Proposals under this topic should:

• Establish a network of industry and universities/RTOs. Ensure engagement of stakeholders from the ‘Widening’ countries and make sure that their specificities and needs are incorporated in the development and testing of the curricula. Mutual learning from/to rural and coastal/blue bioeconomy, including primary producers, should also be considered.
• Mobilise the network to co-create a set of curricula for education, training and retraining/reskilling/upskilling of students and professionals in the field of circular bio-based systems. Curricula should include both STEM and SSH disciplines. Capitalise on any best practices and success stories, available also at international level.
• Test the implementation of the developed curricula with pilot groups of students and professionals. Some of the training methodologies that may be considered are laboratory practices, field work, internships, simulation, case studies, problem-based learning, supervised projects, vocational training, online classes/webinars etc.

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 synergies and links with existing initiatives such as the European Bioeconomy University Alliance (European Bioeconomy University – Driven by demand, accomplished by intellectual leadership), the pact for skills agenda, actions linked with the BIOEAST Initiative, as relevant. Liaise with biotech industrial clusters and Regional Innovation Valleys, as relevant.
• Establish links with the CBE project NEBA Alliance. Link to calls and initiatives under Horizon Europe and related partnerships, as appropriate, to create synergies with their curricula and training activities, including the upcoming Advanced Materials Academy.