Co-creating solutions for soil health in Living Labs

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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This Horizon Europe funding program, 'Co-creating solutions for soil health in Living Labs', aims to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and practical implementation in soil management. It supports the establishment of user-centered, place-based Living Labs across Europe to foster co-creation and testing of innovative solutions for soil health. The initiative is a key part of the 'A Soil Deal for Europe' Mission, working towards achieving healthy soils by 2030 and contributing to the broader European Green Deal objectives.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for participation, detailing the types of organizations and individuals that can apply, the geographical scope of funded projects, and the overarching objectives that the program seeks to achieve.

What is Funded

This section provides detailed information on the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding, specifies what costs can be covered, and indicates the typical maturity or developmental stage of projects supported by this initiative.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the nature of financial assistance available, including the type of financial instruments used, the specific funding amounts per project, and provisions for financial support to third parties.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules and specific criteria that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering application terms, consortium formation, budget stipulations, and other key operational requirements.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the procedural steps for applying to the program, including submission guidelines and the process by which applications are evaluated and funding decisions are made.

This section establishes the formal framework of the funding program by detailing its foundational legal acts and the broader regulatory landscape that governs its operation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

12,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total budget for the call HORIZON-MISS-2023-SOIL-01 was 126,000,000 €. For this specific topic (HORIZON-MISS-2023-SOIL-01-08), the allocated budget was 36,000,000 € for 3 expected grants, with a maximum contribution of 12,000,000 € per grant.

Deadline

Deadline:

20.09.2023

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union and Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Water and Waste Management, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Land managers, industries, businesses, consumers, public authorities, spatial planners, research, civil society

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC), PREPSOIL, NATI00NS, NBSSOIL, 'Living Lab Support Structure', EIP-AGRI operational groups, EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (EIT KICs), European partnership on accelerating farming systems transition: Agroecology living labs and research infrastructures.

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