Horizon Europe: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment

Deploying circular systemic solutions through living labs in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic)

Funds deployment of circular systemic solutions through living labs in cities and regions, aiming to increase circularity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants, valorise local resources, and enhance collaboration between public authorities, companies, researchers and citizens.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01-two-stage

Open topic: Using the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative to strengthen urban manufacturing in support of the Clean Industrial Deal

Funds innovation to strengthen urban manufacturing through circular economy practices in support of the Clean Industrial Deal, aiming to increase resource efficiency, reduce material use, and promote digital tools enabling circular business practices across clean tech and energy-intensive industries.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02-two-stage

Open topic: Innovative solutions for the European Water Resilience Strategy

Funds innovative solutions contributing to the European Water Resilience Strategy, aiming to restore the water cycle, promote a water-smart economy, ensure clean and affordable water, and demonstrate breakthrough tools and solutions through multi-actor approaches.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-01-two-stage

Strengthening plant health: addressing emerging plant pest risks

Funds research to strengthen plant health by addressing emerging plant pests threatening EU agriculture and forestry, aiming to improve understanding of pest emergence drivers, develop cost-effective management measures, and deliver scientific support for decision-making.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-01-two-stage

Optimising the water-nutrient-energy nexus for sustainable and climate smart agriculture in Africa (FNSSA)

Funds research on optimising the water, nutrient and energy nexus for sustainable, climate-smart and biodiversity-friendly agriculture in Africa, aiming to provide integrated management systems and innovative circular solutions for smallholder farms.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-02-two-stage

Strengthening the resilience of European farmers through improved capacity in coping with risks and crises

Funds research to strengthen the resilience of European farmers by improving their capacity to prevent, prepare for and manage diverse risks and crises, including compound effects of climate change and biodiversity loss, and by informing more effective policy strategies.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-01

Improving analytical capacity for sustainable competitiveness of the agricultural sector

Funds research to improve analytical capacity for sustainable competitiveness of the agricultural sector by enhancing understanding of competitiveness determinants, improving data collection and analytical tools, and equipping policymakers with evidence for better-informed decisions.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-02

International dimension of the circular bio-based economy: seeking win-win opportunities

Funds coordination and support activities to explore win-win opportunities in the international dimension of the circular bio-based economy, improving multi-level governance and stakeholder engagement to deliver on global climate and biodiversity targets through sustainable bioeconomy approaches.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-03

AI supporting informed advice for farmers and foresters to improve competitiveness and sustainability

Funds innovative AI-based solutions that provide advisors, farmers and foresters with comprehensive, tailored and impartial advice to improve decision-making, boosting the competitiveness, sustainability and resilience of EU agriculture and forestry sectors.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-04

Increasing knowledge flows to practice within AKIS via EU thematic knowledge hubs

Funds EU thematic knowledge hubs that transform research findings and practical knowledge into accessible formats for agricultural advisors and end users, improving competitiveness, sustainability and resilience in agriculture, forestry and rural areas through enhanced collaboration between researchers, advisors and farmers.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-05

Fostering generational renewal in agriculture via EU advisory network

Funds advisory network activities that equip advisors with knowledge, skills and tools to support young and new farmers entering agriculture, fostering generational renewal and building innovative, resilient farming businesses that account for climate change and biodiversity loss.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-06

Strengthening strategic advice and synergies between EU and national Research and Innovation agendas and investments

Funds coordination between European and national research and innovation programmes in areas covered by the Standing Committee on Agricultural Research Working Groups, aiming to reinforce the European Research Area through improved collaboration, information exchange and dissemination of outputs to policymakers and practitioners.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-07

Integrating Remote Sensing and in-situ observations of Biodiversity, towards a fully interoperable observation and data framework

Funds research integrating remote sensing and in-situ biodiversity observations into a fully interoperable data framework, advancing ecosystem assessment, nature restoration planning and biodiversity trend prediction using combined sensor data and machine learning approaches.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-01

Science-policy support to the implementation of EU and global biodiversity policies and strategies

Funds coordination and support actions to strengthen science-policy interfaces for biodiversity, including support to the Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity, IPBES, and the CBD, and to promote uptake and scaling of nature-based solutions through multi-stakeholder dialogue platforms.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-02

Technical innovation to protect ecosystems and to scale up their restoration

Funds innovation in dedicated machinery, equipment, and other technical solutions to make ecosystem protection and restoration more effective and scalable, supporting implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation and improving ecosystem services for climate mitigation and adaptation.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-03

Living Labs for the eradication and/or management of invasive alien species

Funds living labs that bring together researchers, decision-makers, practitioners, and local communities to collaboratively prevent, eradicate, or manage invasive alien species, thereby protecting native ecosystems and sustaining ecosystem services.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-04

