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:
small and medium-sized enterprises;
secondary and higher education establishments;
non-profit legal entities, including those carrying out research or technological development as one of their main objectives;
the Joint Research Centre;
international European interest organisations.