Summary
- Profile Type
- Research & Development Request
- POD Reference
- RDRFR20251021009
- Term of Validity
- 21 October 2025 - 21 October 2026
- Company's Country
- France
- Type of partnership
- Research and development cooperation agreement
- Targeted Countries
- France
- Austria
- Luxembourg
- Ireland
- Croatia
- Sweden
- Cyprus
- Malta
- Latvia
- Netherlands
- Bulgaria
- Italy
- Portugal
- Hungary
- Lithuania
- Romania
- Finland
- Czechia
- Spain
- Denmark
- United Kingdom
- Belgium
- Estonia
- Poland
- Slovakia
- Switzerland
- Germany
- Greece
- Slovenia
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General information
- Short Summary
- A French cooperative (SCIC) of 8 staff with a network of 180+ members is looking to join a Horizon Europe consortia on eco‑design, circular bio‑based construction and territorial replication. Their product is a straw‑based insulation material. They can contribute pilot demonstrators, LCA/EPD datasets, local supply‑chain mobilisation and >1,000,000 m²/year deployment capacity to a project.
- Full Description
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Building materials still carry high embodied carbon and limited circularity while agricultural residues remain under‑valorised.
To overcome these challenges, the cooperative transforms wheat straw into a 100% bio‑based, compostable insulation for new builds and retrofit. The cooperative bridges agriculture, materials and construction, enabling circular, low‑carbon value creation and territorial resilience.
The cooperative wants to optimize the eco‑design of straw‑based insulation components; to do performance testing and instrumentation; integration with constructive systems; LCA/EPD modelling; territorial deployment and replication playbooks; comfort and user‑acceptance studies.
It is looking for partners to apply to :
• HORIZON-NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-03 : Redefining aesthetics in the built environment through sustainability and affordability
• HORIZON‑CL6‑2027‑01‑CIRCBIO‑07 : Improving biomass flows for a sustainable and circular bioeconomy
• HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-REGEN-01 : Combining conventional and innovative construction materials, products and techniques for a sustainable and beautiful built environment
Expected results include :
• Material development & prototyping: straw‑based insulation formulations; conformity roadmaps.
• Demonstration & deployment: pilot sites (new & retrofit), in‑situ instrumentation, user feedback loops.
• LCA / carbon accounting: datasets, EPD inputs, comparative scenarios vs. conventional solutions.
• Territorial replication: mobilisation of farmers, artisans, SMEs and municipalities; logistics for local biomass.
• Dissemination & training: open visits, practitioner guides, CPD/webinars for architects and builders. - Advantages and Innovations
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The eco-designed material developed by the cooperative delivers a positive environmental impact through biogenic carbon storage, reduced embodied emissions, a compostable end-of-life, and a circular design approach.
In terms of performance and comfort, it offers a favorable phase shift that enhances summer comfort, along with hygrothermal properties well-suited to timber structures and renovation projects.
The solution also creates strong territorial value by supporting rural employment, ensuring fair remuneration for farmers, promoting short supply chains, and fostering social acceptance through cooperative governance.
Its scalability is proven, with the operational capacity to supply and deploy over 1,000,000 m² annually, backed by clear replication methodologies and practical playbooks.
Finally, the organization stands out with its cooperative model that bridges agriculture and construction, and is fully prepared for large-scale demonstrators across European contexts. - Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
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• R&D institutions / labs: testing & validation; LCA/EPD; standardisation; circular design metrics.
• AEC firms / SMEs / industry: system design, prototyping, site works, QA/QC, monitoring & digital twin.
• Public authorities / clusters: sites & permits, citizen engagement, replication & policy alignment. - Stage of Development
- Available for demonstration
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- IPR status
- Secret know-how
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
- Research, testing, design integration, pilot deployment, LCA/EPD, monitoring, replication & scaling, dissemination/exploitation
- Type and Size of Partner
- SME <=10
- SME 50 - 249
- University
- R&D Institution
- Big company
- SME 11-49
- Other
- Type of partnership
- Research and development cooperation agreement
Call details
- Framework program
- Horizon Europe
- Call title and identifier
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HORIZON-NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-03 : Redefining aesthetics in the built environment through sustainability and affordability (priority)
HORIZON‑CL6‑2027‑01‑CIRCBIO‑07
HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-REGEN-01 - Submission and evaluation scheme
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Single-stage calls
- Anticipated project budget
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to be defined with coordinator
- Coordinator required
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Yes
- Deadline for EoI
- Deadline of the call
- Horizon Europe
HORIZON‑CL6‑2027‑01‑CIRCBIO‑07
HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-REGEN-01
Dissemination
- Market keywords
- 09007002 - Manufacture of construction materials, components and systems
- 09005 - Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Animal Husbandry & Related Products
- Targeted countries
- France
- Austria
- Luxembourg
- Ireland
- Croatia
- Sweden
- Cyprus
- Malta
- Latvia
- Netherlands
- Bulgaria
- Italy
- Portugal
- Hungary
- Lithuania
- Romania
- Finland
- Czechia
- Spain
- Denmark
- United Kingdom
- Belgium
- Estonia
- Poland
- Slovakia
- Switzerland
- Germany
- Greece
- Slovenia