Call for MRV providers to test solutions under the LILAS4SOILS Project
Overview
The LILAS4SOILS project, funded by Horizon Europe, is offering an open call for Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) providers to validate their innovative solutions within designated Living Labs. The project aims to promote carbon farming practices and enhance soil health across six Mediterranean countries: Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and Israel. The call opens on November 24, 2025, and closes on January 24, 2026. The total funding available is €60,000, intended to be distributed among selected providers for testing their technologies from 2026 to 2028.
Eligible applicants include technological small and medium enterprises (SMEs), start-ups, spin-offs, and research teams from accredited institutions. Individual applicants are not eligible, and all entities must be legally registered in countries participating in Horizon Europe. Providers will gain access to a network of 100 farms for real-world testing of their MRV technologies.
Testing technologies should facilitate better measurements of soil carbon sequestration and improve the standardization of MRV activities. Selected technologies might range from in-situ sensors to remote sensing and modeling platforms. The evaluation process consists of an eligibility check, shortlist review, and potential phone interviews for clarification.
The selection criteria emphasize the technical excellence and feasibility of proposed solutions, as well as their potential impact on cost reduction and practical implementation. Applicants are required to submit a comprehensive application along with a detailed testing plan and supporting documents in English. The final results will be announced on March 6, 2026, with successful applicants expected to collaborate closely with project leaders and contribute to protocol development and reporting throughout the testing period.
Eligible applicants include technological small and medium enterprises (SMEs), start-ups, spin-offs, and research teams from accredited institutions. Individual applicants are not eligible, and all entities must be legally registered in countries participating in Horizon Europe. Providers will gain access to a network of 100 farms for real-world testing of their MRV technologies.
Testing technologies should facilitate better measurements of soil carbon sequestration and improve the standardization of MRV activities. Selected technologies might range from in-situ sensors to remote sensing and modeling platforms. The evaluation process consists of an eligibility check, shortlist review, and potential phone interviews for clarification.
The selection criteria emphasize the technical excellence and feasibility of proposed solutions, as well as their potential impact on cost reduction and practical implementation. Applicants are required to submit a comprehensive application along with a detailed testing plan and supporting documents in English. The final results will be announced on March 6, 2026, with successful applicants expected to collaborate closely with project leaders and contribute to protocol development and reporting throughout the testing period.
Detail
The LILAS4SOILS project, funded by Horizon Europe, is offering an open call for MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification) providers to test their innovative solutions and technologies within the project's Living Labs. The project aims to foster carbon farming practices in the Mediterranean and Southern EU to promote healthy soils. EIT Food South is the Coordinator of the project.
The opening date for the call is November 24, 2025, and the deadline for submissions is January 24, 2026, at 23:59 (Brussels time). The expected duration of participation is from 2026 to 2028. The total funding available is 60,000.00 €. The project acronym is LILAS4SOILS, and its full name is Fostering Carbon Farming Practices through LIving LAbS in the Mediterranean and Southern EU for the healthy future of European SOILS. The grant agreement number is 101157414. The relevant topic is HORIZON-MISS-2023-SOIL-01-09 - Carbon farming in living labs.
The LILAS4SOILS project has established 5 Living Labs in 6 countries: Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and Israel. These labs involve 100 farms where Carbon Farming Practices (CFPs) are co-created and implemented. The Living Labs serve as open innovation ecosystems, uniting farmers, researchers, public authorities, the private sector, and civil society to test CFPs in real-world settings. The project aims to measure and quantify changes in CO2 equivalent emissions resulting from the implementation of CFPs, contributing to the establishment of regenerative agriculture as a commercially viable option.
Through this open call, EIT Food intends to select up to 15 innovative MRV solutions and technologies for testing within the LILAS4SOILS project from 2026 to 2028. The project seeks to support the testing and validation of MRV technologies that facilitate sampling and analysis, contributing to the standardization and simplification of MRV activities to measure the impact of CFPs implemented by LILAS4SOILS farmers. The data collected using these novel technologies will be compared with results from conventional sampling processes (measure and remeasure) and process-based modeling conducted under other LILAS4SOILS activities.
