Digital for nature
The 'Digital for Nature' program is a Horizon Europe initiative designed to boost biodiversity monitoring and conservation across the EU. It provides grants for innovative projects leveraging digital technologies and robotics. The program aims to enhance our understanding of natural environments and reverse biodiversity loss in line with the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030.
Who is Funded
The 'Digital for Nature' program is designed to support entities across the European Union and associated countries in developing and implementing digital solutions for enhanced biodiversity monitoring and conservation. It targets a wide array of organizations, including businesses, research institutions, public bodies, and NGOs, encouraging collaborative projects that contribute to the EU biodiversity strategy for 2030 and the European Green Deal objectives.
What is Funded
This program funds innovative projects focused on leveraging digital technologies to enhance biodiversity protection and ecosystem services. Supported activities range from developing high-throughput data collection methods to creating new robotic solutions for environmental monitoring.
Type and Scope of Funding
The 'Digital for Nature' program offers grants to support innovation actions, with a significant total budget allocated for selected projects aimed at advancing digital solutions for biodiversity.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to general and specific conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme, covering admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, and project implementation. Key aspects include consortium formation, ethical considerations, and compliance with EU regulations.
Application Procedure
The application process involves a single-stage submission, followed by a rigorous evaluation and selection process in conformity with EU Commission rules.
Legal Basis
The 'Digital for Nature' program operates under the overarching legal framework of Horizon Europe, established by EU regulations to guide its research and innovation activities.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
8,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
16,000,000 €
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union Member States, Associated Countries, and EU outermost regions. International cooperation is also encouraged.
Sectors:
Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Water and Waste Management, Healthcare, Service Sector, Food Processing, Transportation and Logistics, Cultural Institutions, Tourism, Social Enterprises, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy
Beneficiaries:
Biodiversity, Ecosystems, Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Environment, Society, Economy, Policy makers, Local communities
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Joint Research Centre (JRC)
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