Proposals under this topic should:

• Scale-up (at end TRL: 8) production technologies and deploy the complete value chain to fibre-based packaging materials, with improved or novel properties (over specified bio-based and/or non-bio-based benchmark), addressing relevant market applications. Consumer / industrial primary, secondary and/or tertiary packaging products are in scope. Fibre-derived packaging is also in scope.
• Demonstrate (at end TRL: 8) the application of targeted fibre-based materials into end packaging products, proving to meet market requirements. The use of bio-based add-ons (e.g., additives, coatings, adhesives, films, etc…) to improve properties of the fibre-based materials and/or end packaging product(s) is also in scope – proven that they are not hindering targeted End of Life and that fibre-based materials are the main component of the packaging;
• Design the packaging products for circularity and validate their sustainable end-of-life at relevant scale (TRL6 and above). Recycling, reuse and/or remanufacturing are all in scope.

In addition to the specific requirements applicable for the type of action, as described in section 2.2.3.1 of the CBE JU Annual Work Programme 2025, proposals under this topic should:

• Consider end-users/consumers perception, behaviour and preferences across the different steps of products’ lifecycle: product design, use and end-of-life.
• Include a task to apply the safe-and-sustainable-by-design (SSbD) framework, developed by the European Commission. Under this context, projects are expected to also contribute with and develop recommendations that can advance further the application of the SSbD framework.
• Include a task to address the regulatory status of the demonstrated packaging product(s) and their safety for the intended use.