The call targets technological small and medium enterprises (SMEs), start-ups, spin-offs, or research teams from research institutions that possess promising new technologies, devices, or tools requiring testing and validation in real-world conditions. Selected providers will gain access to the project’s network of 100 farms within the LILAS4SOILS Living Labs. This access can be in situ or to data, depending on the solution being tested and subject to prior agreement on the testing plan with the farmer. Annex 1 of the full call guidelines provides details on farm locations, agricultural systems, and CFPs.
LILAS4SOILS is particularly interested in MRV technologies that can reduce both sampling costs and the uncertainty of estimates of Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) change. Examples of relevant technologies and applications include:
In-situ estimation of SOC concentration and bulk density with sensors or handheld probes, which allows to increase the number of samples and improve spatial estimates.
Combination of SOC measured with dry combustion and spectroscopy (at the field or laboratory).
Tools using remote sensing (satellite, drone, and airborne systems) and/or proximal sensing (IoT sensors, spectroscopy, electromagnetic methods) at some stage of the MRV process.
Modelling and (online) platforms to apply developed models at specific study areas.
Models or tools to estimate carbon inputs into the soil (e.g., dry biomass from cover crops and crop residues) required for modelling approaches, from a variety of systems (annual crops, perennial crops, agroforestry).
Digital solutions (AI/ML solutions, digital twins, data integration).
Improving sampling design efficiency with the use of remote or proximal sensors.
Applications of other MRV technologies that align with LILAS4SOILS needs and objectives are also welcome, such as N2O measurement combined with SOC, and methods and tools for biomass measurements.
Selected providers are expected to commit to the following responsibilities:
Co-create the testing protocols with LILAS4SOILS Living Lab Leaders and farmers (how, when, where).
Travel to demo-sites as needed.
Share data and collaborate with Living Lab Leaders to analyse the testing results for the purpose of the project.
Attend at least one co-creation workshop (annual event usually planned in February) organised by the Living Lab where the chosen demo-site is located to provide feedback on the test results.
Potentially join capacity building or demonstration activities for farmers (if relevant).
Collaborate in publications of results, whenever possible considering data anonymization requirements and IP considerations.
Provide testing reports after each testing period.
Interested providers should review the full call guidelines available at LILAS4SOILS and submit their applications by January 24, 2026 (23:59 PM CET) via the provided link. Applications should include:
Proof of registration of the company.
Documents demonstrating absence of debt to Finance and Social Security Authorities or equivalent entity in other countries (supporting documents).
Details of the contact person and company’s website (if available).
CV of lead solution developer.
Brief overview of team composition.
Methodological approach and technical specifications of the solution, including a brief summary of results obtained so far.
Testing plan: what to test, in which Living Lab and in which agricultural system (see annex for guidance), including a proposed timeline. Indicate if you are interested in testing your solution in multiple Living Labs.
Impact: Description of how testing within LILAS4SOILS could support further development of the solution, and potential for scalability.
A presentation (pdf or PowerPoint) not exceeding 8 slides, summarizing team composition, methodological approach, technical specifications, testing plan, and impact considerations.
Applications must be complete and submitted in English. Complete applications will be notified of their acceptance. Incomplete applications or applications that do not comply with the selection criteria will be automatically rejected. By applying, providers consent to the application being processed by the LILAS4SOILS Consortium and two independent evaluators. They also confirm their willingness to provide further information or documents confirming the facts presented above as needed. All personal data will be handled in line with the GDPR, and all documents will be treated as confidential.
The selection process consists of three stages:
Eligibility check.
Shortlist of MRV providers based on the application (by February 13, 2026).
