Development of cell-free protein synthesis platforms for discovery and/or production of biologicals

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Opens for applications on 2026-10-29. A European Commission call for proposals. Expected Outcome: This topic aims at supporting activities that are enabling or contributing to one or several expected impacts of destination “Maintaining an innovative, sustainable, and competitive EU health industry”. To that end, proposals under this topic should aim to deliver results that are directed at, tailored towards and contributing to all the following expected outcomes: Biopharmaceutical industries get access to streamlined development and production processes for peptide- or protein-based biologicals. Health systems benefit from the availability of enhanced or decentralised production systems for innovative health technologies that involve peptides or proteins, and which improve health and care. Citizens and patients will benefit from better access, availability and affordability of pharmaceuticals based on biologicals. Scope: Cell-Free Protein Synthesis (CFPS) has been employed in fundamental biological research for decades, however, interest for the approach as a viable means for drug development and production has only emerged in recent years. The advantages that CFPS provides in terms of efficiency, simplicity, flexibility, cost- and time savings outweigh the hur

Who can apply

Usually organisations in EU member states and associated countries, often in a consortium. Some calls are open to partners from other countries. Check the call conditions.

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• Researchers
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