Pre-announcement of the 2025 Joint International Funding Call

Expected launch: September 2025

The Green ERA-Hub , in collaboration with the the Wheat Initiative., will open its 3rd Joint International Funding Call in September 2025. This call will support cutting-edge research projects that accelerate the shift from a fossil-based to a sustainable, bio-based economy.

Call Scope

Projects are expected to improve biomass production through innovative crop breeding for food and feed, or enhance non-edible biomass use for industrial purposes by researching and developing novel, innovative and sustainable biotechnological approaches.

🔹 Topic A – Plant breeding for improved resilience & health of crops, environment, and soil
🔹 Topic B – Biotechnological applications to improve the utilisation of biomass

Projects are expected to deliver innovative solutions that strengthen sustainable food and feed production, or enhance the non-edible biomass value chain for industrial purposes.

Who can apply?

• Universities

• Public research institutions

• Private non-profits

• Private companies

Applicants must follow national/regional rules.
Consortia must include at least three funding-seeking partners from three different countries.
Partners without funding may join as Associated Partners with a Letter of Financial Commitment.

Provisional Timeline

• Call Announcement: September 2025

• Pre-proposal submission deadline: November 2025

• Full proposal submission deadline: March 2026

• Funding decision & result notification: June 2026

Participating Countries (provisional)

Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, Uruguay, … (full list will follow with the official Call Announcement).

How to apply

The official Call Announcement, including funding organisations and regulations, will be published in September 2025 on the submission portal: https://submission-greenerahub.eu

Contact

Call Office – Project Management Jülich (Germany): ptj-geh-call-office@fz-juelich.de