Phone interview with shortlisted MRV providers if needed to clarify or collect additional information (by February 27).
The final results of the selection process will be communicated on March 6, 2026. All applications will be evaluated using transparent selection criteria. EIT Food reserves the right to select less than 15 MRV providers and relaunch the call if the present selection process does not yield satisfactory results in terms of quality of the proposals and geographical distribution across Living Labs. Selected providers will be required to sign an agreement with EIT Food, in English, and provide supporting documents as needed before receiving the grant. If selected, providers declare their willingness to act as a contributor to the LILAS4SOILS project based on the conditions described under “Provider’s responsibilities”.
Applications will be evaluated based on the following selection criteria:
Eligibility criteria:
Legal entity registered in a country eligible to receive funding from Horizon Europe. Physical persons or individuals are not eligible for the grant.
Complete application form in English, including all supporting documents (3 files).
Conduct the testing in the LILAS4SOILS Living Labs regions and farms (see Annex 1).
Other selection criteria:
Technical excellence (40%): Soundness of methodology and scientific rigour, team composition, alignment with LILAS4SOILS goals, alignment with most recent guidelines of the EU Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) Regulation.
Technical feasibility (30%): Clear and well-thought-out plan for testing and validation.
Impact (30%): Innovation potential in terms of cost reduction, accuracy (e.g. SOC measurements) and usability (ease of implementation and of use); potential scalability and replicability of the solution.
Each selection criterion will be scored from 1 to 5. The quality threshold for selection is a total weighted score of 3.5. The top highest-scoring applications in each geography will be selected.
In summary, this open call is an opportunity for SMEs, start-ups, spin-offs, and research teams to test and validate their innovative MRV technologies within the LILAS4SOILS project. The project aims to improve carbon farming practices and promote healthy soils in the Mediterranean and Southern EU. Selected providers will gain access to a network of 100 farms, collaborate with Living Lab leaders and farmers, and contribute to the standardization and simplification of MRV activities. The call focuses on technologies that can reduce sampling costs and improve the accuracy of SOC change estimates, with a particular interest in in-situ sensors, spectroscopy, remote sensing, modeling platforms, and digital solutions. The application process involves submitting a comprehensive proposal, including a testing plan and a presentation, by the deadline of January 24, 2026. The selection process includes an eligibility check, shortlisting, and potential phone interviews, with the final results communicated on March 6, 2026.
The opening date for the call is November 24, 2025, and the deadline for submissions is January 24, 2026, at 23:59 (Brussels time). The expected duration of participation is from 2026 to 2028. The total funding available is 60,000.00 €. The project acronym is LILAS4SOILS, and its full name is Fostering Carbon Farming Practices through LIving LAbS in the Mediterranean and Southern EU for the healthy future of European SOILS. The grant agreement number is 101157414. The relevant topic is HORIZON-MISS-2023-SOIL-01-09 - Carbon farming in living labs.
The LILAS4SOILS project has established 5 Living Labs in 6 countries: Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and Israel. These labs involve 100 farms where Carbon Farming Practices (CFPs) are co-created and implemented. The Living Labs serve as open innovation ecosystems, uniting farmers, researchers, public authorities, the private sector, and civil society to test CFPs in real-world settings. The project aims to measure and quantify changes in CO2 equivalent emissions resulting from the implementation of CFPs, contributing to the establishment of regenerative agriculture as a commercially viable option.
Through this open call, EIT Food intends to select up to 15 innovative MRV solutions and technologies for testing within the LILAS4SOILS project from 2026 to 2028. The project seeks to support the testing and validation of MRV technologies that facilitate sampling and analysis, contributing to the standardization and simplification of MRV activities to measure the impact of CFPs implemented by LILAS4SOILS farmers. The data collected using these novel technologies will be compared with results from conventional sampling processes (measure and remeasure) and process-based modeling conducted under other LILAS4SOILS activities.
