Target audience
All legal entities interested in collaborative research and innovation actions in Food-tech, bio-economy and circular economy, agriculture, biodiversity, communities, such as industry, enterprises and SMEs, NGOs, public sector, technology and digital innovation hubs, research institute associations, infrastructure operators, policy makers, SSH, municipalities
research-technology organizations
consumers’ organizations, food industry
farmers, breeders, forestry sector
The project
Collaborative consortium of at least three beneficiaries, working together around a research and innovation or coordination and support action, responding to specific challenges mentioned in the topic and implementing the expected outcomes, within a project lasting an average of 3 years.
EU funding
The EU funding covers between 70%-100% of the project costs, plus overhead of 25% of the project budget for indirect expenses.
In each topic, the European commission mentions the indicative budget per project.
Open calls
Call identifier
Deadline
Type of action
Budget overview
Indicative number of grants
Open topic: Boosting organic farming for a competitive, sustainable and resilient farming sector
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-02-two-stage
Last date for submission14-04-2026
IA
Open topic: Improving the competitiveness of the agricultural sector by enhancing the efficient and sustainable use of agricultural production factors
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-01-two-stage
Last date for submission14-04-2026
IA
Green Transition Food Processing Africa
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-14
Last date for submission14-04-2026
RIA
Boosting sustainable competitiveness in rural areas through innovation
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-COMMUNITIES-01
Last date for submission14-04-2026
RIA
Strengthening the EU plant protection ecosystem for a future-proof agriculture
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-07
Last date for submission14-04-2026
CSA
Boosting the competitiveness of protein crops in Europe
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-03
Last date for submission14-04-2026
IA
Boosting plant health and reducing losses on farm and during storage for sustainable growth in Africa (FNSSA)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-13
Last date for submission14-04-2026
RIA
Sustainable and healthy diets for cardiovascular diseases prevention with the support of digital applications
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-09
Last date for submission14-04-2026
IA
Advancing basic knowledge and developing tools for sustainable management of key migratory fish species
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-08
Last date for submission14-04-2026
RIA
Advanced innovative solutions for improved competitiveness and sustainability in controlled environment agriculture (CEA)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-06
Last date for submission14-04-2026
IA
Towards more effective, fair and coherent policies for climate change mitigation and adaptation in agriculture and forestry
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-CLIMATE-01
Last date for submission14-04-2026
RIA
Integrating a holistic perspective in microbiome research for resilient, competitive and sustainable food systems
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-11
Last date for submission14-04-2026
RIA
Sustainable and healthy diets based on health status and socio-economic risk factors of ageing population
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-10
Last date for submission14-04-2026
CSA
Towards the water infrastructures of the future
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-CLIMATE-02
Last date for submission14-04-2026
RIA
Leveraging R&I knowledge on microbiome
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-12
Last date for submission14-04-2026
CSA
Accelerating the development of breeding tools for perennial crops, specifically fruits and nuts
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-04
Last date for submission14-04-2026
RIA
Tackling pesticide resistance: early detection, management strategies, and foresight
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-02
Last date for submission14-04-2026
RIA
Boosting circularity and diversification strategies of terrestrial livestock production systems
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-05
Last date for submission14-04-2026
RIA
Developing innovative phytosanitary treatments for regulated plant pests to support safe international trade
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-01
Last date for submission14-04-2026
IA
Open topic: Develop Earth Intelligence solutions using environmental observations and state-of-the-art AI for sustainable competitiveness and policy making
HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-01-two-stage
Last date for submission15-04-2026
RIA
Supporting All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance
HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-04
Last date for submission15-04-2026
CSA
Boosting data availability and AI solutions in food for consumers and food service professionals
HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-08
Last date for submission15-04-2026
IA
Coordinated European contribution to the WMO Global Greenhouse Gas Watch and its international governance
HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-05
Last date for submission15-04-2026
RIA
Empowering the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-03
Last date for submission15-04-2026
CSA
Embracing innovation in agriculture by peer-to-peer learning via on farm-demonstrations and cost-benefit analysis
HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-10
Last date for submission15-04-2026
RIA
Increasing knowledge flows to practice within AKIS via EU thematic knowledge hubs
HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-09
Last date for submission15-04-2026
CSA
A services and business incubator for geospatial open-source developments
HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-06
Last date for submission15-04-2026
CSA
Improving analytical capacity and understanding of social drivers in agriculture to better assess social sustainability in the sector
HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-02
Last date for submission15-04-2026
RIA
Additional activities for the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-01
Last date for submission15-04-2026
Other Type
Interconnect Earth Observation research for addressing environmental policies
HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-07
Last date for submission15-04-2026
CSA
Open topic: Using the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative to strengthen urban manufacturing in support of the Clean Industrial Deal
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-02-two-stage
Last date for submission16-04-2026
