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.
REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED
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?
The 2025 edition of the CBE JU photo and video competition has concluded, with winners across five categories announced at the CBE JU Stakeholder Forum on 24 March 2026. RUNFASTER4EU project received the grand prize
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
