OPEN CALL 1: Call4BioPlants – Selection of 10 Pilot and Demo Infrastructures (PDIs)
By means of an Open Call (OC1), COPILOT will select 10 PDIs active in the bioeconomy that will co-create the next generation platform of pilot and demo infrastructures, as well as its business model, “Scale-Up & Growth” and “Exchange & Connect” Programmes.
The Open Call was launched on August 12th, 2024. Deadline for applications is October 10th, 2024 at 5pm CET.
Selected Pilot and Demo Infrastructures (10) will:
- Receive a grant up to €6.000
- Have the opportunity to co-create the future Pilots4U database and platform (e.g. by testing the beta-version) and its business model
- Gain substantial visibility through the organisation of “Pilots4U powered by COPILOT” activities such as study visits, workshops, webinars and other “Scale-up & Growth Programme” related activities.
In return, COPILOT expects the following mandatory tasks to be completed:
- Take part in the co-creation workshops organised by the COPILOT consortium on December 4th, 2024 in Ghent (Belgium). Please, book this date in your agenda upon Open Call application, free bus transport will be organised by COPILOT on December 4th, 2024 between Brussels Airport and Ghent.
- Take active part (attend & pitch) in the PITCH PERFECT AND BOOST THE EUROPEAN BIOECONOMY 2024 event co-organised by “Pilots4U powered by COPILOT” on December 2nd and 3rd, 2024 in Brussels (Belgium). This event is part of the “Exchange & Connect” Programme of the project. Please, book this date in your agenda upon Open Call application.
- Take part in one up to three further online co-creation workshops organised by the COPILOT consortium in the period from May to September 2025. These online sessions will be organised upon need, could be limited to only one workshop and will be limited to maximum three.
- (Online) testing of the beta-version of the newly developed, improved and future-prove “Pilots4U powered by COPILOT” platform as well as its Business Model.
- Organise a study visit, open to all bioeconomy stakeholders, of the facility of the respective PDI including a dedicated scale-up related training session jointly organised with the study visit (max. 4 hours in total). Both activities are part of the “Scale-Up & Growth” program.
- Organise 1h online webinar in the area of specialization or expertise of the respective PDI. The webinar will be part of the “Scale-Up & Growth” program, and a recording will be made available on the COPILOT platform.
- Promote the activities of the project
More details on the offer, tasks and reporting can be found in the “COPILOT Open Call – Annex 1: Guidelines for Applicants“; see section “Open Call Documents & Application Support”.
Eligibility
This Open Call targets Pilot and Demo Infrastructures for the bioeconomy defined as:
- Open access, multipurpose Pilot and Demo infrastructures that provide scale-up equipment and related expertise for piloting (TRL 4-5) and demonstration (TRL 6-7) of innovative biobased products and processes, for a fee.
- Joint investments in equipment and expertise that can be used, for a fee, by any entrepreneur in need of scale-up.
How to apply?
- Download all Open Call Documents below
- Read all the documents carefully. Please pay attention to Annex 1 Guidelines for Applicants
- Think over how you fit into the project. Think about mandatory tasks and additional activities!
- Fill in the online application form on the F6S platform
- Enjoy your time while waiting for the results!
Application period:
- The Open Call will open on 12 August 2024
- Deadline for applications to this Open Call is 10 October 2024 (17:00 CET)
Timeline:
- Evaluation and selection: October – November 2024
- Contracting: November 2024
- Implementation of the project and related tasks: December 2024 – May 2026
More details regarding eligibility, application and timelines can be found in the “COPILOT Open Call – Annex 1: Guidelines for Applicants”; see section “Open Call Documents & Application Support”.
The Full Documentation Kit for the OC1 – Call4BioPlants can be downloaded below as of August 12th, 2024:
- COPILOT Open Call – Overview
- COPILOT Open Call – Annex 1: Guidelines for Applicants
- COPILOT Open Call – Annex 3: Subgrant Agreement
- COPILOT Open Call – Annex 4: Declaration of Honour (DoH, non-individuals)
- COPILOT Open Call – Annex 5: SME Declaration
- COPILOT Open Call – Annex 6: Bank Account Information
Apply here:
https://www.f6s.com/copilot-open-call
Any questions?
Please refer to the discussion section within F6S platform https://www.f6s.com/copilot-open-call/discuss
OR attend one of our informational Webinars
The COPILOT consortium will organise two webinars to inform potential applicants. These webinars will include a “live” Q&A opportunity. The webinars are scheduled for:
- Tuesday September 10th, 2024 at 11 am CET – REGISTER HERE
- Tuesday September 24th, 2024 at 11 am CET – REGISTER HERE
Need more information? Please, send an email to Yang Zou.