The call targets technological small and medium enterprises (SMEs), start-ups, spin-offs, or research teams from research institutions that possess promising new technologies, devices, or tools requiring testing and validation in real-world conditions. Selected providers will gain access to the project’s network of 100 farms within the LILAS4SOILS Living Labs. This access can be in situ or to data, depending on the solution being tested and subject to prior agreement on the testing plan with the farmer. Annex 1 of the full call guidelines provides details on farm locations, agricultural systems, and CFPs.
LILAS4SOILS is particularly interested in MRV technologies that can reduce both sampling costs and the uncertainty of estimates of Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) change. Examples of relevant technologies and applications include:
In-situ estimation of SOC concentration and bulk density with sensors or handheld probes, which allows to increase the number of samples and improve spatial estimates.
Combination of SOC measured with dry combustion and spectroscopy (at the field or laboratory).
Tools using remote sensing (satellite, drone, and airborne systems) and/or proximal sensing (IoT sensors, spectroscopy, electromagnetic methods) at some stage of the MRV process.
Modelling and (online) platforms to apply developed models at specific study areas.
Models or tools to estimate carbon inputs into the soil (e.g., dry biomass from cover crops and crop residues) required for modelling approaches, from a variety of systems (annual crops, perennial crops, agroforestry).
Digital solutions (AI/ML solutions, digital twins, data integration).
Improving sampling design efficiency with the use of remote or proximal sensors.
Applications of other MRV technologies that align with LILAS4SOILS needs and objectives are also welcome, such as N2O measurement combined with SOC, and methods and tools for biomass measurements.
Selected providers are expected to commit to the following responsibilities:
Co-create the testing protocols with LILAS4SOILS Living Lab Leaders and farmers (how, when, where).
Travel to demo-sites as needed.
Share data and collaborate with Living Lab Leaders to analyse the testing results for the purpose of the project.
Attend at least one co-creation workshop (annual event usually planned in February) organised by the Living Lab where the chosen demo-site is located to provide feedback on the test results.
Potentially join capacity building or demonstration activities for farmers (if relevant).
Collaborate in publications of results, whenever possible considering data anonymization requirements and IP considerations.
Provide testing reports after each testing period.
Interested providers should review the full call guidelines available at LILAS4SOILS and submit their applications by January 24, 2026 (23:59 PM CET) via the provided link. Applications should include:
Proof of registration of the company.
Documents demonstrating absence of debt to Finance and Social Security Authorities or equivalent entity in other countries (supporting documents).
Details of the contact person and company’s website (if available).
CV of lead solution developer.
Brief overview of team composition.
Methodological approach and technical specifications of the solution, including a brief summary of results obtained so far.
Testing plan: what to test, in which Living Lab and in which agricultural system (see annex for guidance), including a proposed timeline. Indicate if you are interested in testing your solution in multiple Living Labs.
Impact: Description of how testing within LILAS4SOILS could support further development of the solution, and potential for scalability.
A presentation (pdf or PowerPoint) not exceeding 8 slides, summarizing team composition, methodological approach, technical specifications, testing plan, and impact considerations.
Applications must be complete and submitted in English. Complete applications will be notified of their acceptance. Incomplete applications or applications that do not comply with the selection criteria will be automatically rejected. By applying, providers consent to the application being processed by the LILAS4SOILS Consortium and two independent evaluators. They also confirm their willingness to provide further information or documents confirming the facts presented above as needed. All personal data will be handled in line with the GDPR, and all documents will be treated as confidential.
The selection process consists of three stages:
Eligibility check.
Shortlist of MRV providers based on the application (by February 13, 2026).
Phone interview with shortlisted MRV providers if needed to clarify or collect additional information (by February 27).