Accelerating the transition to a nature positive economy: Integrating biodiversity into the private sector

Funds research to strengthen the economic case for biodiversity protection and restoration, help businesses mainstream biodiversity into decision-making with transformative business models, and improve knowledge on fiscal reforms and scalable biodiversity finance mechanisms for policymakers.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-05

Living labs driving transformative change via knowledge integration and inclusive governance

Funds living labs as innovation hubs for co-creating and testing governance and socio-economic models that integrate diverse knowledge systems across ecosystems, engage stakeholders through participatory approaches, and accelerate transformative change towards a nature-positive economy.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-06

Health of ecosystems and wild species, predictions and impacts on human health, in the face of existing and emerging stressors, from a One Health approach

Funds transdisciplinary research to predict the health of ecosystems and wild species under existing and emerging stressors, and to improve understanding of interlinkages between wildlife, ecosystem, domestic animal, plant, and human health using a One Health approach.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-07

Fostering common farmland birds and mammals for resilient food production systems

Funds research to equip farmers, land managers, and policymakers with knowledge and tools to enhance habitats for farmland birds and mammals, improving ecosystem services such as pest control and pollination while strengthening agricultural resilience.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-08

Enhancing the competitiveness of organic crop breeding: focus on intercropping adapted varieties

Funds research to boost organic crop breeding by developing varieties specifically adapted to intercropping systems, improving understanding of key traits and establishing foundations for crops that enhance pest management, nutrient efficiency, soil fertility, and productivity.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-09

Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of consumer electronics

Funds innovation actions to develop and demonstrate ecodesign and circularity principles for consumer electronics, aiming to reduce electronic waste, recover critical raw materials, and deliver more durable, repairable, upgradable and recyclable products.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01

Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of construction products

Funds innovation actions to develop, test and demonstrate ecodesign and circularity of construction products, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, waste generation and resource use while delivering safer, more durable and recyclable building materials.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02

Developing novel recycling technologies for complex plastic materials applying biotech solutions

Funds research to advance novel biotechnology solutions for recycling complex plastic materials, aiming to improve waste characterisation, enable effective sorting and recycling at scale, and return plastics into high-value circular applications.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-03

Capacity building for extending product lifecycles through repair and refurbishment

Funds research on building capacity for product repair and refurbishment in electronics, furniture, textiles and footwear value chains, aiming to extend product lifecycles, reduce waste and environmental impacts, and develop high-quality training programs.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-04

Innovative circular solutions for end-of-life footwear through collection, sorting and recycling

Funds research to develop innovative, cost-effective and scalable solutions for collecting, sorting and recycling end-of-life footwear, aiming to reduce landfill, valorise post-consumer footwear waste and increase circularity across the value chain.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-05

Towards a Europe of Bioeconomy Places

Funds research to support the systemic transition of local and regional areas into Bioeconomy Places, aiming to boost investment in bio-based sectors, create jobs, improve well-being and promote sustainable development through knowledge sharing and capacity building.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-06

Improving biomass flows for a sustainable and circular bioeconomy

Funds innovation actions to improve the collection, processing and use of primary and secondary biomass including bio-waste, aiming to increase resource efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution, and protect ecosystems and biodiversity.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-07

Biotechnology application for CCU

Funds innovation actions applying biotechnology for carbon capture and utilisation, aiming to develop and scale up purification and conversion of gaseous carbon into industrial feedstock, promoting circularity and contributing to climate neutrality objectives.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-08

Increasing the circularity of bio-based sector: upcycling and recycling for higher value and environmental benefits

Funds innovation actions to develop and scale up safe, sustainable, circular bio-based value chains, enhancing European industry competitiveness and strategic autonomy while improving environmental sustainability through biotechnologies, industrial symbiosis, and recovery of biological materials, water and energy.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-09

Strengthening forest research for the support of Ukraine

Funds research to support the recovery, resilience and EU integration of Ukraine's forest sector, addressing impacts of climate change and war through improved governance, sustainable forest management, strengthened research and education systems, and development of a national forest monitoring system.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-10

Replacing hazardous substances in biocidal products

Funds research to develop safer bio-based and natural alternatives to hazardous substances in biocidal products, reducing risks to human health, biodiversity and pollinators while maintaining effective control of harmful organisms.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01

Developing effective air quality planning strategies through innovative multi-scale modelling

Funds research to develop enhanced multi-scale air quality modelling capabilities, from regional to street level, enabling public authorities to design more effective air quality planning strategies, reduce population exposure to pollution, and deliver targeted pollution alerts.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-02

Improve the capacity to monitor and reduce air pollution from agriculture

Funds research to improve monitoring, reporting and verification of air pollutants at farm level and to develop new knowledge, technologies and practices helping farmers reduce agricultural air pollution, supporting EU clean air policies with better scientific evidence and tools.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-03

