Living Labs for co-creating solutions to reduce eutrophication from agriculture
Overview
The Horizon Europe call for proposals, titled "Living Labs for Co-Creating Solutions to Reduce Eutrophication from Agriculture," focuses on establishing living labs to tackle agricultural eutrophication, a significant environmental issue in Europe. This Research and Innovation Action falls under the Mission Soil initiative, aiming to develop at least 100 living labs and lighthouses by 2030. The call opens on February 4, 2027, with the first stage deadline on April 8, 2027, and the second on September 14, 2027.
An estimated total budget of €24 million is allocated to fund around two projects, with each receiving €12 million. The expected applicants for this grant include a diverse consortium comprising researchers, landowners, industry representatives, public administrators, and civil society groups, all required to collaborate across at least three different Member States or Associated Countries.
The main goal is to establish long-term collaborative platforms for practical engagement and participatory research aimed at reducing nutrient runoff into freshwater bodies. Successful projects will implement demonstration and validation stages, focusing on locally adapted solutions that improve soil health and enhance agricultural resilience.
Each living lab will operate on a multi-actor approach, facilitating the co-design and implementation of sustainable practices tailored to local contexts. Proposals should identify and address specific eutrophication challenges in small river catchments.
Funding supports various project costs, including personnel, equipment, and activities fostering third-party involvement, essential for engaging smaller stakeholders. Co-funding strategies for long-term sustainability beyond the initial grant funding are required, promoting a mix of public and private funding initiatives.
The initiative emphasizes enhancing coordinated monitoring systems for soil health and promoting practical tools for land managers, ensuring effective policies are informed to tackle eutrophication. A collaborative effort with relevant European initiatives and infrastructures is encouraged, aiming to ensure the longevity and sustainability of project outcomes through shared knowledge and resources.
Overall, this opportunity represents a concerted effort towards systemic transformation in agricultural practices and soil management within Europe, emphasizing environmental sustainability and collaborative innovation for a healthier ecosystem.
An estimated total budget of €24 million is allocated to fund around two projects, with each receiving €12 million. The expected applicants for this grant include a diverse consortium comprising researchers, landowners, industry representatives, public administrators, and civil society groups, all required to collaborate across at least three different Member States or Associated Countries.
The main goal is to establish long-term collaborative platforms for practical engagement and participatory research aimed at reducing nutrient runoff into freshwater bodies. Successful projects will implement demonstration and validation stages, focusing on locally adapted solutions that improve soil health and enhance agricultural resilience.
Each living lab will operate on a multi-actor approach, facilitating the co-design and implementation of sustainable practices tailored to local contexts. Proposals should identify and address specific eutrophication challenges in small river catchments.
Funding supports various project costs, including personnel, equipment, and activities fostering third-party involvement, essential for engaging smaller stakeholders. Co-funding strategies for long-term sustainability beyond the initial grant funding are required, promoting a mix of public and private funding initiatives.
The initiative emphasizes enhancing coordinated monitoring systems for soil health and promoting practical tools for land managers, ensuring effective policies are informed to tackle eutrophication. A collaborative effort with relevant European initiatives and infrastructures is encouraged, aiming to ensure the longevity and sustainability of project outcomes through shared knowledge and resources.
Overall, this opportunity represents a concerted effort towards systemic transformation in agricultural practices and soil management within Europe, emphasizing environmental sustainability and collaborative innovation for a healthier ecosystem.
Detail
This is a Horizon Europe call for proposals under the program Supporting the implementation of the Soil Deal for Europe Mission, specifically targeting Living Labs for co-creating solutions to reduce eutrophication from agriculture. The call is structured as a two-stage HORIZON Research and Innovation Action (RIA). The planned opening date is 04 February 2027, with deadlines for submissions on 08 April 2027 and 14 September 2027.
The primary goal of this call is to support the Mission Soil's objective of establishing 100 living labs and lighthouses by 2030 to promote healthy soils. Projects should align with the Common Agricultural Policy and the European Green Deal, including strategies and directives related to biodiversity, soil, water, nitrates, and zero pollution, as well as the Sustainable Development Goals.
