Deadline: 22-Sep-22
The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals for its Proteins from Alternative and Unconventional Sources.
Scope
The growing world population requires an increase in affordable protein supply. However, this cannot be realised by depleting limited natural resources (land, water, nutrients, etc.), which are already under strong pressure globally and in the EU. Today’s largest source of protein for human consumption is based on farm animals, which often involve multiple sustainability issues. Moreover, low-grade or speciality proteins not suitable for food or feed applications could serve as feedstock for the bio-based industry. However, the extraction and purification of such streams are difficult, especially from unconventional sources.
Funding Information
The check will normally be done for the coordinator if the requested grant amount is equal to or greater than EUR 500 000, except for:
- public bodies (entities established as a public body under national law, including local, regional or national authorities) or international organisations; and
- cases where the individual requested grant amount is not more than EUR 60 000 (lowvalue grant).
Expected Outcomes
- Europe needs to diversify protein sources to decrease its dependence on imports and the environmental footprint often associated with animal-based proteins. In line with the Farm to Fork strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system and the European Green Deal priorities, successful proposals will support the mobilisation of proteins for food, feed, and non-food bio-based applications.
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Project results are expected to contribute to the following expected outcomes:
- Identification of currently under- or unexploited sources of proteins.
- Mobilisation of novel protein streams from sustainable alternative sources.
- Increased availability of proteins in the EU and reduced dependency on imports.
- Sustainable premium (defined as nutritious, healthy, and environmentally sustainable) feed, food, and non-food chains meeting the customer expectations, including on economic level.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for funding, applicants must be established in one of the eligible countries, i.e.:
- the Member States of the European Union, including their outermost regions;
- the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) linked to the Member States;
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eligible non-EU countries:
- countries associated to Horizon Europe;
- low- and middle-income countries.
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