The final results of the selection process will be communicated on March 6, 2026. All applications will be evaluated using transparent selection criteria. EIT Food reserves the right to select less than 15 MRV providers and relaunch the call if the present selection process does not yield satisfactory results in terms of quality of the proposals and geographical distribution across Living Labs. Selected providers will be required to sign an agreement with EIT Food, in English, and provide supporting documents as needed before receiving the grant. If selected, providers declare their willingness to act as a contributor to the LILAS4SOILS project based on the conditions described under “Provider’s responsibilities”.
Applications will be evaluated based on the following selection criteria:
Eligibility criteria:
Legal entity registered in a country eligible to receive funding from Horizon Europe. Physical persons or individuals are not eligible for the grant.
Complete application form in English, including all supporting documents (3 files).
Conduct the testing in the LILAS4SOILS Living Labs regions and farms (see Annex 1).
Other selection criteria:
Technical excellence (40%): Soundness of methodology and scientific rigour, team composition, alignment with LILAS4SOILS goals, alignment with most recent guidelines of the EU Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) Regulation.
Technical feasibility (30%): Clear and well-thought-out plan for testing and validation.
Impact (30%): Innovation potential in terms of cost reduction, accuracy (e.g. SOC measurements) and usability (ease of implementation and of use); potential scalability and replicability of the solution.
Each selection criterion will be scored from 1 to 5. The quality threshold for selection is a total weighted score of 3.5. The top highest-scoring applications in each geography will be selected.
In summary, this open call is an opportunity for SMEs, start-ups, spin-offs, and research teams to test and validate their innovative MRV technologies within the LILAS4SOILS project. The project aims to improve carbon farming practices and promote healthy soils in the Mediterranean and Southern EU. Selected providers will gain access to a network of 100 farms, collaborate with Living Lab leaders and farmers, and contribute to the standardization and simplification of MRV activities. The call focuses on technologies that can reduce sampling costs and improve the accuracy of SOC change estimates, with a particular interest in in-situ sensors, spectroscopy, remote sensing, modeling platforms, and digital solutions. The application process involves submitting a comprehensive proposal, including a testing plan and a presentation, by the deadline of January 24, 2026. The selection process includes an eligibility check, shortlisting, and potential phone interviews, with the final results communicated on March 6, 2026.
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Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are technological small and medium enterprises (SMEs), start-ups, spin-offs, or research teams from research institutions. Physical persons or individuals are not eligible. Applicants must be legal entities registered in a country eligible to receive funding from Horizon Europe.
Funding Type: The funding type is a grant, as indicated by the requirement for selected providers to sign an agreement with EIT Food before receiving the grant. This is also indicated by the term "cascade funding".
Consortium Requirement: The opportunity appears to be open to single applicants, as it focuses on individual providers of MRV solutions. There is no explicit mention of a consortium requirement.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): Applicants must be legal entities registered in a country eligible to receive funding from Horizon Europe. The testing must be conducted in the LILAS4SOILS Living Labs regions and farms, which are located in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and Israel. Therefore, the geographic eligibility extends to countries eligible for Horizon Europe funding, with a focus on those involved in the LILAS4SOILS project.
Target Sector: The target sector is agriculture, specifically focusing on carbon farming practices and Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) technologies for soil carbon sequestration. It also touches on environmental monitoring, digital solutions, and remote sensing technologies applied to agriculture.
Mentioned Countries: Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, Israel.
Project Stage: The project stage is validation and demonstration. The call aims to test and validate innovative MRV solutions and technologies in real-world conditions on farms. The selected providers will have access to the project’s network of 100 farms for testing.
Funding Amount: The total funding available is 60,000 EUR. The document does not specify how this amount will be distributed among the selected providers (up to 15). Therefore, the funding amount per provider is variable, but it will be a portion of the 60,000 EUR total.
Application Type: The application type is an open call. Interested providers are invited to submit their applications via the provided link.
Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive money in the form of a grant. They will also receive non-monetary services, including access to the LILAS4SOILS project's network of 100 farms, collaboration opportunities with Living Lab Leaders and farmers, and potential participation in co-creation workshops and capacity-building activities.
