By way of derogation from Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013, with regard to the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking only the following participants shall be eligible for funding from the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking for actions in the area of bio-based industries other than innovation actions:

1. (a)

   small and medium-sized enterprises;

2. (b)

   secondary and higher education establishments;

3. (c)

   non-profit legal entities, including those carrying out research or technological development as one of their main objectives;

4. (d)

   the Joint Research Centre;

5. (e)

   international European interest organisations.