Excellence Lab Bavaria–Ukraine: Cooperation Opportunities under Horizon Europe in Bioeconomy, Sustainable Forestry and Renewable Energy

What to expect:

• Information on current Horizon Europe calls for proposals in the fields of bioeconomy, sustainable forestry and renewable energy:
  The event focuses on selected calls for proposals from the EU’s Framework Programme for Research and Innovation “Horizon Europe”, which will be covered in detail during three parallel breakout sessions. Funding experts will present the individual calls, explain the eligibility and funding conditions as well as the submission deadlines, and answer questions from participants. Selected participants will also have the opportunity to present themselves and their project ideas in a short pitch.
   
• An ideal platform for finding international project partners: 
  Are you looking for project partners to prepare a future European R&I project? Meet representatives from companies, universities, research institutions, public authorities and other relevant stakeholders from Bavaria and Ukraine who are working on similar topics or offering solutions that can help advance your project. Use this virtual event to connect with potential partners, exchange project ideas and build international consortia for joint Horizon Europe proposals. 
   
• Political initiatives for Bavaria–Ukraine cooperation:
  Gain insights into the latest developments in research and innovation cooperation policies and initiatives between Bavaria and Ukraine.

Breakout sessions on current Horizon Europe calls for proposals

Participants can choose one of the three parallel breakout sessions below according to their interests:

• Towards a Europe of Bioeconomy Places (HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-06) – €6M per project
  This call aims to support regions in developing sustainable “Bioeconomy Places”. It funds projects in which academia, industry, public authorities and society work together to develop innovative bio-based solutions, strengthen regional value chains and accelerate the transition towards a circular bioeconomy.
   
• Strengthening forest research for the support of Ukraine (HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-10) – €6M per project
  This call supports research and innovation projects contributing to the recovery and sustainable development of Ukraine's forestry sector. It focuses on international research cooperation, innovative approaches to sustainable forest management and strengthening scientific and institutional capacities to enhance the long-term resilience of Ukrainian forests.
   
• Demonstration of solid biofuel supply and conversion to high-efficiency CHP from fully sustainable regional value chains (HORIZON-CL5-2026-11-D3-05) – €6.75M per project
  This call supports demonstration projects for sustainable regional value chains based on solid biofuels. The focus is on innovative bioenergy solutions that efficiently convert biogenic residues into heat and electricity, thereby contributing to a climate-friendly, resource-efficient and secure energy supply. 

Would you like to give a pitch?

Participants with a concrete project idea are invited to present it during a short pitch within their selected breakout session. Pitches should focus on project ideas that clearly address one of the above-mentioned calls.

If you are interested in giving a pitch, please indicate this during the registration process and send your presentation to holtz@no-spam-pleasebayfor.org by 23 September 2026 at the latest.

The number of pitch slots (max. 3 minutes per pitch) is limited. Participants will be selected based on the quality of their presentation and project idea.

A template is available for download for the pitches.

Once all submissions have been reviewed, you will be notified shortly afterwards as to whether your pitch has been selected for the event.

Who should attend?

This event is intended for companies, universities, research organisations, civil society and public authorities that:

• work in the fields of bioeconomy, sustainable forestry or renewable energy;
• are currently developing a project idea addressing one of the three Horizon Europe calls;
• are looking for international project partners from Bavaria and Ukraine. 

Take this opportunity to establish valuable contacts, develop your project ideas further and initiate new research collaborations between Bavaria and Ukraine.

We look forward to your participation!

Event time

Wednesday, 30 September 2026
10:00–12:30 (CEST)

Venue

Online (Microsoft Teams)

Participation fee

Participation is free of charge.

Registration

Please register by 23 September 2026.

Further information

The preliminary agenda is available here.

Event language

English

Contact at BayFOR

M.Sc. Octavian Holtz 
Scientific Officer
Environment, Energy & Bioeconomy 
Tel: +49 89 9901888-141 
Email: holtz@no-spam-pleasebayfor.org

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