HORIZON EUROPE
European
Specific Challenge:The sustainable production of bio-based platform molecules with a broad range of potential applications could increase the competitiveness of bio-based materials and products compared with their fossil-based counterparts.
Platform chemicals are intermediate molecules that can be used to produce a large number of endproducts, such as biopolymers, high-value additives, and other bio-based products. They can therefore unlock entire bio-based value chains if produced at competitive cost, to a high quality, and in sufficient quantities. Promising bio-based platform molecules include: HMF, FDCA, some organic acids, and alcohols [1] from various biomass feedstocks.
Market interest in bio-based platform molecules is increasing, and market actors are requesting larger quantities of these molecules for further formulation and testing in specific applications, including food, feed and consumer personal care. To foster the market penetration of these molecules — and make them competitive against fossil-based counterparts — industry must increase the production of targeted bio-based platform molecules. This must be done at a competitive cost and qual...
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Specific Challenge:The sustainable production of bio-based platform molecules with a broad range of potential applications could increase the competitiveness of bio-based materials and products compared with their fossil-based counterparts.
Platform chemicals are intermediate molecules that can be used to produce a large number of endproducts, such as biopolymers, high-value additives, and other bio-based products. They can therefore unlock entire bio-based value chains if produced at competitive cost, to a high quality, and in sufficient quantities. Promising bio-based platform molecules include: HMF, FDCA, some organic acids, and alcohols [1] from various biomass feedstocks.
Market interest in bio-based platform molecules is increasing, and market actors are requesting larger quantities of these molecules for further formulation and testing in specific applications, including food, feed and consumer personal care. To foster the market penetration of these molecules — and make them competitive against fossil-based counterparts — industry must increase the production of targeted bio-based platform molecules. This must be done at a competitive cost and quality compared with the state of the art.
The specific challenge is to upscale the production of bio-based platform molecules in sufficient quantities and at sufficient quality to promote their larger application in new and existing markets.
[1] See for example the Joint Research Centre’s report ‘Insights into the European market for bio-based chemicals’ (2019).
Scope:Demonstrate the sustainable production of specific bio-based platform molecules at quantities exceeding pilot-plant limits, so these molecules can be further processed for identified or newly emerging market applications.
The scope of this topic includes feedstock from any source: agricultural, food processing, forestry, marine, aquatic, fish processing, bio-waste, or any combination of these.
The scope of this topic excludes bio-based platform molecules that are currently already produced in Europe competitively, at commercial levels and in sufficient quantities, or that are the object of other BBI JU projects.
Proposals must focus on applications with added value that is greater than the added value the feedstock would have if used for energy or heating.
Proposals must include the related primary sector(s) as strategic partner(s) in the value chain. This means that these sectors must participate in the design of the value chain and benefit from the value chain. In order to increase the participation of primary producers, it is recommended to promote the participation of relevant cooperatives (in particular related to farmers or fishers) as members of the consortium, as well as to foster the role of advisors or innovation brokers to support (‘speak on behalf of’) primary producers during the project implementation. Proposals should consider establishing an advisory board of primary producers (in the related primary sectors of the proposal) that collaborates with the consortium by advising on and measuring the impact of the project.
As much as possible, proposals should align the value chains with the smart specialisation strategies of the relevant region(s), in either part of the value chain.
Proposals must address all the requirements for demonstration actions shown in Table 3 of the Introduction of the 2020 Annual Work Plan.
The technology readiness level (TRL) at the end of the project should be 6-7. Proposals should clearly state the starting and end TRLs of the key technology or technologies targeted in the project.
INDICATIVE FUNDING:
It is considered that proposals requesting a maximum contribution of EUR 7 million would be able to address this specific challenge appropriately. However, this does not preclude the submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts.
Expected Impact:EXPECTED IMPACTS LINKED TO BBI JU KPIS:
contribute to KPI 1 — create at least one new cross-sector interconnection in the bio-based economy;contribute to KPI 2 — create at least one new bio-based value chain;contribute to KPI 4 — demonstrate at least one new building block. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
reduce greenhouse gas (including CO2) emissions (expressed in CO2 equivalents) linked to the production process of the targeted platform molecules compared with existing alternatives;contribute to the EU’s 2050 long-term strategy for a climate-neutral Europe by replacing fossilbased material with bio-based, renewable material. ECONOMIC IMPACTS:
increase revenues and business opportunities for the stakeholders in the involved primary sector(s). SOCIAL IMPACTS:
create new job opportunities in the bio-based sector in rural, coastal and/or urban areas and contribute to their development;increase the competitiveness of European biomass producers and the bio-based industry by supporting new jobs, growth, and investment, while ensuring environmental sustainability and an increase in local biodiversity. TYPE OF ACTION: Innovation action - demonstration action
Cross-cutting Priorities:Cross-cutting Key-Enabling Technologies (KETs)
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Consortium characteristics
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The aid is European, you can apply to this line any company that is part of the European Community.
characteristics of the Proyecto
Los costes de personal subvencionables cubren las horas de trabajo efectivo de las personas directamente dedicadas a la ejecución de la acción. Los propietarios de pequeñas y medianas empresas que no perciban salario y otras personas físicas que no perciban salario podrán imputar los costes de personal sobre la base de una escala de costes unitarios
Los otros costes directos se dividen en los siguientes apartados: Viajes, amortizaciones, equipamiento y otros bienes y servicios. Se financia la amortización de equipos, permitiendo incluir la amortización de equipos adquiridos antes del proyecto si se registra durante su ejecución. En el apartado de otros bienes y servicios se incluyen los diferentes bienes y servicios comprados por los beneficiarios a proveedores externos para poder llevar a cabo sus tareas
La subcontratación en ayudas europeas no debe tratarse del core de actividades de I+D del proyecto. El contratista debe ser seleccionado por el beneficiario de acuerdo con el principio de mejor relación calidad-precio bajo las condiciones de transparencia e igualdad (en ningún caso consistirá en solicitar menos de 3 ofertas). En el caso de entidades públicas, para la subcontratación se deberán de seguir las leyes que rijan en el país al que pertenezca el contratante
Characteristics of financing
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 2020 projects. See the information in the Online Manual.
