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As part of the European project BIOSTARS, the deadline for the BIOSTARS Youth Innovators Call, aimed at young innovators interested in developing ideas and projects for the future of rural areas, has officially been extended.
The new deadline for submitting applications is 20 November 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (CET).
The Call is open to young people up to 35 years old who have an innovative idea, a prototype or a project in its early stages of development, even without an already established business or a fully developed business plan.
Proposals may address one or more of the following areas:
- Bioeconomy and sustainability;
- Circular economy;
- Renewable energy and green transition;
- Sustainable food systems;
- Nature-based solutions;
- Digital innovation;
- Social innovation and youth entrepreneurship.
Selected projects will have the opportunity to benefit from the BIOSTARS Youth Innovators Pack, which includes training, mentoring, mini-incubation, international networking, support for idea development and funding opportunities, as well as opportunities for international visibility.
For the territory coordinated by CUEIM, the Call is open to young people residing in, or economically or operationally active in, the Valle Subequana area of Abruzzo.
How to apply
- Download and read the GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS.
- Complete the APPLICATION FORM.
- Send the completed form to laura.ciarmela@sinergieweb.it. Use the following email subject: BIOSTARS Youth Innovators Call – Application – First Name and Last Name. You may also attach photos/illustrations and a short video presenting your project (maximum 90 seconds), if available.
Applications may be submitted in Italian.
New deadline: 20 November 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (CET).
The extension offers an additional opportunity for young people wishing to turn their ideas into concrete projects and contribute to innovation and the sustainable development of rural areas.
The BIOSTARS Youth Innovators Call is implemented within the framework of the BIOSTARS project, co-funded by the Interreg Euro-MED Programme and coordinated by the partner ADAD, in collaboration with the project partners in their respective territories.
