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Open Call for innovative projects enhancing the valorisation of agri-food biomass
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Location:EU 27
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Grantmaking entity: European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (formerly known as Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME))
Grantmaking entity type:Development Institution
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Objectives: Support innovation acceleration projects (max 12 months) led by European SMEs to develop, ...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible applicants are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as per EU Recommendation 2003/361/EC, applying as a single SME or a consortium of up to 3 SMEs. Applicants must be registered in an EU Member State or in a country associated to the Single Market Programme. Eligible SME profiles include: (1) agri-food productio...
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Open Call for innovative projects enhancing the valorisation of agri-food biomass Type of grant: Cascade funding Opening date: 26 March 2026 Deadline model: multiple cut-off Deadline dates: 26 May 2026 17:00 (Brussels time) 20 October 2026 17:00 (Brussels
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About the Funding Agency
EuropeAid is an agency responsible for designing European international cooperation and development policy and delivering aid worldwide. Its purpose is to aid in the reduction and eventual abolition of poverty in developing nations by fostering sustainable development, democracy, peace and security. With its partner nations, EuropeAid walks alongside them on their journey to sustainable development, continually adapting its help to their changing requirements. EuropeAid is also concerned with increasing the value and impact of aid money by ensuring that help is provided appropriately.
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Food Systems & Livelihoods
Features all the components, activities, and processes related to food production, processing, safety, and access, as well as initiatives that support livelihoods and income generation for individuals and communities.
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- Food systems and processing
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