In March 2026, leaders form policy, industry, finance and research will meet in Brussels to focus on one mission: turning Europe’s bio-based innovations into competitive, large-scale industrial solutions that deliver for citizens, businesses and environment.
From lab to fab: enabling first-of-a-kind industrial demonstration and scale-up.
From demonstration to market: accelerating replication, commercialisation and market uptake.
CBE JU role in the new EU bioeconomy vision: what is needed to boost Europe’s competitiveness?
On 24 March 2026, the CBE JU Stakeholder Forum 2026 will take place in Brussels, bringing together Europe’s bio-based community for high-level discussions on how to move from innovation to real market impact. The second
Evaluation of the 2025 call has concluded with 24 proposals selected for a total of €172 million in CBE JU funding. The new projects are to start after the grant agreement signature expected by mid-May
CBE JU has published its 2026 work programme, announcing €170.7 million funding for call for project proposals to accelerate sustainable and competitive bio-based solutions across Europe. The programme aligns with the CBE JU’s Strategic Research
The 2026 CBE JU Stakeholder Forum logotype places the concept of scale-up at its core. Its geometry uses structured squares and rectangles that rise, extend and evolve, reflecting the bio-based sector’s journey from early ideas
The second edition of the CBE JU Stakeholder Forum is here! Register now to join the high-level discussions with leading voices from Europe’s bio-based sector on 24 March 2026 in the Square meeting centre, in
CBE JU welcomes the European Commission’s Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, presented today. The strategy sets a clear direction for a competitive, sustainable and nature-positive European bioeconomy that strengthens industrial capacity,
1 day in Brussels
High-level keynotes and panels
Exhibition of CBE JU innovations
Networking opportunities throughout the day
