GRAPPA Innovation Open Call - Cut-off 1
Funding supports SME innovation projects developing and commercialising upcycled agri-food biomass products, processes and technologies to enhance valorisation and sustainability in the agri-food sector.
The GRAPPA Innovation Open Call provides financial support to European SMEs to accelerate innovation in the valorisation of agri-food biomass and side-streams. It focuses on developing and scaling up upcycled ingredients, products, processes, and technologies. The call operates under a lump-sum Financial Support to Third Parties scheme and targets projects starting from TRL 6 or higher.
TYPE OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED: Innovation projects developing, adopting, and commercialising upcycled ingredients for food and non-food applications, as well as new products, processes, services, and technologies (including digital) that maximise agri-food biomass valorisation. Projects must deliver a new or improved process, product, or service and start from TRL 6 or higher.
SECTORS / DOMAIN: Agri-food sector and related industries including food production and processing, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, biosolutions, and technology providers for biomass valorisation.
INDIVIDUAL OR CONSORTIUM: Both single SMEs and consortia of up to three SMEs are allowed; collaborative projects must include at least one SME in food processing or producing.
SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be SMEs established in EU Member States or countries associated with the Single Market Programme; projects must have TRL ≥ 6; applicants must provide at least 15% private co-financing; only one proposal per cut-off per SME or consortium is allowed.
SPECIFIC TOPICS OR CHALLENGES: Indicatively, focus on valorisation of agri-food biomass and side-streams through innovative solutions contributing to sustainability, circularity, and the twin green and digital transition.
PROJECTS DURATION: Maximum 12 months, if shorter duration, it should be justified.
BUDGET, FUNDING RATES AND PAYMENT CONDITIONS:
Funding rate: 85% lump-sum.
Budget conditions / limitations: Maximum €60,000 per SME and up to €90,000 per consortium; minimum 15% private co-financing required.
Payments: 50% pre-financing after contract signature and 50% final payment after approval of final report.
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Closes
26/05/2026
Max funding per project
60.000€