Expected outcomes of funded projects include: Enhanced capacities for participatory, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary research and innovation to co-create and co-implement economically viable soil health solutions that reduce eutrophication from agriculture and improve water quality; Improved soil health monitoring and increased availability of high-quality, standardized soil data at local and regional levels; Increased availability of practice-oriented knowledge and tools for land managers and land users, leading to better adoption of effective soil health solutions to reduce eutrophication in diverse contexts; Policymakers are more aware of risks associated with eutrophication and local needs regarding soil health, including its drivers, and can use this knowledge to design and implement more effective policies to reduce eutrophication and enhancing soil health while considering the economic sustainability of solutions.
The scope of the call focuses on addressing eutrophication, a critical environmental issue affecting water bodies due to nutrient dynamics in soils and diffuse source contributions. Soil management practices, particularly in agricultural soils, can lead to excessive accumulation of nitrogen and phosphorus, resulting in runoff or leaching into water bodies. Restoring soil health is seen as a crucial opportunity for nutrient interception and reducing downstream aquatic impacts.
Projects should deploy living labs to expand the existing network and establish 100 living labs and lighthouses by 2030. Soil health living labs are defined as long-term collaborations between multiple actors addressing soil health challenges in real-life sites at local or regional levels, typically involving 10 to 20 sites per lab. These labs can address soil health challenges across different land uses, including agricultural, forest, and (semi-)natural areas. Sites should be located in nitrate vulnerable zones or justified by eutrophication challenges based on national, regional, or local data. Sites demonstrating exemplary soil health improvement can be designated as lighthouses. Projects are expected to initiate or build upon existing participatory processes.
Proposals should support the establishment of four to five living labs working on soil health aspects affecting eutrophication in freshwater bodies. These labs must be located in at least three different Member States and/or Associated Countries, each focusing on a specific small river catchment and identifying up- and downstream eutrophication challenges. Proposals should explain the cooperation mechanisms within and across the living labs and how the work contributes to the Mission’s specific objectives. An interdisciplinary, participatory, and multi-actor approach is required to co-design, co-develop, and co-implement locally adapted solutions to reduce eutrophication. Solutions should be adapted to diverse environmental, socio-economic, and cultural contexts, considering the impact of climate change on nutrient exports. Each living lab should establish a baseline of soil and water conditions to co-assess changes over time, monitoring improvements in soil health, ecosystem services, and reductions in eutrophication levels. The set of soil health indicators/descriptors presented in the proposal for a Directive on Soil Monitoring and Resilience should be used as a basis, complemented by additional indicators tailored to eutrophication and local/regional factors. Technical, social, economic, cultural, and environmental viability of proposed solutions, as well as their potential scalability and transferability, should be assessed, including insights from social sciences, humanities, and the arts (SSHA). High-performing sites should be identified for conversion into lighthouses, engaging with SOILL to assess their growth and support a formal labelling process. Strategies for long-term sustainability of living labs beyond Horizon Europe funding should be proposed, including business models and actions involving public/private funding, financial instruments, cooperation with local authorities, and engagement of social economy entities, SMEs, and investors.
The multi-actor approach is mandatory, involving researchers, landowners, industry representatives, public administrators, and civil society representatives. Applicants are reminded of the different types of participation possible under Horizon Europe, including beneficiaries, associated partners, third parties giving in-kind contributions, subcontractors, and recipients of financial support to third parties (FSTP). FSTP can be provided to facilitate active involvement of small actors, with a maximum amount of EUR 60,000 per third party. Collaboration with SOILL is required, and proposals should build on existing knowledge and solutions, engaging in relevant Mission Soil clustering activities. Cooperation with European research infrastructures (ESFRI), the Horizon Europe Partnerships on Agroecology and on Sustainable Food Systems, and relevant local networks is encouraged. Proposals should demonstrate a route towards open access, longevity, sustainability, and interoperability of knowledge and outputs through collaboration with the European Union Soil Observatory (EUSO) and the project SoilWise, ensuring FAIR data principles.
The general conditions for admissibility, eligible countries, financial and operational capacity, exclusion, evaluation and award criteria, submission and evaluation processes, indicative timeline, and legal and financial setup are described in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.