IA
Deploying circular systemic solutions through living labs in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-01-two-stage
Last date for submission16-04-2026
IA
Open topic: Uncovering the causes of specific species’ rapid decline and exploring actionable solutions
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-02-two-stage
Last date for submission16-04-2026
RIA
Living labs for co-creating solutions for the restoration of ecosystems
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-01-two-stage
Last date for submission16-04-2026
RIA
Unlocking the potential of citizen action for nature protection and restoration
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-03-two-stage
Last date for submission16-04-2026
IA
Mainstreaming and scaling-up evidence-based Nature-Based Solutions towards a nature positive and climate-resilient economy
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-04-two-stage
Last date for submission16-04-2026
RIA
Decontaminate and bioremediate aquatic pollution
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01-two-stage
Last date for submission16-04-2026
RIA
Toward a comprehensive assessment of the disturbance of marine ecosystems by anthropogenic underwater noise
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01
Last date for submission17-09-2026
RIA
Supporting pre-normative research for standardization of the bio-based products
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-08
Last date for submission17-09-2026
RIA
Improving circularity of multilayer flexible plastic food contact packaging
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-01
Last date for submission17-09-2026
IA
Developing methods to assess the presence, functions and sensitivity of groundwater ecosystems
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-02
Last date for submission17-09-2026
RIA
Understanding and tackling the decline of insects
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-01
Last date for submission17-09-2026
RIA
Pushing the frontier of knowledge and conservation action for deep sea ecosystems
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-03
Last date for submission17-09-2026
RIA
Advancing recycling technologies for mixed post-consumer textiles waste from blended products
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-02
Last date for submission17-09-2026
IA
Understanding biomass flows in Europe
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-05
Last date for submission17-09-2026
RIA
Advanced recovery of critical raw materials from Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-03
Last date for submission17-09-2026
RIA
Demonstrating and deploying innovative collection, sorting-for-reuse and repair systems for textiles at city/region level (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic)
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-04
Last date for submission17-09-2026
IA
Bioremediation of Ukraine’s ecosystems contaminated by conflicts
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-02
Last date for submission17-09-2026
IA
Harnessing the unique properties of marine organisms to deliver sustainable blue bio-based products
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-11
Last date for submission17-09-2026
RIA
Boosting agrobiodiversity for food security and sustainable competitiveness
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-06
Last date for submission17-09-2026
RIA
Advancing integrated scenarios and prediction models for informing transition to a nature positive society
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-05
Last date for submission17-09-2026
RIA
Balancing food security, bioeconomy, climate and biodiversity objectives to unlock sustainable value chains
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-09
Last date for submission17-09-2026
RIA
Developing managed aquifer recharge techniques (MAR) in a rural context
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-03
Last date for submission17-09-2026
RIA
Bio-based innovation in society: supporting the sustainable way of living
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-10
Last date for submission17-09-2026
RIA
Ensuring continuous effectiveness of protected areas in conserving habitats and species while facing intensifying drivers of biodiversity loss
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-BIODIV-04
Last date for submission17-09-2026
RIA
Advancing the European bio-based innovation enabled by biotechnology and biomanufacturing concepts
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-07
Last date for submission17-09-2026
RIA
Bioeconomy policy support hub for Member States, regions and sectors
HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-06
Last date for submission17-09-2026
CSA
Additional activities for the European Partnership of Agriculture of Data
HORIZON-CL6-2026-04-GOVERNANCE-01
Last date for submission26-11-2026
Other Type
Deploying circular systemic solutions through living labs in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01-two-stage
Last date for submission08-04-2027
IA
Optimising the water-nutrient-energy nexus for sustainable and climate smart agriculture in Africa (FNSSA)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-02-two-stage
Last date for submission08-04-2027
RIA
Open topic: Using the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative to strengthen urban manufacturing in support of the Clean Industrial Deal
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02-two-stage
Last date for submission08-04-2027
IA
Strengthening plant health: addressing emerging plant pest risks
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-01-two-stage
Last date for submission08-04-2027
RIA
Open topic: Innovative solutions for the European Water Resilience Strategy
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-01-two-stage
Last date for submission08-04-2027
IA
Strengthening the resilience of European farmers through improved capacity in coping with risks and crises
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-01
Last date for submission11-05-2027
RIA
Increasing knowledge flows to practice within AKIS via EU thematic knowledge hubs
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-05
Last date for submission11-05-2027
CSA
International dimension of the circular bio-based economy: seeking win-win opportunities
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-03
Last date for submission11-05-2027
CSA
Fostering generational renewal in agriculture via EU advisory network
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-06
Last date for submission11-05-2027
CSA
AI supporting informed advice for farmers and foresters to improve competitiveness and sustainability
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-04
Last date for submission11-05-2027
IA
Improving analytical capacity for sustainable competitiveness of the agricultural sector
