European Partnership Water Security for the Planet (Water4All)
The European Partnership Water Security for the Planet (Water4All) is a co-funded European Partnership under Horizon Europe aimed at boosting systemic transformations in water research and innovation. Its core objective is to ensure long-term water security for all by fostering matchmaking between problem owners and solution providers across the entire research-water innovation pipeline.
Who is Funded
This program targets a broad spectrum of stakeholders dedicated to advancing water security and climate action across Europe and globally. It aims to unite public and private research funders, policymakers, and various organizations to collaboratively develop and implement solutions for pressing water challenges.
What is Funded
Water4All supports a wide range of research, innovation, and demonstration activities focused on water security, climate action, and related environmental and digital themes. The program funds projects across various developmental stages, from basic research to implementation and demonstration, covering diverse sectors and addressing critical global challenges.
Type and Scope of Funding
The European Partnership Water4All provides financial support primarily through grants, with a substantial total indicative budget. The program emphasizes co-funding and joint calls to mobilize resources and achieve broad impact.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants to the Water4All partnership must adhere to specific legal, administrative, and collaborative conditions, as well as ensure their projects align with broader EU principles such as 'Do No Significant Harm'. The program encourages collaborative approaches and has provisions for financial support to third parties.
Application Procedure
The application process for the Water4All partnership is a single-stage submission, with evaluation based on predefined criteria and a clear timeline for notification of results. Applicants are guided by official documents and online resources provided by the European Commission.
Legal Basis
The European Partnership Water4All operates under a robust legal framework established by the European Union, drawing its authority from key regulations and decisions that govern the Horizon Europe program and EU financial operations.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
126,000,000 €
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union, countries associated to Horizon Europe, neighbouring countries, and other non-European countries. Project activities focus on addressing water challenges globally and within Europe, often at operational scales such as river basins and water catchments.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Water and Waste Management, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Implementation, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Research and innovation program owners and funders from ministries, environmental policy makers and agencies, multinational corporations, suppliers, SMEs, research and technology developers, water utilities, and civil society organizations. Collaboration with existing initiatives and programs is expected, including Horizon Missions (Healthy Soils; Ocean, seas and waters; Climate Adaptation; Cities) and other Horizon Europe partnerships (Chemical Risk Assessment, Driving Urban Transition, Waterborne, Biodiversity, Blue Economy, Safe and Sustainable Food System, Agro-ecology living labs), as well as Cohesion Policy funds, LIFE programme, COST actions, Development and International Cooperation funds, ESA/Copernicus, KIC Climate, and PRIMA.
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