Application form templates and evaluation form templates are available in the Submission System. Additional guidance and model grant agreements are also provided.
The total budget for this call in 2027 is allocated across six topics:
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-01-two-stage: EUR 24,000,000 (around 2 grants)
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-02-two-stage: EUR 24,000,000 (around 2 grants)
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-03-two-stage: EUR 16,000,000 (around 2 grants)
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-04-two-stage: EUR 11,000,000 (around 2 grants)
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-05-two-stage: EUR 12,800,000 (around 2 grants)
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-06-two-stage: EUR 7,000,000 (around 1 grant)
The call aims to foster collaborative research and innovation to address soil health and reduce eutrophication, aligning with the broader goals of the Mission Soil, the European Green Deal, and the Sustainable Development Goals. It emphasizes the importance of multi-actor involvement, practical solutions, and long-term sustainability in achieving its objectives.
In summary, this Horizon Europe call seeks to fund projects that establish and support living labs across Europe to develop and implement solutions for reducing eutrophication from agricultural practices. It emphasizes a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach, involving researchers, farmers, policymakers, and other stakeholders, to create sustainable and economically viable solutions for improving soil health and water quality. The projects are expected to contribute to the broader goals of the Mission Soil and the European Green Deal, fostering a transition towards healthier soils and reduced environmental impact from agriculture.
The primary goal of this call is to support the Mission Soil's objective of establishing 100 living labs and lighthouses by 2030 to promote healthy soils. Projects should align with the Common Agricultural Policy and the European Green Deal, including strategies and directives related to biodiversity, soil, water, nitrates, and zero pollution, as well as the Sustainable Development Goals.
Expected outcomes of funded projects include: Enhanced capacities for participatory, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary research and innovation to co-create and co-implement economically viable soil health solutions that reduce eutrophication from agriculture and improve water quality; Improved soil health monitoring and increased availability of high-quality, standardized soil data at local and regional levels; Increased availability of practice-oriented knowledge and tools for land managers and land users, leading to better adoption of effective soil health solutions to reduce eutrophication in diverse contexts; Policymakers are more aware of risks associated with eutrophication and local needs regarding soil health, including its drivers, and can use this knowledge to design and implement more effective policies to reduce eutrophication and enhancing soil health while considering the economic sustainability of solutions.
The scope of the call focuses on addressing eutrophication, a critical environmental issue affecting water bodies due to nutrient dynamics in soils and diffuse source contributions. Soil management practices, particularly in agricultural soils, can lead to excessive accumulation of nitrogen and phosphorus, resulting in runoff or leaching into water bodies. Restoring soil health is seen as a crucial opportunity for nutrient interception and reducing downstream aquatic impacts.
Projects should deploy living labs to expand the existing network and establish 100 living labs and lighthouses by 2030. Soil health living labs are defined as long-term collaborations between multiple actors addressing soil health challenges in real-life sites at local or regional levels, typically involving 10 to 20 sites per lab. These labs can address soil health challenges across different land uses, including agricultural, forest, and (semi-)natural areas. Sites should be located in nitrate vulnerable zones or justified by eutrophication challenges based on national, regional, or local data. Sites demonstrating exemplary soil health improvement can be designated as lighthouses. Projects are expected to initiate or build upon existing participatory processes.
Proposals should support the establishment of four to five living labs working on soil health aspects affecting eutrophication in freshwater bodies. These labs must be located in at least three different Member States and/or Associated Countries, each focusing on a specific small river catchment and identifying up- and downstream eutrophication challenges. Proposals should explain the cooperation mechanisms within and across the living labs and how the work contributes to the Mission’s specific objectives. An interdisciplinary, participatory, and multi-actor approach is required to co-design, co-develop, and co-implement locally adapted solutions to reduce eutrophication. Solutions should be adapted to diverse environmental, socio-economic, and cultural contexts, considering the impact of climate change on nutrient exports. Each living lab should establish a baseline of soil and water conditions to co-assess changes over time, monitoring improvements in soil health, ecosystem services, and reductions in eutrophication levels. The set of soil health indicators/descriptors presented in the proposal for a Directive on Soil Monitoring and Resilience should be used as a basis, complemented by additional indicators tailored to eutrophication and local/regional factors. Technical, social, economic, cultural, and environmental viability of proposed solutions, as well as their potential scalability and transferability, should be assessed, including insights from social sciences, humanities, and the arts (SSHA). High-performing sites should be identified for conversion into lighthouses, engaging with SOILL to assess their growth and support a formal labelling process. Strategies for long-term sustainability of living labs beyond Horizon Europe funding should be proposed, including business models and actions involving public/private funding, financial instruments, cooperation with local authorities, and engagement of social economy entities, SMEs, and investors.
