The ECBF actively finances growth companies in bioeconomy and bio-based circular economy with investment opportunities in circularity topics. Apart from companies, projects with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6-9 and some first significant commercial traction may also apply. With an indicative budget € 2.5 million to € 10 million, this means that public authorities (including local and regional authorities) can use this opportunity to finance a project that focuses either on developing and implementing the entire Circular Systemic Solution (around >5 million) or one of its specific components (<5 million) in the targeted domains.

The ECBF is open to all 27 EU Member States as well as countries associated with the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme. For TRL 6-9, the investment size is € 2.5 million to € 10 million. Commitment to environmental, social and governance criteria is a condition for investment. Contributions to carbon dioxide reduction, biodiversity, circularity, and toxic substances mitigation are highly valued.

Targeted industry sectors are agriculture and food, bio-based chemicals and materials, blue economy, construction, forestry, industrial biotech, packaging, personal and home care, textiles, and others.

The total budget is € 300 million, with an indicative budget of € 2.5 million to € 10 million per project.

Projects may contact the ECBF to learn about the application process and further requirements.

There is no set deadline, or deadline is set on a needs basis.