This grant funds projects that develop innovative, safe, and sustainable bio-based substances to replace hazardous active substances in biocidal products, focusing on wood preservatives and insecticides controlling mosquitoes. Projects must assess safety for human health and biodiversity, validate effectiveness and cost-efficiency, and include social sciences in safety testing. The goal is to drive innovation aligned with EU strategies for biotechnology, life sciences, and bioeconomy.
Eligible applicants must comply with Horizon Europe general admissibility, eligibility, financial, and operational capacity conditions. Participants from eligible EU and associated countries may apply, with specific provisions for some non-eligible countries. Financial support to third parties is al