Application Stages: The application process consists of three stages: Eligibility check, Shortlist of MRV providers based on the application, and Phone interview with shortlisted MRV providers.
Success Rates: EIT Food reserves the right to select less than 15 MRV providers and relaunch the call if the present selection process does not yield satisfactory results. This suggests that the success rate could be variable depending on the quality of proposals and geographical distribution. It is difficult to estimate the success rate, but it is likely to be below 40% given that up to 15 providers will be selected from an unknown number of applicants.
Co-funding Requirement: The document does not explicitly state whether co-funding is required.
Summary:
This open call, part of the Horizon Europe-funded LILAS4SOILS project, seeks to identify and support up to 15 innovative Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) technology providers. The goal is to test and validate their solutions within the project's network of 100 farms across six countries: Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and Israel. The LILAS4SOILS project aims to foster carbon farming practices and establish regenerative agriculture as a commercially viable option by quantifying changes in CO2 emissions.
Eligible applicants include technological SMEs, start-ups, spin-offs, and research teams from research institutions with promising MRV technologies. The selected providers will receive a portion of the 60,000 EUR total funding and access to the LILAS4SOILS Living Labs for testing their solutions. The MRV technologies should facilitate sampling and analysis, contribute to the standardization of MRV activities, and measure the impact of Carbon Farming Practices (CFPs).
The application process involves submitting a complete application in English, including proof of registration, financial documents, CV of the lead developer, and a presentation outlining the team, methodology, technical specifications, testing plan, and impact considerations. The selection process consists of an eligibility check, shortlisting, and a potential phone interview. The evaluation criteria include technical excellence, feasibility, and impact.
Selected providers are expected to co-create testing protocols, share data, collaborate with Living Lab Leaders, attend workshops, and provide testing reports. The call focuses on MRV technologies that can reduce sampling costs and uncertainty in estimating Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) change. Examples of technologies include in-situ sensors, spectroscopy, remote sensing, modelling platforms, and digital solutions. The project provides a valuable opportunity for MRV technology providers to validate their solutions in real-world agricultural settings and contribute to the advancement of carbon farming practices.
Funding Type: The funding type is a grant, as indicated by the requirement for selected providers to sign an agreement with EIT Food before receiving the grant. This is also indicated by the term "cascade funding".
Consortium Requirement: The opportunity appears to be open to single applicants, as it focuses on individual providers of MRV solutions. There is no explicit mention of a consortium requirement.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): Applicants must be legal entities registered in a country eligible to receive funding from Horizon Europe. The testing must be conducted in the LILAS4SOILS Living Labs regions and farms, which are located in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and Israel. Therefore, the geographic eligibility extends to countries eligible for Horizon Europe funding, with a focus on those involved in the LILAS4SOILS project.
Target Sector: The target sector is agriculture, specifically focusing on carbon farming practices and Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) technologies for soil carbon sequestration. It also touches on environmental monitoring, digital solutions, and remote sensing technologies applied to agriculture.
Mentioned Countries: Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, Israel.
Project Stage: The project stage is validation and demonstration. The call aims to test and validate innovative MRV solutions and technologies in real-world conditions on farms. The selected providers will have access to the project’s network of 100 farms for testing.
Funding Amount: The total funding available is 60,000 EUR. The document does not specify how this amount will be distributed among the selected providers (up to 15). Therefore, the funding amount per provider is variable, but it will be a portion of the 60,000 EUR total.
Application Type: The application type is an open call. Interested providers are invited to submit their applications via the provided link.
Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive money in the form of a grant. They will also receive non-monetary services, including access to the LILAS4SOILS project's network of 100 farms, collaboration opportunities with Living Lab Leaders and farmers, and potential participation in co-creation workshops and capacity-building activities.
Application Stages: The application process consists of three stages: Eligibility check, Shortlist of MRV providers based on the application, and Phone interview with shortlisted MRV providers.
