Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA) for a Living Lab network support structure

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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This Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA) is a strategic initiative under the 'A Soil Deal for Europe' Mission. It aims to establish a crucial support structure for a network of 100 living labs and lighthouses by 2030 across the EU and Associated Countries, facilitating knowledge exchange, coordination, and dissemination of soil health solutions. The FPA itself does not directly award funds for specific projects, but rather sets the framework for subsequent Specific Grant Agreements (SGAs) that will finance the Living Lab support structure until 2030.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the types of organizations and individuals eligible for the Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA) for a Living Lab network support structure, detailing the geographical scope and the program's overarching objectives. The FPA specifically targets collaborative efforts to bolster the 'A Soil Deal for Europe' Mission across the European Union and Associated Countries.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects and thematic areas supported by the Framework Partnership Agreement for a Living Lab network support structure. It clarifies the scope of activities and the developmental stages of projects that benefit from this program, focusing on innovations for soil health.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section explains the nature of financial support under this Framework Partnership Agreement, detailing the type of instrument and the overall financial context within the broader 'A Soil Deal for Europe' Mission. While this FPA itself does not have a direct budget allocation, it enables subsequent grants.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries involved in the Framework Partnership Agreement for a Living Lab network support structure. It covers application terms, collaboration rules, and other critical provisions governing participation.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the steps involved in the application process for the Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA) for a Living Lab network support structure, detailing submission guidelines and the evaluation channels.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that establish and govern the Framework Partnership Agreement for a Living Lab network support structure, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Not directly allocated to this FPA. The overall call (HORIZON-MISS-2022-SOIL-01) had a total budget of 95,000,000 €.

Deadline

Deadline:

27.09.2022

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2030

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Agriculture, forestry & fishing + Land managers, Farmers, Foresters, Urban planners

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Implementation, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Monitoring, Evaluation, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC), Research Executive Agency (REA)

Additional Partners:

EIP-AGRI, INTERREG, Smart Specialisation Platform, Education for Climate platform, ALL-Ready, AE4EU, Canadian Agroecosystem Living Labs Network (CALL), US Long Term Agroecosystem Research Network (LTAR), Joint Research Centre (JRC)

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