The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), as coordinator of EEN Cyprus, would like to inform you about two important funding opportunities relevant for companies, research organisations and stakeholders active in the agri-food, bioeconomy and sustainability sectors.
1. BIONetZero Open Call (For Companies)
- Funding: up to €60,000 (cascade funding)
- Deadline: 9 June 2026
- Type: Individual applications (no consortia required)
This call supports SMEs and companies developing biosolutions contributing to net-zero objectives.
Key points:
- Individual applications only (no consortia required)
- No Danish partner required
- Funding rate: up to 75% Selection process:
- Stage 1: 50 companies selected – participation in a bootcamp in Denmark (7–10 September 2026)
- Stage 2: 20 companies
- Stage 3: 12 companies
- Stage 4: 2 companies
Participation in Stage 1 is required in order to progress to subsequent stages.
Eligible areas:
- Agri-food
- Energy-intensive industries
Focus areas:
- Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
- Reduction of dependency on critical raw materials
- Validation, scaling or commercialisation of biosolutions supporting net-zero production
2. Pathways to Net-Zero (For Consortia)
- Budget: €12 million (2026 call)
- Deadline: 30 September 2026
- Type: Consortia (including international partners)
Key points:
- Minimum grant: €400,000 (no maximum limit)
- Funding rate: up to 75%
- Duration: up to 4 years
Requirements:
The main applicant must be a Danish university or company
Priority is given to broad consortia covering the full value chain, including European participants
Eligible topics:
- Methane-reducing technologies
- Plant-rich food solutions
- Climate-friendly crops
- Biogenic carbon utilisation
Importance:
These calls provide significant opportunities for SMEs and research actors to access funding, develop and scale innovative solutions, collaborate at European level and contribute to the green transition.
For any further information, you may contact us at 22889749 or via email at eency@ccci.org.cy
Soti Christou CCCI Officer | Department of Services, Trade and Digitalization Coordinator of EEN Cyprus