Additional activities of the European partnership on sustainable food systems for people, planet and climate
This program provides crucial follow-up funding for the European Partnership on Sustainable Food Systems for People, Planet and Climate. It aims to accelerate the transition to healthy, sustainable, and resilient food systems across Europe and globally by supporting additional research and innovation activities and expanding the partnership's network.
Who is Funded by the Sustainable Food Systems Partnership
This program targets the established consortium of the European Partnership on sustainable food systems for people, planet and climate, enabling it to continue and expand its vital research and innovation activities. It emphasizes broad geographic inclusivity across EU Member States, Associated Countries, and international collaborations, particularly with Africa, to ensure a global transition towards sustainable food systems. The core objective is to advance food and nutrition security and transform food systems into sustainable, resilient, and inclusive models within planetary boundaries.
What is Funded by the Sustainable Food Systems Partnership
This program supports additional research and innovation activities within the European Partnership on sustainable food systems, covering a broad spectrum from primary production to consumption, and fostering circularity and resource efficiency. It funds both high and low Technological Readiness Level (TRL) projects, encouraging the deployment of solutions that lead to tangible impacts across various sectors.
Type and Scope of Funding for Sustainable Food Systems
The program provides grant funding as a continuation of an existing European Partnership. It offers a 30% funding rate for eligible costs and allows for significant financial support to third parties, with a substantial total budget allocated across several years.
Conditions and Requirements for Sustainable Food Systems Funding
This program has specific conditions tied to its nature as a continuation of an existing European Partnership, requiring the involvement of the established consortium coordinator. It also outlines general Horizon Europe admissibility, eligibility, and financial capacity criteria, while explicitly allowing for financial support to third parties under certain conditions.
Application Procedure for the Food Systems Partnership
The application process is a single-stage submission, uniquely tailored for the established consortium of the European Partnership on sustainable food systems, and involves an amendment to their existing grant agreement. Evaluation criteria follow standard Horizon Europe guidelines.
Legal Basis of the Sustainable Food Systems Partnership
The program's legal foundation is rooted in the Horizon Europe Framework Programme and related EU regulations, ensuring its alignment with broader European research and innovation policies.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
30% of eligible costs
Allocated Budget:
Total Budget: 130,000,000 €; Annual Budget: 35,000,000 € (2025), 45,000,000 € (2026), 50,000,000 € (2027)
Deadline:
16.09.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States and Associated Countries. Global cooperation is strongly encouraged, particularly through the EU-Africa Partnership on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA). Increased efforts will be directed towards widening countries, EU outermost regions, and Central and Eastern European countries.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Healthcare, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Water and Waste Management, Information and Communication Technology, Social Enterprises, Cultural Institutions, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
EU Missions ('A Soil Deal for Europe', 'Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030'), European Partnerships (Agroecology, Animal Health and Welfare, Sustainable Blue Economy, Agriculture of Data, PRIMA), European Innovation Partnership for Agriculture Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI), JRC activities (EC Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy, EU Soil Observatory, European Platform on Life Cycle Assessment, EC Knowledge Centre for Earth Observation, Knowledge Centre for Food Fraud and Quality, JRC secretariat for the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries), Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) (especially EIT Food), and international cooperation programmes (e.g., DeSIRA).
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