating countries, not as a single joint submission; check your country's funder for procedures.

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