CORDIS · 101187823 · HORIZON

TreeBioTEC ERA-Chair in Tree Bioengineering

Coordinator: TARTU ULIKOOL (EE)

Advancing biotechnological innovation in the forest biorefining sector is crucial for Europe to meet climate objectives and driving the shift towards a carbon-neutral economy. However, challenges such as preserving natural forest ecosystems and promoting sustainable development practices offer opportunities for growth. Recent geopolitical events like the Russian invasion of Ukraine highlight the need to explore alternative supply chains and build industry resilience. The decline of the fossil-based industrial region in North-East Estonia acts as a catalyst for transitioning towards forest bio…

EU contribution
€2.5M
Total cost
€0
Period
2025-03-01 → 2030-02-28
Framework
Horizon Europe (2021–2027)
Funding scheme
HORIZON-CSA
Call
HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-TALENTS-01
Status
SIGNED

About Horizon Europe (2021–2027)

Horizon Europe is the EU's current research and innovation programme, covering 2021 to 2027 with a budget of roughly €95.5 billion. Its three pillars are Excellent Science (frontier research and mobility), Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness (mission-driven collaborative projects in health, climate, digital, security and food) and Innovative Europe (the EIC and EIT). It also funds five EU Missions targeting cancer, climate adaptation, smart cities, oceans and soils.

0 EU contribution: €2.5M awarded to the consortium. The project runs over approximately 5 years from 2025-03-01 to 2030-02-28.

Full record on CORDIS — partners, deliverables, publications, news.

Open on cordis.europa.eu → Grant DOI ↗

Frequently asked questions

Who funds this research project?
This project is funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe (2021–2027) programme, under the HORIZON-CSA funding scheme.
What is the EU contribution?
The European Commission contributes €2.5M.
Which EU programme funds it?
The project is funded under Horizon Europe (2021–2027), call HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-TALENTS-01.
Who coordinates the project?
The project is coordinated by TARTU ULIKOOL (EE).
What is the project timeline?
The project runs from 2025-03-01 to 2030-02-28 — approximately 5 years.
Where can I find the full project record?
The complete record — partners, deliverables, publications and news — is published on CORDIS under project ID 101187823.