New healthy and sustainable food products and processes

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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This program, part of the broader Horizon Europe initiative, drives research and innovation to foster the development of new, healthier, and more sustainable food products and processes. It aims to transform food systems from farm to fork, ensuring food and nutrition security for all while respecting planetary boundaries and contributing to the European Green Deal objectives. The focus is on creating affordable, tasty, minimally processed foods with low environmental impact, directly benefiting EU and Associated Countries citizens.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the types of organizations and geographical areas eligible for funding, along with the overarching objectives of the program to foster sustainable and healthy food systems.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and developmental stages that are eligible for funding under this program.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the financial details of the funding, including the type of instrument and the maximum available amounts.

Conditions and Requirements

This section details the key rules and conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering various aspects from application terms to collaboration and ethical considerations.

Application Procedure

This section provides an overview of the application and selection procedures for the funding program.

This section outlines the fundamental legal and official documents governing the program.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

5.000.000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

10.000.000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, Other

Sectors

Sectors:

Food Processing, Healthcare, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Agriculture and Agribusiness

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC), EIT Food, European Commission Knowledge Centre for Global Food and Nutrition Security, Africa Knowledge Platform, European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI)

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