CBE JU

CBE JU networking platform

13 Jan – 22 Sept 2026 | Brussels, Belgium

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Tuesday, 21 April 2026 | 11:30 - 13:00

Training for SMEs

Organised in collaboration with the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF), this training is designed to strengthen SMEs’ capacity to prepare a compelling business case as part of CBE JU proposals. Participants will also learn what makes a project bankable and explore the prerequisites for attracting private funding, including venture capital. Practical examples and testimonials from successful demonstration projects will illustrate how to turn ideas into viable proposals. The CBE JU Project Officer Monica Padella will be leading this session.

Agenda:

  • 11:30 – 11:40 - Welcome & introduction (Virginia Puzzolo, Head of Programme, CBE JU)

  • 11:40 – 12:00 - CBE JU: requirements on business case and model (Monica Padella, Project Officer, CBE JU)

  • 12:00 – 12:20 - Testimonials from successful demonstration projects  (Speaker: Laura Monteiro, A4F Algae for future)

  • 12:20 – 12:40 - ECBF: requirements for being ‘venture capital ready’ (Speaker: Michael Brandkamp, General Partner ECBF)

  • 12:40 – 13:00 - Q&A