Bio-based production processes for a sustainable and competitive bioeconomy

Bio-based production processes for a sustainable and competitive bioeconomy

What can you apply for?
Research and innovation projects that develop bio-based production processes

Who can apply?
Companies, public organisations, universities and research institutes (not sole traders). At least three partners must participate in the application. At least two of the partners must come from the business sector.

How much can you apply for?
1 million to 4 million SEK. Requirement of at least 50% co-financing from the business community. Project duration 12-36 months.

The Swedish bio-based industry, which bases its production on raw materials from forestry, agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture, as well as residual streams in its downstream value chains, needs to develop more efficient and sustainable production processes in order for its products to be competitive. This call is aimed at actors in the bio-based sector who want to develop bio-based production processes in collaboration with at least two partners from the business sector.

There is significant potential to develop the Swedish bioeconomy in a way that can generate many benefits for society. One limiting factor for the development and growth of the bioeconomy is that many bio-based production processes are inefficient and associated with high costs, which inhibits investment in bio-based products. Processes need to become more resource-efficient and cost-effective for the bioeconomy to develop in a sustainable way and to strengthen competitiveness.

The purpose of this call is to develop new, or further develop already established, bio-based production processes so that the products can become more sustainable and competitive. The call is aimed at actors in the bio-based sector operating in Sweden who want to develop bio-based production processes in collaboration. Companies, public organisations, universities, colleges and research institutes can apply for funding. At least three parties must participate in an application, of which at least two must come from the business sector. The project must be co-financed by business partners with at least 50%.

This call is the first under Biosociety, a new research and innovation programme on the circular bioeconomy, which will help develop a more resource-efficient, resilient and competitive bioeconomy throughout the country. This means efficient and sustainable management of bio-based raw materials and residual streams, a high degree of circularity, higher added value in the bio-based industries and increased self-sufficiency in goods and services critical to the development of the bioeconomy. Achieving this requires collaboration between companies in the bioeconomy and other relevant actors, strengthened regional, national and international cooperation and a strengthened supply of competence. The programme includes cross-sectoral and interdisciplinary activities in a number of sectors, such as forestry, agriculture, food, the blue economy, the chemical industry, and textiles and fashion.