Co-creating solutions for soil health in Living Labs
The "Co-creating solutions for soil health in Living Labs" program, part of the EU's Horizon Europe, spearheads a novel approach to soil health research and innovation. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and practical implementation by establishing 100 living labs and lighthouses across Europe. It seeks to develop and test locally adapted solutions in real-life settings to address urgent soil health challenges, contributing significantly to the European Green Deal's ambitious climate, biodiversity, and food security targets.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the general eligibility for funding, specifying the diverse groups and geographic areas targeted by the program. It also details the overarching objectives aimed at fostering sustainable soil management.
What is Funded
This section provides detailed information on the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities that are eligible for funding. It also clarifies what costs are covered and the expected development stages of supported projects under the "Co-creating solutions for soil health in Living Labs" initiative.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section outlines the nature of financial assistance, detailing the types of funding instruments, the amounts available per project, and the anticipated duration for the 'Co-creating solutions for soil health in Living Labs' initiatives.
Conditions and Requirements
This section details the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to. It covers application terms, collaboration requirements, budget stipulations, and other significant provisions for the "Co-creating solutions for soil health in Living Labs" program.
Application Procedure
This section guides applicants through the formal submission process, outlining the steps for application preparation, documentation, and the evaluation procedures. It describes how proposals are assessed and how decisions are communicated to applicants.
Legal Basis
This section provides an overview of the fundamental legal and official documents that establish and govern the "Co-creating solutions for soil health in Living Labs" funding program, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational framework.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
12,000,000 € per project
Allocated Budget:
36,000,000 €
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Water and Waste Management, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Other
Beneficiaries:
Land managers, industries, businesses, consumers, public authorities, spatial planners, research, civil society
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Feasibility Study, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Union
Managed By:
Research Executive Agency (REA)
Additional Partners:
European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC), NATI00NS project, SOILL (Living Lab Support Structure), BENCHMARKS, AI4SoilHealth, EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (EIT KICs), European partnership on accelerating farming systems transition: Agroecology living labs and research infrastructures, Partnership for Sustainable Food Systems (SFS) for people, planet and climate, EU CAP Network - European Innovation Partnership 'Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability' (EIP-AGRI) Operational Groups.
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