Food, bio-economy, natural resources, agriculture and environment

The projects are receiving €897 million in funding to contribute to the sustainable transformation of the EU economy in the areas of food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment. The projects will help reduce environmental degradation, halt and reverse the decline of biodiversity and better manage natural resources while ensuring food and water security.

Do you want to learn more on how to communicate about your EU-funded project? We prepared a summary of tips and tools. Learn all about how to acknowledge EU funding, the difference between communication, dissemination and exploitation as well as data protection and GDPR.

The calls for proposals close on 22 February. We have prepared a guide to help you avoid the most common mistakes when applying for funding, such as: confusing terms, output and impact, overwriting beyond the page limit or forgetting Human Resources protocols and the gender dimension in research. Apply the tools the European Commission offers and bring your proposal closer to success!

What is the difference between Open Access and Open Science? How can you comply with Open Science practices? We have compiled a list of Q&A to guide you when applying for EU funding or help you implement open science in your project. Make sure to check it out before submitting your proposal.

There is still time to apply for the call launched by the EU-funded project HuMUS. Funded under the EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’, HuMUS makes available €600,000 in funding to support 20 local and regional soil health initiatives. The deadline to submit a proposal is 29 February.

Your one-stop shop for Horizon Europe content is now available! The platform will contain practical materials for farmers, foresters, advisors, and other rural stakeholders. Watch the recording of the pre-launch online event, offering insights for project coordinators, explores the platform's features and a glimpse into the future.

The EU has invested over €900 million in Cluster 6 projects advancing transformative change towards circular and bio-economies. A more robust bioeconomy could help the EU accelerate its progress towards a low-carbon economy. ️The Festival will focus on the youth and its leading role in the transformation process. The event will be hybrid and registration is already open.

Every year, the European Commission hosts a major event that brings together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and the public to debate and shape the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the outcomes and achievements in research and innovation over the last 40 years.

The EU Green Week 2024 conference is groundbreaking event that promises to be a catalyst for an EU-wide conversation on water resilience. Be a part of it by organising a partner event in Europe and beyond! Apply between 4-17 March.