OPEN CALL 2: Call4BioInnovators – Selection of 15 BioInnovators
By means of an Open Call (OC2), COPILOT will select 15 BioInnovators active in the bioeconomy that will co-create the next generation platform of pilot and demo infrastructures, as well as its business model, “Scale-Up & Growth” and “Exchange & Connect” Programmes.
The Open Call was launched on August 12th, 2024. Deadline for applications is October 10th, 2024 at 5pm CET.
Selected BioInnovators (15) will:
- Receive a grant up to €6.000
- Have the opportunity to co-creation the future Pilots4U database and platform (e.g. by testing the beta-version) and its business model
- Assist in shaping the “Scale-up & Growth” Programme (what trainings/workshops are useful for innovators)
- Benefit from networking & matchmaking opportunities through the “Exchange & Connect” Programme.
In return, COPILOT expects the following mandatory tasks to be completed:
- Take part in the co-creation workshops organised by the COPILOT consortium on December 4th, 2024 in Ghent (Belgium). Please, book this date in your agenda upon Open Call application, free bus transport will be organised by COPILOT on December 4th, 2024 between Brussels Airport and Ghent.
- Take active part (attend & pitch) in the PITCH PERFECT AND BOOST THE EUROPEAN BIOECONOMY 2024 event co-organised by “Pilots4U powered by COPILOT” on December 2nd and 3rd, 2024 in Brussels (Belgium). This event is part of the “Exchange & Connect” Programme of the project. Please, book this date in your agenda upon Open Call application.
- Take part in one up to three further online co-creation workshops organised by the COPILOT consortium in the period from May to September 2025. These online sessions will be organised upon need, could be limited to only one workshop and will be limited to maximum three.
- (Online) testing of the beta-version of the newly developed, improved and future-prove “Pilots4U powered by COPILOT” platform as well as its Business Model.
- Take part in min. 1 (one) 1-hour online webinar organised by a PDI in the framework of the COPILOT “Scale–Up & Growth” programme
- Take part in min. one study visit (of the PDI of your choice) including a dedicated scale-up related training session jointly organised with the study visit (max. 4 hours in total)
- Promote the activities of the project
More details on the offer, tasks and reporting can be found in the “COPILOT Open Call – Annex 1: Guidelines for Applicants“; see section “Open Call Documents & Application Support”.
Eligibility
This Open Call targets bioeconomy innovators defined as: Start-ups, spin-offs, scale-ups and SMEs developing a technology within the bioeconomy domain.
How to apply?
- Download all Open Call Documents below
- Read all the documents carefully. Please pay attention to Annex 1 Guidelines for Applicants
- Think over how you fit into the project. Think about mandatory tasks and additional activities!
- Fill in the online application form on the F6S platform
- Enjoy your time while waiting for the results!
Application period:
- The Open Call will open on 12 August 2024
- Deadline for applications to this Open Call is 10 October 2024 (17:00 CET)
Timeline:
- Evaluation and selection: October – November 2024
- Contracting: November 2024
- Implementation of the project and related tasks: December 2024 – May 2026
More details regarding eligibility, application and timelines can be found in the “COPILOT Open Call – Annex 1: Guidelines for Applicants”; see section “Open Call Documents & Application Support”.
The Full Documentation Kit for the OC1 – Call4BioPlants can be downloaded below as of August 12th, 2024:
- COPILOT Open Call – Overview
- COPILOT Open Call – Annex 1: Guidelines for Applicants
- COPILOT Open Call – Annex 3: Subgrant Agreement
- COPILOT Open Call – Annex 4: Declaration of Honour (DoH, non-individuals)
- COPILOT Open Call – Annex 5: SME Declaration
- COPILOT Open Call – Annex 6: Bank Account Information
Apply here:
https://www.f6s.com/copilot-open-call
Any questions?
Please refer to the discussion section within F6S platform https://www.f6s.com/copilot-open-call/discuss
OR attend one of our informational Webinars
The COPILOT consortium will organise two webinars to inform potential applicants. These webinars will include a “live” Q&A opportunity. The webinars are scheduled for:
- Tuesday September 10th, 2024 at 11 am CET – REGISTER HERE
- Tuesday September 24th, 2024 at 11 am CET – REGISTER HERE
Need more information? Please, send an email to Yang Zou.
Apply for Open Call 1 – Call4BioPlants or Open Call 2 – Call4BioInnovators
Deadline for application: October 10th, 2024 at 5 pm CET
Budget
€ 1,499,576.5
Duration
June 2024 – November 2026
Contact person
Yang Zou
Website
http://www.copilot-project.eu/
Tags
ongoing projects, policy project, SME support, HEurope – CBE JU – CSA, Coordinator, HEurope – CBE JU, database and network