On 8-10 November, the EU promoted the safety, quality, authenticity and sustainability of European agri-food produce at the FHC Global Food Trade Show in Shanghai. The “Irresistible Europe. Countless combinations” Pavilion included workshops on Geographical Indications (GIs) and organic products, cooking shows, and tasting sessions featuring over 200 European products, giving participants a unique opportunity to learn about the close bonds between cultural heritage and local farming practices.

Potatoes benefit from a positive image for their gustatory qualities, practicality and historic dimension. The POTATOES FOREVER campaign seeks to show sustainable practices in Italy and France, focusing on the professionals’ commitment to reduce potatoes’ impact on the environment. The CNIPT, interbranch of fresh potatoes in France, and the UNAPA, union of producers' associations in Italy, are the two organisations caring out the campaign, with an EU contribution of €2.6 million.

The Handbook provides step-by-step guides on entering the agri-food market in India, including relevant information such as analysis of the Indian market for different product categories, market access and market entry procedures, IP protection, referrals to professional buyers and useful contacts.

The 2023 calls for proposals received 119 campaign proposals, with 68 successfully selected campaigns. The 50 SIMPLE selected programmes will be supported with a budget of €88.7 million and the 18 MULTI programmes will receive a budget of €54.3 million. The proposals aim to boost the competitiveness of the EU agri-food sector, while contributing to the European Green Deal and the Farm to Fork strategy, amongst other EU key priorities.

The European Commission will allocate €185.9 million to fund promotion activities for sustainable and high-quality EU-grown agri-food products in the EU and worldwide. The amounts available are split between promotion in the EU internal market and in third countries, with €81.3 million and €85.1 million respectively, allocated to grants. The new calls for proposals will be launched on 18 January 2024.

The second edition of the New European Bauhaus Festival will take place in April 2024. It aims to bring together innovators, creators, scientists, people, and collectives from all walks of life, contributing to building a future that is sustainable, inclusive and beautiful. The programme will span four days with various activities planned, including satellite events. Apply by 31 December!

MRNA has a potential that extends beyond the COVID-19 vaccine. Innovative research in the field is being conducted at one research center in Poland, thanks to the support of the EU-funded MOSaIC project. New treatments against diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer's and other genetic conditions are being explored.

Island nations are still heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels, despite their vulnerability to climate change. The goal of the EU-funded NEEMO project is to enhance research on electric mobility in Malta. Sustainable transportation solutions for EU citizens living on islands and beyond are being developed with the help of such initiatives.

Applying for Horizon Europe funding can be overwhelming. That is why we have compiled a list of dos and don’ts to follow when drafting and submitting your proposal: DO read the work programmes carefully but DON’T rush, take your time! Read our comprehensive list to help boost your chances of acquiring Horizon Europe funding and transforming your research!

Part of the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, EU missions are a new way to bring concrete solutions to some of our greatest challenges. EU-funded projects managed by REA in different domains have supported the objectives of all five EU Missions launched in 2021.

Confused about how to comply with open science principles when applying for EU funding and when implementing your project? REA has prepared an information package and series of Q&As. This may help you to successfully implement open science practices in your proposals and during your project if your proposal is selected for funding.

Covering subjects such as nano technology, artificial intelligence, biology, energy, and much more, the selected projects recently started their activity, ready to boost research and innovation in Widening countries.

To support career building and raise the employability of research and innovation talents across different sectors, the European Commission is funding nine projects under the ERA Talents action, with an overall budget of around € 24 million.

The Twinning, Pathways to synergies, Dissemination and Exploitation Support Facility, Hop-on Facility (1st cut-off) and ERA Fellowships calls are closed, with over 1780 applicants and an estimative requested budget of € 1.48 billion. Proposals are now under evaluation and grant agreements should be signed by May 2024.

For innovation to happen, multiple players need to join forces, such as academic institutions, business entities, public authorities and societal actors. Find out more about the Excellence Hubs funding opportunity and how to build a successful application for your project. Call is open until 7 March 2024!

The ERA Chairs call is open for proposals until 7 March 2024. Learn more about the action and how to apply by watching the Info Days recordings available on our website.

The aquaponic system developed by the Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA) as a part of the EU-funded project NewTechAqua recently won the MedFish4Ever Award on innovative practices in aquaculture research. The MedFis4Ever award is organised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), and it aims to celebrate and promote innovation and creativity as drivers of sustainability in the fisheries and aquaculture sector.

The ASTRAL project was awarded in the International Cooperation category for the creation of the Atlantic Aquaculture Network and multi-trophic labs in Ireland, Scotland, Brazil, South Africa and Argentina. The MAELSTROM project received the award in the Healthy Oceans and Resilient Coasts category for its innovative technologies used to identify, remove, sort and transform all types of collected marine litter into valuable raw materials.

How we produce and consume our food affects water. That is why this year's World Food Day, on 16 October, was dedicated to this limited resource. EU-funded projects such as ICT4water, InventWater, NetworkNature, limnoplast and IT4WIN are helping spear innovation in tackling water security by digitally transforming the water sector, enabling effective water management, developing solutions to remove microplastics from the environment, and creating new ways of providing accessible and affordable water services.

Working together with scientist for more sustainable and liveable cities is not only a goal of the European Green deal, but it is also becoming a collective engagement effort for citizens. EU-funded research projects such as DivAirCity, SOCIO-BEE, IMPETUS, MOSAIC, AURORA, and EnviroCitizen are excelling in citizen involvement in urban areas.