Co-creating solutions for soil health in Living Labs

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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The EU's 'Co-creating solutions for soil health in Living Labs' program, under the Horizon Europe framework, aimed to bridge the gap between soil science and practical implementation. This initiative supported the establishment of Living Labs across Europe to collaboratively develop and test innovative solutions for urgent soil health challenges, fostering a transition towards healthy soils by 2030.

Who is Funded for Soil Health Innovations

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for funding, including the types of entities and individuals who can apply, the geographical scope of projects, and the overarching objectives that projects must address to contribute to healthy soils.

What Soil Health Projects Are Funded

This section details the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding under this program, along with information on what costs are covered and the typical developmental stage of supported projects.

Type and Scope of EU Soil Funding

This section provides an overview of the financial support available, including the type of funding instrument used, the maximum funding amounts for projects, and general information on project duration.

Conditions and Requirements for Soil Health Projects

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering application terms, collaboration requirements, and other critical provisions.

Application Procedure

This section guides applicants through the procedural aspects of the program, including how applications are submitted and the evaluation process.

This section identifies the fundamental legal and official documents that underpin and govern the 'Co-creating solutions for soil health in Living Labs' funding program.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

12,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

36,000,000 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Agriculture, forestry & fishing, Food processing, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), PREPSOIL, NATI00NS, NBSSOIL, Living Lab Support Structure, EIP-AGRI operational groups, EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (EIT KICs), European partnership on accelerating farming systems transition: Agroecology living labs and research infrastructures

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