Europe-wide environmental benchmarking system of the industrial bioeconomy sectors

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-04

Governance, sustainable development and international politics of a future ice-free Arctic

Funds research on the processes, feedbacks and impacts of a future ice-free Arctic, enhancing observation capabilities and providing knowledge-based recommendations for sustainable development, environmental conservation, climate adaptation and evidence-based Arctic Ocean governance at regional, European and global levels.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-01

Strengthening evidence-based policies for the resilience of European agriculture and forestry and related supply chains against crises and systemic risks

Funds research to improve understanding of how European agriculture, forestry and related supply chains are exposed to systemic risks and crises, including compounding effects of climate change and trade, and to develop policy recommendations for assessing, preventing and managing such risks.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-02

Carbon farming innovation and scale-up

Funds research to develop models, methods and data for quantifying carbon farming activities within a monitoring, reporting and verification system, facilitating scalable use of carbon removal and emission reduction certification under the EU Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming Regulation.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-03

Unlocking a safe operating space for Antarctica and the Southern Ocean

Funds multidisciplinary research on the Southern Ocean and Antarctic cryosphere, including ecosystem dynamics and climate interactions, to support polar monitoring indicators, inform environmental conservation policies and contribute to global scientific assessments and polar ocean governance.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-04

Strengthening rural communities' resilience to shocks

Funds research to strengthen rural communities' resilience to climate, environmental and socio-economic shocks by improving anticipation and recovery capacities, fostering inclusive local governance with youth involvement, and better integrating rural specificities into crisis preparedness and management plans.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-COMMUNITIES-01

Empowering local urban food systems entrepreneurship and innovation

Funds innovation actions to accelerate local urban food systems entrepreneurship by strengthening business development services, fostering inclusive multi-actor governance, and establishing interconnected European urban food innovation ecosystems that enhance community resilience, inclusiveness and well-being through climate-smart approaches.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-COMMUNITIES-02

Increasing the resilience of agriculture in water and nutrient-scarce environments through digital innovations

Funds research on digital innovations to increase agricultural resilience in water and nutrient-scarce environments, giving farmers better access to digital tools for monitoring soil, water and nutrient conditions while reducing pollution, preserving biodiversity and decreasing dependency on mineral fertilisers.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-01

Increasing mitigation of GHG emissions and feed efficiency through feed additives

Funds innovation actions to develop and deploy safe, efficient and affordable feed additives that reduce greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions from livestock, improve feed efficiency without compromising animal welfare or productivity, and support evidence-based policy recommendations for sustainable livestock farming.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-02

Microbiome for terrestrial livestock sustainability and health within a One Health approach

Funds research on the role of the microbiome in terrestrial livestock health, production, and its interactions with the environment and human health under a One Health approach. Aims to reduce antimicrobial use, combat antimicrobial resistance, and improve animal welfare through microbiome-based strategies.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-03

Improving understanding of the contribution of the organic farming sector to sustainability

Funds coordination and support activities to improve data collection on the environmental, economic, and social impacts of the EU organic farming sector. Aims to enhance understanding of organic farming's contribution to sustainability and strengthen cooperation between public and private data providers.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-04

Enhancing farmer's profitability and resilience through innovations for diversified crops and value chains

Funds innovation to help farmers transition to diversified cropping systems that boost profitability, resilience, and sustainability. Aims to develop local value chains, valorise crop by-products, and increase knowledge exchange on the benefits of crop diversification across Europe.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-05

Unleashing the potential of sustainable small-scale aquatic food production and recreational fisheries for prosperous local communities

Funds innovation in sustainable small-scale aquatic food production and recreational fisheries to foster economic prosperity in coastal, rural, and urban communities. Aims to improve business models, market access, ecosystem-based management, and the availability of locally produced nutritious aquatic food.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-06

Towards commercialization of food systems microbiome solutions

Funds innovation to scale up and commercialize microbiome-based solutions for resilient and sustainable food systems. Aims to identify barriers to market access, improve in-situ testing, and develop business models for deploying microbiome technologies in organic and conventional food production.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-07

AI-powered foodome characterization

Funds development of an AI tool to accelerate the analysis of complex foodomics data for identifying, characterizing, and quantifying chemicals present in food. Aims to expand knowledge beyond the narrow set of traditionally catalogued food components and strengthen foodomics research capacity.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-08

African Union: European Union Partnership on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA)

Funds coordination and support to strengthen the African Union and European Union partnership on food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture. Aims to improve research and innovation policy coordination, operationalize the International Research Consortium, and support multi-stakeholder networks.

Official topic page: HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-09