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-02
Last date for submission11-05-2027
RIA
Strengthening strategic advice and synergies between EU and national Research and Innovation agendas and investments
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-07
Last date for submission11-05-2027
CSA
Living Labs for the eradication and/or management of invasive alien species
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-04
Last date for submission22-09-2027
RIA
Increasing the circularity of bio-based sector: upcycling and recycling for higher value and environmental benefits
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-09
Last date for submission22-09-2027
IA
Biotechnology application for CCU
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-08
Last date for submission22-09-2027
IA
Fostering common farmland birds and mammals for resilient food production systems
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-08
Last date for submission22-09-2027
RIA
Science-policy support to the implementation of EU and global biodiversity policies and strategies
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-02
Last date for submission22-09-2027
CSA
Capacity building for extending product lifecycles through repair and refurbishment
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-04
Last date for submission22-09-2027
RIA
Developing effective air quality planning strategies through innovative multi-scale modelling
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-02
Last date for submission22-09-2027
RIA
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
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-07
Last date for submission22-09-2027
RIA
Accelerating the transition to a nature positive economy: Integrating biodiversity into the private sector
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-05
Last date for submission22-09-2027
RIA
Living labs driving transformative change via knowledge integration and inclusive governance
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-06
Last date for submission22-09-2027
RIA
Enhancing the competitiveness of organic crop breeding: focus on intercropping adapted varieties
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-09
Last date for submission22-09-2027
RIA
Improve the capacity to monitor and reduce air pollution from agriculture
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-03
Last date for submission22-09-2027
RIA
Replacing hazardous substances in biocidal products
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01
Last date for submission22-09-2027
RIA
Innovative circular solutions for end-of-life footwear through collection, sorting and recycling
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-05
Last date for submission22-09-2027
RIA
Europe-wide environmental benchmarking system of the industrial bioeconomy sectors
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-04
Last date for submission22-09-2027
CSA
Towards a Europe of Bioeconomy Places
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-06
Last date for submission22-09-2027
RIA
Strengthening forest research for the support of Ukraine
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-10
Last date for submission22-09-2027
RIA
Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of consumer electronics
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01
Last date for submission22-09-2027
IA
Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of construction products
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02
Last date for submission22-09-2027
IA
Developing novel recycling technologies for complex plastic materials applying biotech solutions
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-03
Last date for submission22-09-2027
RIA
Improving biomass flows for a sustainable and circular bioeconomy
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-07
Last date for submission22-09-2027
IA
Integrating Remote Sensing and in-situ observations of Biodiversity, towards a fully interoperable observation and data framework
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-01
Last date for submission22-09-2027
RIA
Technical innovation to protect ecosystems and to scale up their restoration
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-03
Last date for submission22-09-2027
IA
African Union – European Union Partnership on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-09
Last date for submission23-09-2027
CSA
Increasing mitigation of GHG emissions and feed efficiency through feed additives
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-02
Last date for submission23-09-2027
IA
Towards commercialization of food systems microbiome solutions
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-07
Last date for submission23-09-2027
IA
AI-powered foodome characterization
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-08
Last date for submission23-09-2027
IA
Enhancing farmer’s profitability and resilience through innovations for diversified crops and value chains
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-05
Last date for submission23-09-2027
IA
Unlocking a safe operating space for Antarctica and the Southern Ocean
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-04
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
Improving understanding of the contribution of the organic farming sector to sustainability
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-04
Last date for submission23-09-2027
CSA
Increasing the resilience of agriculture in water and nutrient-scarce environments through digital innovations
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-01
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
Governance, sustainable development and international politics of a future ice-free Arctic
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-01
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
Carbon farming innovation and scale-up
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-03
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
Strengthening rural communities’ resilience to shocks
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-COMMUNITIES-01
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
Microbiome for terrestrial livestock sustainability and health within a One Health approach
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-03
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
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-02
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
Empowering local urban food systems entrepreneurship and innovation
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-COMMUNITIES-02
Last date for submission23-09-2027
IA
Unleashing the potential of sustainable small-scale aquatic food production and recreational fisheries for prosperous local communities
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-06
Last date for submission23-09-2027
IA