The multi-actor approach is mandatory, involving researchers, landowners, industry representatives, public administrators, and civil society representatives. Applicants are reminded of the different types of participation possible under Horizon Europe, including beneficiaries, associated partners, third parties giving in-kind contributions, subcontractors, and recipients of financial support to third parties (FSTP). FSTP can be provided to facilitate active involvement of small actors, with a maximum amount of EUR 60,000 per third party. Collaboration with SOILL is required, and proposals should build on existing knowledge and solutions, engaging in relevant Mission Soil clustering activities. Cooperation with European research infrastructures (ESFRI), the Horizon Europe Partnerships on Agroecology and on Sustainable Food Systems, and relevant local networks is encouraged. Proposals should demonstrate a route towards open access, longevity, sustainability, and interoperability of knowledge and outputs through collaboration with the European Union Soil Observatory (EUSO) and the project SoilWise, ensuring FAIR data principles.
The general conditions for admissibility, eligible countries, financial and operational capacity, exclusion, evaluation and award criteria, submission and evaluation processes, indicative timeline, and legal and financial setup are described in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.
Application form templates and evaluation form templates are available in the Submission System. Additional guidance and model grant agreements are also provided.
The total budget for this call in 2027 is allocated across six topics:
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-01-two-stage: EUR 24,000,000 (around 2 grants)
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-02-two-stage: EUR 24,000,000 (around 2 grants)
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-03-two-stage: EUR 16,000,000 (around 2 grants)
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-04-two-stage: EUR 11,000,000 (around 2 grants)
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-05-two-stage: EUR 12,800,000 (around 2 grants)
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-06-two-stage: EUR 7,000,000 (around 1 grant)
The call aims to foster collaborative research and innovation to address soil health and reduce eutrophication, aligning with the broader goals of the Mission Soil, the European Green Deal, and the Sustainable Development Goals. It emphasizes the importance of multi-actor involvement, practical solutions, and long-term sustainability in achieving its objectives.
In summary, this Horizon Europe call seeks to fund projects that establish and support living labs across Europe to develop and implement solutions for reducing eutrophication from agricultural practices. It emphasizes a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach, involving researchers, farmers, policymakers, and other stakeholders, to create sustainable and economically viable solutions for improving soil health and water quality. The projects are expected to contribute to the broader goals of the Mission Soil and the European Green Deal, fostering a transition towards healthier soils and reduced environmental impact from agriculture.
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Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are broad and encompass a multi-actor approach, including researchers, landowners or land managers, industry representatives (e.g., SMEs), public administrators, and civil society representatives (e.g., consumers, local residents, environmental NGOs, youth organisations). The call encourages the involvement of various types of actors in the living labs, including beneficiaries, affiliated entities, associated partners, third parties giving in-kind contributions, subcontractors, and recipients of financial support to third parties.
Funding Type: The primary financial mechanism is a grant, specifically a HORIZON Research and Innovation Action (HORIZON-RIA) or HORIZON Innovation Action (HORIZON-IA) under the Horizon Europe program. Financial support to third parties (FSTP) can be provided through grants.
Consortium Requirement: The opportunity requires a consortium of multiple applicants, as it emphasizes the multi-actor approach and the establishment of living labs involving various stakeholders. The living labs must be located in at least three different Member States and/or Associated Countries.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility includes EU Member States and/or Associated Countries. A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects.
Target Sector: The program targets the following sectors: agriculture, environment, climate, research, innovation, soil health, water management, and rural development. It focuses on addressing eutrophication, improving soil health, and promoting sustainable land management practices.
