Deadline: 2 May 2025 The Water Council is inviting applications for its Tech Challenge to connect water innovators to innovative water users through topic-specific open innovation contests. Topics Topic 1: Sensors for biological organisms and disinfectant byproducts On behalf of … [Read more...] about The Water Council announces Tech Challenge (Spring 2025)
RFPs: Urban-Industrial Symbiosis for Bio-waste Valorisation
Deadline: 18 September 2025 The European Commission is requesting proposals for Urban-industrial symbiosis for bio-waste valorisation. Scopes Proposals under this topic should: Demonstrate feasibility and viability of a full-scale biorefinery model converting bio-waste into added … [Read more...] about RFPs: Urban-Industrial Symbiosis for Bio-waste Valorisation
Alternative Biomanufacturing Routes for Natural and Synthetic Rubber
Deadline: 18 September 2025 The European Commission is requesting proposals for Alternative Biomanufacturing Routes for Natural and Synthetic Rubber. Scopes Proposals under this topic should: Identify and characterise the suitable sources of rubber-bearing genetic backgrounds … [Read more...] about Alternative Biomanufacturing Routes for Natural and Synthetic Rubber
CFPs: Sustainable Macroalgae systems for Innovative, Added-value Applications Cultivation and Optimised Production Systems
Deadline: 18 September 2025 The European Commission is requesting proposals for Sustainable macroalgae systems for innovative, added-value applications cultivation and optimised production systems. Scopes Proposals under this topic should: Select and optimise macroalgal feedstock … [Read more...] about CFPs: Sustainable Macroalgae systems for Innovative, Added-value Applications Cultivation and Optimised Production Systems
Nominations open for D-Prize Competition 2025
Deadline: 18 May 2025 Nominations are now open for the D-Prize Competition. Categories Health Water Agriculture Livelihoods Energy Public Services Education Custom Funding Information They award startup grants of up to $20,000 to entrepreneurs launching new … [Read more...] about Nominations open for D-Prize Competition 2025
Open Call: QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge
Deadline: 30 April 2025 Applications are now open for the QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge, a virtual global start-up accelerator designed to identify, accelerate, and implement groundbreaking solutions that help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from the growing risks of climate … [Read more...] about Open Call: QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge
SSbD Bio-based solutions to replace Hazardous Conventional Chemicals for Textiles Production
Deadline: 18 September 2025 The European Commission is requesting proposals for SSbD bio-based solutions to replace hazardous conventional chemicals for textiles production. The European Commission strategy for sustainable and circular textiles announced actions along the textiles value … [Read more...] about SSbD Bio-based solutions to replace Hazardous Conventional Chemicals for Textiles Production
RFAs: Cost-Effective and Robust Continuous Biotech Bio-Based Processes
Deadline: 18 September 2025 The European Commission is seeking proposals for the Cost-Effective and Robust Continuous Biotech Bio-Based Processes topic. Scope Many bio-based chemicals/products are manufactured via biotech batch or fed-batch processes at commercial scale, which despite … [Read more...] about RFAs: Cost-Effective and Robust Continuous Biotech Bio-Based Processes
RFPs: SSbD Bio-Based Polymers/Copolymers Unlocking New Market Applications
Deadline: 18 September 2025 The European Commission is seeking proposals for the SSbD Bio-Based Polymers/Copolymers Unlocking New Market Applications topic. Scope There is a strong annual growth rate in the global market share of bio-based polymers and co-polymers; albeit still … [Read more...] about RFPs: SSbD Bio-Based Polymers/Copolymers Unlocking New Market Applications
Request for Proposals: Valorisation of Untapped Forest Biomass
Deadline: 18 September 2025 The European Commission is inviting proposals for the Valorisation of Untapped Forest Biomass topic. Scope Forest managers often face challenges in implementing more sustainable practices. Additional value can be gained from forestry (both monocultured and … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Valorisation of Untapped Forest Biomass
