30/01/2026
Partner up with INNOMEM for the new CBE JU 2026 funding call!
Boost European Biorefineries with Cutting‑Edge Membrane Innovation
Europe is accelerating its transition toward a competitive, circular, and bio‑based economy — and now is the moment to step in. The Circular Bio‑based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) has officially announced its 2026 Call for Proposals, opening 23 April 2026 with a total budget of €170.7 million.
Why Participate With INNOMEM?
At INNOMEM, we unite Europe’s leading membrane experts, research centers, pilot facilities, and industrial partners. The RIA 1 challenge aligns perfectly with our strengths:
INNOMEM can provide partners who bring:
- Expertise in advanced membrane materials (polymeric, ceramic, hybrid)
- Pilot‑scale testing capabilities for separation and purification processes
- Proven pathways for technology validation and scale‑up
- Connections to industrial stakeholders across biorefinery value chains
- Experience in EU-funded consortia and exploitation planning
This is an excellent fit for the topic of Research & Innovation Action (RIA): Addressing Separation and Purification Challenges in Biorefineries – €6.5M. This call targets high‑impact innovations that can significantly enhance the efficiency, competitiveness, sustainability, and scalability of European biorefineries. Projects are expected to deliver efficient, selective, and scalable separation and purification technology platforms that can be integrated into new or existing biorefinery processes.
About the CBE JU 2026 Call
According to official CBE JU information [cbe.europa.eu], the call:
- Opens: 23 April 2026
- Closes: 22 September 2026 (17:00 Brussels time)
- Total budget: €170.7M
- Includes 13 strategic topics, including the RIA on separation & purification.
The RIA action type supports new knowledge and feasibility exploration, including lab‑scale research, technology integration, and validation. Solutions developed under this topic will support key EU strategies such as the Bioeconomy Strategy, the Clean Industrial Deal, and the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability.
Let’s Build a Winning Consortium Together
We invite researchers, technology developers, SMEs, industrial biorefinery operators, and value‑chain partners to join forces with INNOMEM.
Whether you are looking for:
- A separation‑focused technology partner
- Pilot or demo-scale testing facilities
- Membrane expertise for challenging feedstocks
- A consortium with strong scientific and industrial credentials
INNOMEM is ready to collaborate.
Interested in Joining?
We are now forming a consortium for RIA 1 – Addressing separation and purification challenges in biorefineries.
👉 Contact us to express your interest and explore partnership possibilities.
Let’s accelerate sustainable innovation in European biorefineries — together with INNOMEM.
