ADEME is launching the fourth edition of GRAINE, which aims to support the sustainable development of the bioeconomy in response to the challenges of the ecological transition. In other words, the aim is to combine (1) support for biomass production and recovery sectors with (2) reducing environmental impact and taking account of the services provided by ecosystems.
The call for projects is open in 2 phases:
Phase 1: Call for projects, closing on 16 December 2021 at 3pm.
Phase 2: Call for projects finalised, with a closing date scheduled for the end of March 2022.
For more information, 2 webinars will be organised, where the ADEME team will present the expectations of the call and answer your questions.
Webinar 1: Thursday 14 October 2021 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. - login link https://ademe.zoom.us/j/93903343698
Webinar 2: Monday 8 November 2021 from 10am to 11am - login link https://ademe.zoom.us/j/97103316865
The call for projects is structured around three main themes:
Axis 1 "Eco-efficient systems for producing, processing and using biomass" aims to develop technical solutions for a circular economy for biomass (food and non-food).
Axis 2 "Assessing the sustainability and coordination of biomass production and use" aims to develop methods and tools for a systemic and sustainable approach to biomass management within sectors and regions.
Axis 3 "Supporting change and public policy instruments for a sustainable bioeconomy" aims to identify and analyse the levers, support and learning required to encourage the transition.
This call is also a contribution to the implementation of the Paris Agreement (COP 21), which aims in particular to limit the rise in average global surface temperature to 1.5°C, to achieve the objectives of the National Low-Carbon Strategy (SNBC): reducing the carbon footprint of French consumption and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, i.e. striking a balance between human emissions and the capacity of ecosystems to absorb carbon. The solutions developed must therefore take into account the need for bioeconomy sectors to adapt to global change, by limiting their vulnerability and increasing their resilience.
Expected projects
must fall within one or more of the areas or sub-areas of the RPA described above;
Priority will be given to operational research involving the relevant players in the economic, academic or public spheres, while projects of an essentially fundamental nature are excluded from this call for projects;
give priority to local roots, where appropriate;
be collaborative and involve at least one research partner (public or private, including the R&D department of a private partner);
will target a work programme lasting a maximum of 3 years. If a longer duration is required, the consortium must justify its request in terms of the project's scientific and technical objectives.
The following points should be taken into account before submitting a project online:
The platform requires a user account to be created before filing,
The project can be submitted in several stages (it is not necessary to complete everything at once).
Submitting a full project application can take a long time, depending on the number of partners involved. It is therefore essential to anticipate the submission process.
The title, the composition of the consortium and the (non-confidential) summary of the project will be used to solicit evaluators, so you should pay particular attention to them. These details may also be published by ADEME if the project is selected.
It is important not to forget to complete the table of proposed/rejected experts.
If elements identified as mandatory are missing, the application cannot be validated and therefore cannot be considered as duly submitted.
It is essential to respect the maximum number of pages indicated in the Word document to be completed. Compliance with this recommendation will be taken into account when assessing the application.