HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO – Circular Economy and Bioeconomy Sectors Call (2027)

  • Start Date:

  • Deadline:

  • Agency:
    Horizon Europe: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), invites eligible institutions and research teams to apply for the HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO – Circular Economy and Bioeconomy Sectors Call (2027) under the Horizon Europe. This programme supports innovative research and innovation projects that advance sustainable resource use, circular economy models, and bioeconomy solutions.

Programme Overview
This call aligns with EU priorities to sustain quality of life through food security, water management, and environmental protection, while promoting a clean, competitive, and circular economy. Projects should demonstrate clear pathways toward improving soil health, forest sustainability, air and water quality, and strengthening resource efficiency and resilience across sectors.

Key Details

  • Funder: Horizon Europe (Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness)

  • Funding Type: Grant

  • Maximum Funding: Up to EUR 7,000,000 per project

  • Call Opens: 20 April 2027

  • Submission Deadline: 22 September 2027

  • Eligible Applicants:

    • Academic institutions

    • Private/commercial sector organisations

    • Government and public sector bodies

    • Non-profit organisations

    • Researchers from early-career to established levels

Eligibility

Applicants must demonstrate:

  • Strong capacity to develop circular economy and bioeconomy solutions

  • Expertise in sustainable resource management and environmental systems

  • Ability to deliver innovative, scalable, and impactful research outcomes

  • Engagement in interdisciplinary and cross-sector collaboration

Funding Scope

Projects should focus on:

  • Development of circular economy systems and models

  • Innovations in bio-based materials and sustainable production processes

  • Waste reduction, recycling, and resource recovery technologies

  • Sustainable management of natural resources (land, water, forests)

  • Advancing environmental sustainability and climate resilience

  • Supporting food systems, biodiversity, and ecosystem health

Eligible Disciplines

  • Environmental Science

  • Materials Science

  • Sustainable Development and Resource Use

  • Natural Resource Management

  • Waste Recycling, Reduction, and Recovery

Strategic Focus Areas

  • Transition to a circular and bio-based economy

  • Enhancing resource efficiency and sustainability

  • Strengthening environmental protection and ecosystem health

  • Supporting innovation for sustainable industrial competitiveness

  • Contributing to EU Green Deal objectives

How to Apply
Applicants should submit proposals via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal:
https://ec.europa.eu/info/fundingtenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO03?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502,31094503&callIdentifier=HORIZON-CL6-2027-01&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate

Applicants are expected to present a well-structured, innovative proposal demonstrating a clear pathway to impact, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and alignment with circular economy and sustainability objectives.