Mentioned Countries: The opportunity explicitly mentions EU Member States and Associated Countries as eligible regions.
Project Stage: The expected maturity of the project is at the development and demonstration stages, focusing on establishing and implementing living labs to test and validate soil health solutions in real-life settings. The projects are expected to build on existing knowledge and solutions.
Funding Amount: The funding amounts vary depending on the specific topic within the call, ranging from EUR 7,000,000 to EUR 24,000,000. The indicative number of grants per topic also varies, generally between 1 and 2.
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-01-two-stage - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions 24 000 000 Two-stage2027-02-04 2027-04-08 2027-09-14 around 120000002
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-02-two-stage - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions 24 000 000 Two-stage2027-02-04 2027-04-08 2027-09-14 around 120000002
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-03-two-stage - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions 16 000 000 Two-stage2027-02-04 2027-04-08 2027-09-14 around 80000002
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-04-two-stage - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions 11 000 000 Two-stage2027-02-04 2027-04-08 2027-09-14 around 55000002
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-05-two-stage - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions 12 800 000 Two-stage2027-02-04 2027-04-08 2027-09-14 around 64000002
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-06-two-stage - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions 7 000 000 Two-stage2027-02-04 2027-04-08 2027-09-14 around 70000001
Application Type: The application type is an open call with a two-stage submission process. The planned opening date for submissions is 04 February 2027, with deadlines for the first stage on 08 April 2027 and for the second stage on 14 September 2027.
Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in the form of grants to support their projects. Additionally, financial support to third parties (FSTP) is available to facilitate the active involvement of smaller actors.
Application Stages: The application process involves two stages.
Success Rates: The success rates can be inferred from the indicative number of grants mentioned for each topic, but the exact success rate is not explicitly stated.
Co-funding Requirement: While not explicitly stated, the call encourages strategies for the long-term sustainability of the established living labs beyond Horizon Europe funding, suggesting that co-funding or a mix of public and private funding schemes may be necessary for the sustainability of the projects.
Summary: This Horizon Europe call, part of the Mission Soil initiative, aims to establish and support living labs for co-creating solutions to reduce eutrophication from agriculture and improve soil health. The call encourages a multi-actor approach, bringing together researchers, landowners, industry representatives, public administrators, and civil society. Projects should establish living labs in at least three different EU Member States and/or Associated Countries, focusing on specific small river catchments. The goal is to develop and implement locally adapted solutions, monitor soil health improvements, and promote the long-term sustainability of the living labs through various funding schemes and business models. The call provides grants ranging from EUR 7,000,000 to EUR 24,000,000 and follows a two-stage submission process. The initiative seeks to enhance capacities for participatory research and innovation, improve soil health monitoring, and inform policy makers about effective strategies for reducing eutrophication while ensuring the economic viability of the proposed solutions.
Funding Type: The primary financial mechanism is a grant, specifically a HORIZON Research and Innovation Action (HORIZON-RIA) or HORIZON Innovation Action (HORIZON-IA) under the Horizon Europe program. Financial support to third parties (FSTP) can be provided through grants.
Consortium Requirement: The opportunity requires a consortium of multiple applicants, as it emphasizes the multi-actor approach and the establishment of living labs involving various stakeholders. The living labs must be located in at least three different Member States and/or Associated Countries.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility includes EU Member States and/or Associated Countries. A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects.
Target Sector: The program targets the following sectors: agriculture, environment, climate, research, innovation, soil health, water management, and rural development. It focuses on addressing eutrophication, improving soil health, and promoting sustainable land management practices.
Mentioned Countries: The opportunity explicitly mentions EU Member States and Associated Countries as eligible regions.
Project Stage: The expected maturity of the project is at the development and demonstration stages, focusing on establishing and implementing living labs to test and validate soil health solutions in real-life settings. The projects are expected to build on existing knowledge and solutions.
Funding Amount: The funding amounts vary depending on the specific topic within the call, ranging from EUR 7,000,000 to EUR 24,000,000. The indicative number of grants per topic also varies, generally between 1 and 2.
