Green ERA-Hub: Biomass Production and Utilisation (Full Proposal)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). (UK Research and Innovation) · United Kingdom (as part of an international consortium). UK applicants must meet BBSRC eligibility requirements. (UK Research and Innovation)
Grant funding for international collaborative research to improve the sustainable utilisation of biomass through biotechnological applications (Topic B). This is the invite-only full proposal stage for applicants who successfully passed the pre-proposal stage. (UK Research and Innovation)
Summary
Deadline
25 Mar 2026
Updated
16 Oct 2026
Grant funding for international collaborative research to improve the sustainable utilisation of biomass through biotechnological applications (Topic B). This is the invite-only full proposal stage for applicants who successfully passed the pre-proposal stage. (UK Research and Innovation)
Eligibility
Applicant types
See eligibility requirements
Industries
Biotechnology, bioeconomy, industrial biotechnology, sustainable biomass utilisation and circular bio-based industries. (UK Research and Innovation)
Match funding
No additional match funding beyond the standard institutional 20% FEC contribution. (UK Research and Innovation)
Eligible applicants
Invite only. Applicants must have successfully passed the Green ERA-Hub pre-proposal stage. UK applicants must satisfy BBSRC standard eligibility requirements and be based at an eligible UK research organisation. (UK Research and Innovation)
Funding and scope
Benefit amount
Projects may request up to £650,000 from BBSRC (80% FEC), equivalent to £812,500 Full Economic Cost (FEC). (UK Research and Innovation)
Total fund available
£2,500,000 (UK contribution). (UK Research and Innovation)
Funding intensity
BBSRC funds 80% FEC. Institutions provide the remaining 20%. (UK Research and Innovation)
Payment type
Not specified
Eligible scope
Research under Topic B – Biotechnological applications to improve the utilisation of biomass. Projects may include innovative biotechnological conversion technologies, metabolic engineering, optimisation of microbial production strains and biological processes, bioinformatics tools, AI, modelling, machine learning, data standardisation, digital technologies and biomass pre-processing where necessary. (UK Research and Innovation)
Eligible expenses
- Research staff, technician support, travel, equipment under £25,000, consumables, facilities and other costs permitted under UKRI Full Economic Cost rules. (UK Research and Innovation)
Ineligible costs
Not specified
Application and risks
Application platform
Green ERA-Hub submission portal and UKRI Funding Service (UK applicants must submit a PDF copy of the GEH application through the UKRI Funding Service). (UK Research and Innovation)
Competitiveness
Not specified. (UK Research and Innovation)
Decision timeline
Not specified. (UK Research and Innovation)
Assessment process
Eligibility check, international expert peer review, funding recommendation by the Green ERA-Hub Funders Board in consultation with national funding organisations, followed by national funding decisions. (UK Research and Innovation)
Application sections
- GEH Full Proposal Form, Vision, Applicant & Team Capability, Ethics and Responsible Research & Innovation, Human Participation, Resources and Cost Justification, Data Management and Sharing, Facilities, Trusted Research and Innovation. (UK Research and Innovation)
Application components
Not specified
Required documents
Not specified
Appendices
- PDF of the completed GEH Full Proposal Form. Where applicable: Animal Research Template and Overseas Animal Research Checklist. (UK Research and Innovation)
Assessment criteria
Not specified
Decision risks
Failure to meet eligibility requirements, consortium requirements, submission requirements or application guidance may result in rejection. (UK Research and Innovation)
Timeline and partners
Opening date
5 Feb 2026
Project duration
24 to 36 months. (UK Research and Innovation)
Project start
Not specified
Project end
Not specified
Co-funders
- Belgium (F.R.S.-FNRS), Bosnia and Herzegovina (MAFWMRS), Germany (BMELH, BLE and BMFTR), Ireland (DAFM and Teagasc), Latvia (LAS), Luxembourg (FNR), UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), and Uruguay (INIA). (UK Research and Innovation)
Collaboration rules
- International collaborative projects are mandatory. Participating organisations receive funding from their respective national funding agencies. (UK Research and Innovation)
Consortium requirements
Not specified
Additional guidance
Document research last revised 2026-07-30.
Grant Name
Green ERA-Hub: Biomass Production and Utilisation (Full Proposal)
Minimum Award
Not specified. (UK Research and Innovation)
International Eligibility
Consortia must include at least three eligible partners from three different countries, with at least two partners from participating Green ERA-Hub member countries requesting funding from their national funding agencies. (UK Research and Innovation)
Research Category
Early-stage research (Technology Readiness Levels TRL 1–5), with projects expected to advance technology by at least one TRL during the project. (UK Research and Innovation)
Subcontracting
Not specified. (UK Research and Innovation)
Subsidy Scheme
Not specified. (UK Research and Innovation)
Sanctions Rule
Not specified. (UK Research and Innovation)
Animal Research Rule
Projects involving animals must comply with UKRI animal welfare and ethics requirements. Additional documentation may be required where applicable. (UK Research and Innovation)
Interview Stage
Not specified. (UK Research and Innovation)
Key Requirements
Projects must address Topic B only; include an international consortium meeting GEH requirements; comply with UKRI Trusted Research and Innovation principles; submit applications through both the GEH portal and UKRI Funding Service. (UK Research and Innovation)
Important Notes
Applications cannot be amended after submission. UKRI data protection requirements and Trusted Research and Innovation guidance apply. UK applicants must not use the Je-S system. (UK Research and Innovation)
Contact Email
greenerahub@bbsrc.ukri.org (for confidential eligibility or application enquiries). (UK Research and Innovation)
Official Grant Page
https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/green-era-hub-biomass-production-and-utilisation-full-proposal/ (UK Research and Innovation)
Application deadline in source document
25 March 2026 at 4:00pm UK time (UKRI Funding Service). GEH portal deadline: 25 March 2026 at 12:00 noon CET. (UK Research and Innovation)
Official source
Quick facts
- Status
- Closed
- Deadline
- 25 Mar 2026
- Funding amount
- Projects may request up to £650,000 from BBSRC (80% FEC), equivalent to £812,500 Full Economic Cost (FEC). (UK Research and Innovation)
- Funding band
- Not specified
- Funding type
- Grant
- Payment type
- Not specified
- Audience
- See eligibility requirements
- Industry
- Biotechnology, bioeconomy, industrial biotechnology, sustainable biomass utilisation and circular bio-based industries. (UK Research and Innovation)
- Last updated
- 16 Oct 2026
- Published
- 5 Feb 2026