2. Eligibility and admissibility conditions: described in Annex B and Annex C of the Work Programme, with the derogation described in part 2.2.3 of the BBI JU Work Plan.
Proposal page limits and layout: Please refer to Part B of the proposal template in the submission tool below.
3. Evaluation:
Evaluation criteria, scoring and thresholds are described in Annex H of the H2020 Work Programme, with the exceptions described in part 2.2.6 of the BBI JU Work Plan.
Submission and evaluation processes are described in the Online Manual and the BBI JU Guide for applicants (RIA-IA-CSA).
4. Indicative time for evaluation and grant agreement:
Information on the outcome of evaluation: maximum 5 months from the deadline for submission.
Signature of grant agreements: maximum 8 months from the deadline for submission.
5. Proposal templates, evaluation forms and model gr... 1. Eligible countries: described in Annex A of the H2020 Work Programme.
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 2020 projects. See the information in the Online Manual.
2. Eligibility and admissibility conditions: described in Annex B and Annex C of the Work Programme, with the derogation described in part 2.2.3 of the BBI JU Work Plan.
Proposal page limits and layout: Please refer to Part B of the proposal template in the submission tool below.
3. Evaluation:
Evaluation criteria, scoring and thresholds are described in Annex H of the H2020 Work Programme, with the exceptions described in part 2.2.6 of the BBI JU Work Plan.
Submission and evaluation processes are described in the Online Manual and the BBI JU Guide for applicants (RIA-IA-CSA).
4. Indicative time for evaluation and grant agreement:
Information on the outcome of evaluation: maximum 5 months from the deadline for submission.
Signature of grant agreements: maximum 8 months from the deadline for submission.
5. Proposal templates, evaluation forms and model grant agreements (MGA):
BBI Research and Innovation Action (BBI-RIA)
Specific rules and funding rates: described in 2.2.4 of the BBI JU Work Plan.
Proposal templates are available after entering the submission tool below.
Standard evaluation form
BBI JU MGA - Multi-Beneficiary
BBI JU MGA Annex 2
BBI JU MGA Annex 4
H2020 Annotated Grant Agreement
BBI Innovation Action Demonstration (BBI-IA-DEMO)
and BBI Innovation Action Flagship (BBI-IA-FLAG)
Specific rules and funding rates: described in 2.2.4 of the BBI JU Work Plan.
Proposal templates are available after entering the submission tool below.
Standard evaluation form (IA)
BBI JU MGA - Multi-Beneficiary
BBI JU MGA Annex 2
BBI JU MGA Annex 4
H2020 Annotated Grant Agreement
BBI Coordination and Support Action (BBI-CSA)
Specific rules and funding rates: described in 2.2.4 of the BBI JU Work Plan.
Proposal templates are available after entering the submission tool below.
Standard evaluation form
BBI JU MGA Multi-Beneficiary
BBI JU MGA Annex 2
BBI JU MGA Annex 4
H2020 Annotated Grant Agreement
6. Additional requirements:
Technology readiness levels (TRL)
Members of consortium are required to conclude a consortium agreement, in principle prior to the signature of the grant agreement.
7. Open access must be granted to all scientific publications resulting from Horizon 2020 actions.
Where relevant, proposals should also provide information on how the participants will manage the research data generated and/or collected during the project, such as details on what types of data the project will generate, whether and how this data will be exploited or made accessible for verification and re-use, and how it will be curated and preserved.
Open access to research data
The Open Research Data Pilot has been extended to cover all Horizon 2020 topics for which the submission is opened on 26 July 2016 or later. Projects funded under this topic will therefore by default provide open access to the research data they generate, except if they decide to opt-out under the conditions described in Annex L of the H2020 main Work Programme. Projects can opt-out at any stage, that is both before and after the grant signature.
Note that the evaluation phase proposals will not be evaluated more favourably because they plan to open or share their data, and will not be penalised for opting out.
Open research data sharing applies to the data needed to validate the results presented in scientific publications. Additionally, projects can choose to make other data available open access and need to describe their approach in a Data Management Plan.
Projects need to create a Data Management Plan (DMP), except if they opt-out of making their research data open access. A first version of the DMP must be provided as an early deliverable within six months of the project and should be updated during the project as appropriate. The Commission already provides guidance documents, including a template for DMPs. See the Online Manual.
Eligibility of costs: costs related to data management and data sharing are eligible for reimbursement during the project duration.
The legal requirements for projects participating in this pilot are in the article 29.3 of the Model Grant Agreement.
8. Additional documents
BBI JU Work Plan
Table 3 of BBI JU Work Plan (standard requirements for proposals)
BBI JU Scientific Innovation and Research Agenda (SIRA)
BBI JU Derogation to H2020 Rules for Participation
BBI JU Regulation of Establishment
H2020 Regulation of Establishment
H2020 Rules for Participation
H2020 Specific Programme
BBI JU Call 2020 FAQs for applicants
BBI JU Guide for applicants
Additional information about the call
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