Microbiomes fighting food waste through applicable solutions in food processing, packaging and shelf life

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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The 'Microbiomes fighting food waste' program, part of Horizon Europe's larger call for sustainable food systems, focused on leveraging microbiome innovation to significantly reduce food waste. This initiative aimed to develop practical solutions in food processing, packaging, and shelf life, contributing to safer, healthier, and more environmentally friendly food systems. Although now closed, the program's outcomes will support broader European Green Deal and Food 2030 objectives for sustainable food.

Who is Funded: Eligibility and Objectives

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its key objectives. It details which entities can apply, where projects must be implemented, and the overarching goals the program seeks to achieve.

What is Funded: Project Focus and Innovation

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and specific activities that were eligible for funding under the program. It also clarifies the expected developmental stage of the supported innovations.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the financial aspects of the program, including the type of financial support provided and the maximum funding available per project.

Conditions and Requirements

This section details the essential rules and conditions that applicants and beneficiaries needed to adhere to. These encompass general admissibility, eligibility, financial requirements, and specific stipulations for collaboration.

Application Procedure

This section provides an overview of the application process, including submission procedures and how applications were evaluated.

This section outlines the primary legal and official documents that govern the 'Microbiomes fighting food waste' funding program, establishing its mandate and operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

5,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

10.00 million €

Deadline

Deadline:

12.04.2023

Open Until

Open Until:

Closed

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and Associated Countries, with potential for specific non-EU/non-Associated Countries and strong encouragement for international cooperation.

Sectors

Sectors:

Food Processing, Food Processing, Food Processing, Food Processing, Food Processing, Food Processing, Food Processing, Food Processing, Food Processing, Food Processing, Food Processing, Food Processing, Food Processing, Food Processing, Food Processing, Food Processing, Food Processing, Food Processing, Food Processing, Food Processing, Food Processing, Food Processing, Food Processing, Food Processing

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Food processing, Food packaging, Food industry

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction

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

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