Nutrients produced by microorganisms utilising primarily CO2 from the air, with the support of biotechnology
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Programme Name
Programme Description
Horizon Europe is the European Union (EU) funding programme for the period 2021 – 2027, which targets the sectors of research and innovation. The programme’s budget is around € 95.5 billion, of which € 5.4 billion is from NextGenerationEU to stimulate recovery and strengthen the EU’s resilience in the future, and € 4.5 billion is additional aid.
Identifier Code
Call
Summary
Innovations using microorganisms have the potential to offer benefits in various sectors such as agriculture, food and feed, industry, the environment, the marine/aquatic sector and biodiversity.
The use of microorganisms genetically modified for precise fermentation is an innovative approach that could contribute significantly to safer food systems.
This biotechnology harnesses the potential of microorganisms to produce nutrients, such as enzymes, fats and other valuable compounds, with high yield and specificity.
It is therefore a key area for investment and research that promises to revolutionise the food system and contribute to a healthier planet.
Detailed Call Description
The proposals should address all the following activities:
- analyse and provide the costs and investments needed for the use of the biotechnology for scaling up production of nutrients through the use of genetically engineered microorganisms that capture CO2 from the air and/or from on-site plant emissions;
- establish an open space database or platform for companies to create their own business models for precision fermentation using genetically engineered microorganisms and perform a pre-commercialisation testing alongside business model strategies development as well as also in situ application;
- establish business models for industry and for in-situ application, considering also gases other than CO2;
- evaluate the sustainability, efficiency, and resilience of European companies that use precision fermentation with genetically engineered microorganisms and their contribution to reducing the presence of CO2 in the air. Climate-related aspects should also be considered as far as possible;
- provide a scale-up feasibility analysis for the developed biotechnologies which should take into consideration in the design process the feasibility for up-scaling, already from the early stages.
The proposals must implement the ‘multi-actor approach’ and ensure adequate involvement of existing private companies in Europe, specifically the participation of SMEs and start-ups.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
70%
Expected EU contribution per project: €6.00 million
Thematic Categories
- Agriculture - Farming - Forestry
- Environment and Climate Change
- Fisheries/ Aquaculture and Maritime Policy
- Health
- Natural and Cultural Heritage
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
- Small-Medium Enterprises and Competitiveness
Eligibility for Participation
- Educational Institutions
- Farmers Unions
- Farmers, Agriculturalists
- Legal Entities
- Local Authorities
- Natual person / Citizen / Individual
- NGOs
- Other Beneficiaries
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Eligibility For Participation Notes
The following additional eligibility criteria apply: the proposals must apply the multi-actor approach. See definition of the multi-actor approach in the introduction to this work programme part.
A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects.
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
Research and Innovation Foundation
29a Andrea Michalakopoulou, 1075 Nicosia,
P.B. 23422, 1683 Nicosia
Telephone: +357 22205000
Fax: +357 22205001
Email: support@research.org.cy
Website: https://www.research.org.cy/en/
Contact Persons:
Marcia Trillidou
Scientific Officer A’
Email: trillidou@research.org.cy
Dr. Mary Economou
Scientific Officer
Email: meconomou@research.org.cy