R&D funding opportunities: focus on European CBE JU schemes!
Cosmetic Valley continues its commitment to supporting collaborative innovation and the competitiveness of the cosmetics industry.
As part of our bi-monthly monitoring, we present you with major funding opportunities to seize for your R&D projects, whether they are regional, national or European calls for projects!
Why mobilize?
Public funding is a strategic lever to accelerate your innovative projects, strengthen your partnerships and promote your results internationally.
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Focus on a European Call for Projects dedicated to cosmetics: HORIZON-JU-CBE-2026-IAFlag-03
The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) programme, a public-private partnership under Horizon Europe, opens its 2026 calls on April 23rd! (closing on September 22nd, 2026 ).
Objective: to deploy innovative and sustainable bio-based solutions on a large scale.
Title: Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) bio-based solutions for home and/or personal care
Indicative budget: €20 million
This call for proposals aims to develop safe and sustainable bio-based solutions from the design stage for personal care and hygiene products. It presents a unique opportunity for cosmetics industry players wishing to:
- Reduce the environmental impact of formulations,
- Incorporate innovative bio-based ingredients ,
- Contributing to the transition towards a circular economy .
How can I benefit from it?
- Plan ahead now : identify your projects and potential partners.
- Contact the COSMETIC VALLEY R&D team
- Leverage the IDCOSM.com platform to promote your project and access our network of experts.
Don't miss this opportunity to position the French cosmetics industry at the heart of sustainable innovations!
For any questions or support, and in particular regarding this call, please contact our Research & Innovation team: [email protected] .
This monitoring service is offered to you thanks to Horizon Europe funding from the ACTT4Cosmetics.eu program.