Horizon Europe – ‘Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment’
Open Calls
2026
Opening: 17 April 2026
Deadline(s): 17 September 2026
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-04:
Ensuring continuous effectiveness of protected areas in conserving habitats and species while facing intensifying drivers of biodiversity loss- Interested partners:
-NINA
- Interested partners:
2026
Opening: 08 Jan 2026
Deadline(s): 10 Mar 2026 (First Stage), 15 Sep 2026 (Second Stage)
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-01-twostage:
Living labs for co-creating solutions for the restoration of ecosystems- Interested partners:
-ERCE
-CESAM
- Interested partners:
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-02-twostage:
Open topic: Uncovering the causes of specific species’ rapid decline and exploring actionable solutions - HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-03-twostage:
Mainstreaming and scaling-up evidence based Nature-Based Solutions towards a nature positive and climate-resilient economy- Interested partners:
-ERCE
-CESAM
- Interested partners:
2027
Opening: 26 Nov 2026
Deadline(s): 09 Mar 2027
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-01:
Integrating Remote Sensing and in-situ observations of Biodiversity, towards a fully interoperable observation and data framework - HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-02:
Technical innovation to protect ecosystems and to scale up their restoration economy- Interested partners:
-Delbaere Consulting
-CESAM
- Interested partners:
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-03:
Living Labs for the eradication and/or management of invasive alien species- Interested partners:
-CCRI
- Interested partners:
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-04:
Accelerating the transition to a nature positive economy: Integrating biodiversity into the private sector - HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-05:
Living labs driving transformative change via knowledge integration and inclusive governance - HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-06:
Health of ecosystems and wild species, predictions and impacts on human health, in the face of existing and emerging stressors, from a One Health approach- Interested partners:
-NINA
- Interested partners:
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-07:
Fostering common farmland birds and mammals for resilient food production systems - HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-08:
Enhancing the competitiveness of organic crop breeding: focus on intercropping adapted varieties
2027
Opening: 26 Nov 2026
Deadline(s): 09 Mar 2027 (First Stage), 14 Sep 2027 (Second Stage)
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-01-twostage:
Unlocking the potential of citizen action for nature protection and restoration
2026
Opens 8 January 2026
Deadline: 14 April 2026
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-01:
Developing innovative phytosanitary treatments for regulated plant pests - HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-02:
Tackling pesticide resistance: early detection, management strategies, and foresight - HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-03:
Boosting the competitiveness of protein crops in Europe - HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-04:
Accelerating the development of breeding tools for perennial crops, specifically fruit and nut trees- Interested partners:
-Uni Trento
-CESAM
- Interested partners:
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-05:
Boosting circularity and diversification strategies of terrestrial livestock production systems- Interested partners:
-INRAE
- Interested partners:
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-06:
Advanced innovative solutions for improved competitiveness and sustainability in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) - HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-07:
Strengthening the EU plant protection ecosystem for a future proof agriculture - HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-08:
Advancing basic knowledge and developing tools for sustainable management of key migratory fish species - HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-09:
Sustainable and healthy diets for cardiovascular diseases prevention with the support of digital applications - HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-10:
Sustainable and healthy diets based on health status and socio-economic risk factors of ageing population - HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-11:
Integrating a holistic perspective in microbiome research for resilient, competitive and sustainable food systems - HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-12:
Leveraging R&I knowledge on microbiome - HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-13:
Boosting plant health and reducing losses on farm and during storage for sustainable growth in Africa (FNSSA)- Interested partners:
-WENR
- Interested partners:
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-14:
Green Transition Food Processing Africa
2026
Opens 8 January 2026
Deadline(s): 12 Mar 2026 (First Stage), 15 Sep 2026 (Second Stage)
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-01-two-stage:
Open topic: Improving the competitiveness of the agricultural sector by enhancing the efficient and sustainable use of inputs - HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-02-two-stage:
Open topic: Boosting organic farming for a competitive, sustainable and resilient farming sector
2027
Opening: 26 Nov 2026
Deadline(s): 09 Mar 2027
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-01:
Increasing the resilience of agriculture in water and nutrient-scarce environments through digital innovations - HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-02:
Enhancing knowledge on feed additives with effects on mitigation of GHG emissions and feed efficiency - HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-03:
Microbiome for livestock sustainability and health within a One Health approach - HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-04:
Improving understanding of the contribution of organic farming to sustainability - HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-05:
Enhancing farmers profitability and resilience through innovations for diversified crops and value chains - HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-06:
Unleashing the potential of sustainable small scale aquatic food production and recreational fisheries for prosperous local communities - HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-07:
Towards commercialization of food systems microbiome solutions - HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-08:
AI-powered foodome characterization - HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-09:
African Union – European Union Partnership on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA)
2027
Opening: 26 Nov 2026
Deadline(s): 09 Mar 2027 (First Stage), 14 Sep 2027 (Second Stage)
