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

A total budget of €134.5 million is available to fund projects that help enhance soil health under the 2024 EU Mission 'A Soil Deal for Europe' call. The deadline to submit your proposal is 8 October 2024. Watch the Info Days recordings and join the upcoming brokerage event on 21-22 May to connect with potential partners.

New calls for research proposals worth up to €63 million in total are now open under Horizon Europe for funding projects on sustainable, healthy and fair food systems, fighting climate change, and agriculture. Learn more about the topics open for funding and apply!

The European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare (EUPAHW), funded under Horizon Europe, has opened its first call “Supporting the Future of Animal Health and Welfare”. Learn more about this opportunity and join the dedicated webinar for applicants on 14 May 2024.

Submitting a project proposal under Horizon Europe is a challenging task that requires careful planning, precise budgeting, and a seamless collaboration with partners. We have prepared some Dos and Don’ts to help you prepare a quality proposal.

A film about water molecules, made in collaboration with the EU-funded project WaterAgri, has been awarded multiple prizes in the EU, the UK, and the US. The short film tells the story of two women bringing people together to celebrate water through dancing.

Aquaculture is farming the sea and its aquatic organisms while reducing pressure on natural ecosystems and boosting development in coastal areas. The EU-funded project NewTechAqua explains how different profiles and skills are needed in this sector in order to make aquaculture more sustainable and productive. Watch the video!

The ArcticHubs and JUSTNORTH EU-funded projects are helping policymakers reconcile competing demands in a region full of natural resources, beauty, and tradition. The researchers aim to ensure fair and sustainable development in the Arctic region while respecting the needs and traditions of residents.

Did you know that fungi have the potential to serve as a sustainable, bendy material within the fashion industry? EU-funded researchers are turning to two such crops in order to tackle the environmental harm of apparel made with synthetic fibres. They will use the web-like structure of the mushroom’s root system – the mycelium – as an alternative for clothing and other products.

Adopting a circular approach to aquaculture could help feed the Planet’s growing population in a highly sustainable manner. One viable option is to create a sustainable and competitive aquaculture industry. Find out how EU-funded project AquaVitae sets out to address this.

A new interactive guide is available, mapping all EU funding opportunities for rural areas. It includes funding from 26 different EU funds, examples, and case studies of successful EU fund implementation in rural areas. The guide features inspiring stories on a clickable map and is accessible to local authorities, institutions, businesses, associations, and individuals.

The pan-European event is organized every two years in a different city, highlighting European research and mutual learning. Established in 2004, the science conference unites scientists, policymakers, and science enthusiasts. The upcoming edition will be held in Katowice, Poland. Check out the programme and register!