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-01-two-stage - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions 24 000 000 Two-stage2027-02-04 2027-04-08 2027-09-14 around 120000002
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-02-two-stage - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions 24 000 000 Two-stage2027-02-04 2027-04-08 2027-09-14 around 120000002
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-03-two-stage - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions 16 000 000 Two-stage2027-02-04 2027-04-08 2027-09-14 around 80000002
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-04-two-stage - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions 11 000 000 Two-stage2027-02-04 2027-04-08 2027-09-14 around 55000002
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-05-two-stage - HORIZON-IA HORIZON Innovation Actions 12 800 000 Two-stage2027-02-04 2027-04-08 2027-09-14 around 64000002
HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-06-two-stage - HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions 7 000 000 Two-stage2027-02-04 2027-04-08 2027-09-14 around 70000001
Application Type: The application type is an open call with a two-stage submission process. The planned opening date for submissions is 04 February 2027, with deadlines for the first stage on 08 April 2027 and for the second stage on 14 September 2027.
Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in the form of grants to support their projects. Additionally, financial support to third parties (FSTP) is available to facilitate the active involvement of smaller actors.
Application Stages: The application process involves two stages.
Success Rates: The success rates can be inferred from the indicative number of grants mentioned for each topic, but the exact success rate is not explicitly stated.
Co-funding Requirement: While not explicitly stated, the call encourages strategies for the long-term sustainability of the established living labs beyond Horizon Europe funding, suggesting that co-funding or a mix of public and private funding schemes may be necessary for the sustainability of the projects.
Summary: This Horizon Europe call, part of the Mission Soil initiative, aims to establish and support living labs for co-creating solutions to reduce eutrophication from agriculture and improve soil health. The call encourages a multi-actor approach, bringing together researchers, landowners, industry representatives, public administrators, and civil society. Projects should establish living labs in at least three different EU Member States and/or Associated Countries, focusing on specific small river catchments. The goal is to develop and implement locally adapted solutions, monitor soil health improvements, and promote the long-term sustainability of the living labs through various funding schemes and business models. The call provides grants ranging from EUR 7,000,000 to EUR 24,000,000 and follows a two-stage submission process. The initiative seeks to enhance capacities for participatory research and innovation, improve soil health monitoring, and inform policy makers about effective strategies for reducing eutrophication while ensuring the economic viability of the proposed solutions.
Short Summary
Impact The funding aims to establish living labs for co-creating solutions to reduce eutrophication from agriculture and improve soil health across Europe. | Impact | The funding aims to establish living labs for co-creating solutions to reduce eutrophication from agriculture and improve soil health across Europe. |
Applicant Applicants should possess skills in interdisciplinary collaboration, participatory research, and innovation in agriculture and environmental management. | Applicant | Applicants should possess skills in interdisciplinary collaboration, participatory research, and innovation in agriculture and environmental management. |
Developments The funding will support projects focused on agriculture, soil health, water management, and environmental protection. | Developments | The funding will support projects focused on agriculture, soil health, water management, and environmental protection. |
Applicant Type This funding is designed for researchers, landowners, industry representatives (SMEs), public administrators, and civil society organizations. | Applicant Type | This funding is designed for researchers, landowners, industry representatives (SMEs), public administrators, and civil society organizations. |
Consortium A consortium of multiple applicants is required, with at least four to five living labs across three Member States or Associated Countries. | Consortium | A consortium of multiple applicants is required, with at least four to five living labs across three Member States or Associated Countries. |
Funding Amount €12,000,000 per project, with a total budget of €24,000,000 for approximately 2 projects. | Funding Amount | €12,000,000 per project, with a total budget of €24,000,000 for approximately 2 projects. |
Countries At least three Member States or Associated Countries are required for the living labs, but specific countries are not mentioned. | Countries | At least three Member States or Associated Countries are required for the living labs, but specific countries are not mentioned. |
Industry This funding targets the agriculture and environment sectors, specifically addressing soil health and eutrophication issues. | Industry | This funding targets the agriculture and environment sectors, specifically addressing soil health and eutrophication issues. |
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