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-01-two-stage:
Strengthening plant health: addressing emerging plant pest risks - HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-02-two-stage:
Optimising the water-nutrient-energy nexus for sustainable and climate smart agriculture in Africa (FNSSA)
2026
Opening: 08 Jan 2026
Deadline(s): 10 Mar 2026 (First Stage), 15 Sep 2026 (Second Stage)
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-01-twostage:
Deploying circular systemic solutions through living labs in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic) - HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-02-twostage:
Open topic: Using the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative to strengthen urban manufacturing in support of the Clean Industrial Deal
2027
Opening: 26 Nov 2026
Deadline(s): 09 Mar 2027
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01:
Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of consumer electronics - HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02:
Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of construction products - HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-03:
Developing novel recycling technologies for complex plastic materials applying biotech solutions - HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-04:
Capacity building for extending product lifecycles through repair and refurbishment - HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-05:
Innovative circular solutions for end-of-life footwear through collection, sorting and recycling - HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-06:
Towards a Europe of Bioeconomy Places - HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-07:
Improving biomass flows for a sustainable and circular bioeconomy - HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-08:
Biotechnology application for CCU - HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-09:
Increasing the circularity of bio-based sector: upcycling and recycling for higher value and environmental benefits - HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-10:
Strengthening forest research for the support of Ukraine
2027
Opening: 26 Nov 2026
Deadline(s): 09 Mar 2027 (First Stage), 14 Sep 2027 (Second Stage)
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01-twostage:
Deploying circular systemic solutions through living labs in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic) - HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02-twostage:
Open topic: Using the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative to strengthen urban manufacturing in support of the Clean Industrial Deal
2026
Opening: 08 Jan 2026
Deadline(s): 10 Mar 2026 (First Stage), 15 Sep 2026 (Second Stage)
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01-two-stage:
Decontaminate and bioremediate aquatic pollution
2027
Opening: 26 Nov 2026
Deadline(s): 09 Mar 2027
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01:
Replacing hazardous substances in biocidal products - HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-02:
Developing effective air quality planning strategies through innovative multi-scale modelling - HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-03:
Improve the capacity to monitor and reduce air pollution from agriculture - HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-04:
Europe-wide environmental benchmarking system of the industrial bioeconomy sectors
2026
Opens 8 January 2026
Deadline: 14 April 2026
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-CLIMATE-01:
Towards more effective, fair and coherent policies for climate change mitigation and adaptation in agriculture and forestry
2027
Opening: 26 Nov 2026
Deadline(s): 09 Mar 2027
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-01:
Governance, sustainable development and international politics of a future ice-free Arctic - HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-02:
Towards the water infrastructures of the future - HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-03:
Strengthening evidence based policies for the resilience of European agriculture and forestry and related supply chains against crises and systemic risks - HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-04:
Carbon farming innovation and scale-up - HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-05:
Unlocking a safe operating space for Antarctica and the Southern Ocean
2027
Opening: 26 Nov 2026
Deadline(s): 09 Mar 2027 (First Stage), 14 Sep 2027 (Second Stage)
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-01-two-stage:
Open topic: Innovative solution for the Water Resilience Strategy
2026
Opens 8 January 2026
Deadline: 14 April 2026
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-COMMUNITIES-01:
Boosting sustainable competitiveness in rural areas through innovation
2027
Opening: 26 Nov 2026
Deadline(s): 09 Mar 2027
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-COMMUNITIES-01:
Strengthening rural communities’ resilience to shocks - HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-COMMUNITIES-02:
Empowering local urban food systems entrepreneurship and innovation
2026
Opening: 25 Aug 2026
Deadline(s): 26 Nov 2026
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-04-GOVERNANCE-01:
Additional activities for the European Partnership via on farm demonstrations and cost-benefit analysis
2026
Opening: 08 Jan 2026
Deadline(s): 12 Mar 2026 (First Stage), 15 Sep 2026 (Second Stage)
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-01-two-stage:
Open topic: Develop Earth Intelligence solutions with observations and state-of-the-art AI for sustainable competitiveness and policy making via on farm demonstrations and cost-benefit analysis
2027
Opening: 26 Nov 2026
Deadline(s): 09 Mar 2027
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-01:
Strengthening the resilience of European farmers through improved capacity in coping with risks and crises - HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-02:
Improving analytical capacity for sustainable competitiveness of the agricultural sector - HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-03:
International dimension of the circular biobased economy: seeking win-win opportunities - HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-04:
Advancing Ocean observation: enhancing technologies and observing systems design for a sustainable future - HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-05:
AI supporting informed advice for farmers and foresters to improve competitiveness and sustainability - HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-06:
Increasing knowledge flows to practice within AKIS via EU thematic knowledge hubs - HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-07:
Fostering generational renewal in agriculture via EU advisory network - HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-08:
Strengthening strategic advice and synergies between EU and national Research and Innovation agendas and investments