European partnership on animal health and welfare

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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The European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare, part of the Horizon Europe programme, aims to foster resilient and sustainable animal production systems. This initiative focuses on cutting-edge research and innovation to prevent and control infectious animal diseases, improve animal welfare, and reduce antimicrobial usage, thereby safeguarding public health and the environment.

Who is Funded by the European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare?

The European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare targets a broad spectrum of applicants across EU Member States, Associated Countries, and strategic third countries. Its primary objective is to enhance animal health and welfare, reduce antimicrobial resistance, and contribute to sustainable, fair, and healthy food systems globally.

What is Funded: Research & Innovation for Animal Health & Welfare

This partnership funds research and innovation activities focused on various aspects of animal health and welfare within the broader context of sustainable food systems. Projects can range from fundamental research to applied solutions, covering a wide array of sectors and aiming for practical uptake of results.

Type and Scope of Funding for Animal Health and Welfare Initiatives

The European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare is funded through Horizon Europe Cofund Actions, providing significant grant opportunities. The total allocated budget for this specific topic is 60 million Euros, with a general funding rate of 50% for eligible costs.

Conditions and Requirements for Animal Health & Welfare Partnership

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to a comprehensive set of conditions and requirements, covering application submission, consortium formation, financial regulations, and other operational provisions.

Application Procedure: European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare

The application process for the European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare involved a single-stage submission. Proposals were evaluated based on established criteria, with results communicated to applicants following completion of the evaluation.

The European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare operates under a robust legal framework, primarily established by Horizon Europe regulations and guided by a series of detailed work programmes and financial rules.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

10,000,000 € (per third party)

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

60,000,000 € (for this topic); 289,000,000 € (total call budget)

Deadline

Deadline:

12.04.2023

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing (partnership expected duration)

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, countries associated with Horizon Europe, and strategic third countries/regions (e.g., African Union)

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Healthcare, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Food Processing, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Animal husbandry, Dairying, Livestock raising, Aquaculture, Fisheries, Public health, Veterinary medicine, Food processing, Food consumption

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Market Introduction, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

Research Executive Agency

Additional Partners:

EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (e.g., EIT Food), European Commission Knowledge Centre for Global Food and Nutrition Security, Africa Knowledge Platform, FUNDACIO DEL BIOMIMETIC SCIENCES INSTITUTE, MediprospectsAI, SYXIS VSI, BCN HEALTH ECONOMICS & OUTCOMES RESEARCH SL, BAR ILAN UNIVERSITY, Jassp SAS, ELECTRONIQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE L'OUEST - TRONICO SAS, CYENS CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE, SYNYO GmbH, GOLEM - GESELLSCHAFT FUR INTEGRIERTE MIKROELEKTRONISCHE KOMPLETTLOESUNGEN GMBH, INFINITIVITY DESIGN LABS, MINDS & SPARKS GMBH, SISTIMATA TILEPIKINONION ANTONIS GEORGIOU MONOPROSOPI ETERIA PERIORISMENIS EFTHINIS, EPSILON INTERNATIONAL LTD, EPIMOD, Hartpury University, OIKOPLUS GMBH, ELEVATE BV, TECH2MARKET SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA, NUROMEDIA GMBH, DIGI Mind Sphere, XYLEM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT GMBH, Zeus Consulting IKE, DLG EV, Flow Analysis and Simulation Team, PERIOPSIS LTD, Reversa, C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER, EURONOVIA, EUFRAK-EUROCONSULTS BERLIN GMBH.

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