Success Rates: EIT Food reserves the right to select less than 15 MRV providers and relaunch the call if the present selection process does not yield satisfactory results. This suggests that the success rate could be variable depending on the quality of proposals and geographical distribution. It is difficult to estimate the success rate, but it is likely to be below 40% given that up to 15 providers will be selected from an unknown number of applicants.
Co-funding Requirement: The document does not explicitly state whether co-funding is required.
Summary:
This open call, part of the Horizon Europe-funded LILAS4SOILS project, seeks to identify and support up to 15 innovative Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) technology providers. The goal is to test and validate their solutions within the project's network of 100 farms across six countries: Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and Israel. The LILAS4SOILS project aims to foster carbon farming practices and establish regenerative agriculture as a commercially viable option by quantifying changes in CO2 emissions.
Eligible applicants include technological SMEs, start-ups, spin-offs, and research teams from research institutions with promising MRV technologies. The selected providers will receive a portion of the 60,000 EUR total funding and access to the LILAS4SOILS Living Labs for testing their solutions. The MRV technologies should facilitate sampling and analysis, contribute to the standardization of MRV activities, and measure the impact of Carbon Farming Practices (CFPs).
The application process involves submitting a complete application in English, including proof of registration, financial documents, CV of the lead developer, and a presentation outlining the team, methodology, technical specifications, testing plan, and impact considerations. The selection process consists of an eligibility check, shortlisting, and a potential phone interview. The evaluation criteria include technical excellence, feasibility, and impact.
Selected providers are expected to co-create testing protocols, share data, collaborate with Living Lab Leaders, attend workshops, and provide testing reports. The call focuses on MRV technologies that can reduce sampling costs and uncertainty in estimating Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) change. Examples of technologies include in-situ sensors, spectroscopy, remote sensing, modelling platforms, and digital solutions. The project provides a valuable opportunity for MRV technology providers to validate their solutions in real-world agricultural settings and contribute to the advancement of carbon farming practices.
Short Summary
Impact The funding aims to support the testing and validation of innovative Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) technologies for carbon farming practices to improve soil health and contribute to climate change mitigation. | Impact | The funding aims to support the testing and validation of innovative Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) technologies for carbon farming practices to improve soil health and contribute to climate change mitigation. |
Applicant Applicants should possess expertise in technology development, particularly in MRV solutions, and have the capability to conduct real-world testing and validation of their technologies. | Applicant | Applicants should possess expertise in technology development, particularly in MRV solutions, and have the capability to conduct real-world testing and validation of their technologies. |
Developments The funding will be directed towards projects focused on agriculture, specifically carbon farming, soil health, and the development of MRV technologies. | Developments | The funding will be directed towards projects focused on agriculture, specifically carbon farming, soil health, and the development of MRV technologies. |
Applicant Type This funding is designed for technological small and medium enterprises (SMEs), start-ups, spin-offs, and research teams from research institutions. | Applicant Type | This funding is designed for technological small and medium enterprises (SMEs), start-ups, spin-offs, and research teams from research institutions. |
Consortium This funding is intended for individual applicants rather than consortia, allowing single entities to apply independently. | Consortium | This funding is intended for individual applicants rather than consortia, allowing single entities to apply independently. |
Funding Amount The total funding available for this call is €60,000, which will be distributed among selected providers, with an average allocation of approximately €4,000 per provider. | Funding Amount | The total funding available for this call is €60,000, which will be distributed among selected providers, with an average allocation of approximately €4,000 per provider. |
Countries The relevant countries for this funding are Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and Israel, where the Living Labs for testing will be located. | Countries | The relevant countries for this funding are Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and Israel, where the Living Labs for testing will be located. |
Industry This funding targets the agriculture sector, specifically focusing on carbon farming practices and environmental sustainability. | Industry | This funding targets the agriculture sector, specifically focusing on carbon farming practices and environmental sustainability. |
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