Carbon farming in living labs
This program, 'Carbon farming in living labs', is a key initiative under the EU Mission 'A Soil Deal for Europe'. It aims to accelerate the transition to healthy soils by enhancing carbon sequestration through co-creative research and innovation in real-life settings. The program fosters collaboration across various stakeholders to develop and implement locally adapted carbon farming solutions.
Who is Funded
The 'Carbon farming in living labs' program targets a diverse range of actors, including researchers, land managers, and civil society, to collaboratively drive innovation in soil health. Projects must operate across multiple sites within EU and Associated Countries, focusing on practical, place-based solutions.
What is Funded
This program funds innovative research and development activities focused on carbon farming, encompassing a broad range of land use types and environmental contexts. It supports the entire innovation cycle from early research to pilot testing and demonstration, ensuring solutions are viable and scalable.
Type and Scope of Funding
The 'Carbon farming in living labs' program provides grant funding to support comprehensive research and innovation actions aimed at increasing soil carbon sequestration, with substantial financial support available per project.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must adhere to specific conditions, including a mandatory multi-actor approach, careful consortium formation, and strict adherence to rules for financial support to third parties. Compliance with various Horizon Europe general annexes and collaboration with other relevant initiatives are also key requirements.
Application Procedure
The application process for this call is now closed. Proposals were submitted through a single-stage procedure, followed by an evaluation phase with results communicated directly to applicants.
Legal Basis
The 'Carbon farming in living labs' program operates under the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, alongside specific EU policies aimed at promoting soil health, climate action, and sustainable agricultural practices. Official texts governing the program's operation are publicly accessible through European Commission resources.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
12.000.000 €
Allocated Budget:
12.00 million EUR
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and Associated Countries
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Textile and Apparel Industry, Construction and Building Materials, Paper and Packaging Industry, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Financial Technology, Green Technology, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Consumer Goods Industry, Service Sector, Tourism, Creative Industries, Environmental and Climate Protection, Social Enterprises, Cultural Institutions, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Scaling, Commercialization, Policy Development, Monitoring, Evaluation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Joint Research Centre (JRC), PREPSOIL projects, NATI00NS projects, NBSSOIL projects, Living Lab Support Structure, EIP-AGRI operational groups, EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (EIT KICs) - EIT Food, European partnership on accelerating farming systems transition: Agroecology living labs and research infrastructures.
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