Linking soil health to nutritional and safe food
The 'Linking soil health to nutritional and safe food' program, part of the Horizon Europe Mission 'A Soil Deal for Europe', aims to deepen the understanding of the vital connection between healthy soils and the quality and safety of food. This initiative drives interdisciplinary research and innovation to transform food systems, fostering sustainable dietary behavior while delivering co-benefits for climate, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability.
Who is Funded by Linking Soil Health to Food Program
This section outlines the target groups and strategic objectives of the 'Linking soil health to nutritional and safe food' program. It details who is eligible to apply, the geographical scope of funded activities, and the overarching goals the program seeks to achieve, emphasizing the critical role of soil health in sustainable food systems and human well-being.
What is Funded to Improve Food Quality
This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the 'Linking soil health to nutritional and safe food' program. It clarifies the scope of supported research and innovation, including specific focus areas and the developmental stages of projects.
Type and Scope of Soil Health Funding
This section provides essential information on the financial support offered by the 'Linking soil health to nutritional and safe food' program. It covers the type of funding instrument used, the maximum financial amount available for the specific topic, and general aspects of project implementation.
Conditions and Requirements for Soil Health Projects
This section outlines the key rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to under the 'Linking soil health to nutritional and safe food' program. It covers application terms, mandatory collaboration structures, and other important provisions that govern project execution and ethical considerations.
Application Procedure for Soil Health Funding
This section guides applicants through the procedural aspects of the 'Linking soil health to nutritional and safe food' program. It outlines the submission process, the mechanisms for evaluating proposals, and how decisions are communicated to applicants.
Legal Basis of Soil Health Initiatives
This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that authorize and govern the 'Linking soil health to nutritional and safe food' funding program, outlining its legitimacy and the broader regulatory framework within which it operates.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
7,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
7,000,000 €
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union, Associated Countries, and potentially other international partners.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Healthcare, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Water and Waste Management, Other
Beneficiaries:
Agriculture, forestry & fishing + Food production + Environmental and Climate Protection + Research and Development
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission (Horizon Europe)
Managed By:
Research Executive Agency (REA)
Additional Partners:
The program encourages collaboration with relevant initiatives and projects, notably the EJP Soil and other soil-relevant Horizon Europe instruments like the IBF Microbiome Working Group, and the EIT Food initiative. Various organizations across Europe and beyond have expressed interest in partnering, including Hochschule Anhalt (Germany), Eden Tech (France), Stichting Louis Bolk Instituut (Netherlands), Flow Analysis and Simulation Team (Greece), Conceptto Desarrollo Estratégico, SL (Spain), Synyo GmbH (Austria), The Planet Calls Company Limited by Guarantee (Ireland), Inelso Enerji Sistemleri Sanayi Ticaret Ithalat Ihracat Anonim Sirketi (Turkey), Grupo Colabora Formación y Proyectos, SL (Spain), GC Genomics España, SL (Spain), Golem - Gesellschaft Fur Integrierte Mikroelektronische Komplettloesungen GmbH (Austria), Investigacion Y Desarrollo De Ensayos Agroalimentarios, SL (Spain), Hadas Bar (Israel), Neviana Boumbarova (Bulgaria), Biomede (France), CARDET Centre For The Advancement Of Research & Development In Educational Technology Limited (Cyprus), Bioclear Earth BV (Netherlands), Pangaio Living Soil M. I.K.E. (Greece), Bona Terra (Mexico), Sensichips SRL (Italy), Grant Garant SRO (Czechia), Evenor Tech SL (Spain), Universidade De Aveiro (Portugal), Ekolive SRO (Slovakia), Agnetsia Za Ikonomichesko Razvitie- Varna (Bulgaria), ZBS Food UG (haftungsbeschraenkt) (Germany), Tech2Market Spolka Z Ograniczona Odpowiedzialnoscia (Poland), Gaiago (France), Eesti Maaülikool (Estonia), Turkiye Bilimsel Ve Teknolojic Araştirma Kurumu (Turkey), Agrinewtech SRL (Italy), Sammontana S.p.A. (Italy), Hazelnut Research Institute (Turkey), BEIA Consult International SRL (Romania), C.I.P. Citizens In Power (Cyprus), Kauno Technologijos Universitetas (Lithuania), Moli De Les Tinalles SL (Spain), Nanosens Ileri Teknolojiler Enerji Makine Proje Tasarim Danismanlik Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Turkey), and Laser Consult Muszaki-Tudomanyos Es Gazdasagi Tanacsado Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag (Hungary).
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