Potential of drones as multi-purpose vehicle – risks and added values

Last updated: 21.7.2025
Grant

This Horizon Europe call, identified as HORIZON-CL6-2021-GOVERNANCE-01-21, focuses on exploring the potential of drones as multi-purpose vehicles. It specifically addresses the risks and added values associated with their use in agriculture, forestry, and rural areas. The program aims to enhance sustainability and competitiveness within these sectors by leveraging digital and data technologies, thereby fostering innovative governance models and enabling more informed decision-making processes.

Who is Funded: Eligible Participants & Objectives

This section provides an overview of the eligible participants and the geographical focus for this funding opportunity, alongside the strategic objectives it aims to achieve. The program primarily targets entities involved in research and innovation across the European Union, with a strong emphasis on leveraging drone technology to foster sustainable practices and innovative governance.

What is Funded: Project Scope & Focus

This section details the specific types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding, outlining the targeted sectors and the developmental stages of projects supported. It also provides information on eligible costs, particularly concerning financial support to third parties.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the financial parameters of the program, including the type of financial support provided and the maximum funding available per topic. It specifies that grants are the sole instrument for direct and third-party funding.

Conditions and Requirements

This section details the essential rules and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. It highlights requirements concerning proposal submission, consortium formation, budgetary limits, and compliance with ethical and environmental principles.

Application Procedure

This section provides an overview of the application process for the 'Potential of drones as multi-purpose vehicle – risks and added values' call. It outlines the general flow for proposal submission and details the evaluation and selection procedures.

This section details the foundational legal and official documents that govern the 'Potential of drones as multi-purpose vehicle – risks and added values' funding program, providing insight into its regulatory framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

12,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

12,000,000 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union (EU/Associated Countries)

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Construction and Building Materials, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Green Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Agriculture, forestry & fishing + Rural development

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Planning, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Research Executive Agency

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