Demonstrating how regions can operate within safe ecological and regional nitrogen and phosphorus boundaries

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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This Horizon Europe Innovation Action aims to demonstrate how regions can effectively manage nitrogen and phosphorus flows to operate within safe ecological boundaries. It seeks to develop and implement systemic, multi-actor transition pathways that reduce N/P emissions, restore ecosystems, and promote sustainable, circular practices in line with the European Green Deal and the EU zero pollution action plan.

Who is Funded: Eligible Participants & Objectives

This section provides an overview of the eligible participants, the geographical areas where projects must be implemented, and the main strategic objectives of the funding program. The program is designed to support a wide range of stakeholders across EU and Associated Countries in their efforts to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus pollution and restore ecological balance.

What is Funded: Project Scope and Focus Areas

This section outlines the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding, focusing on innovative solutions to combat nitrogen and phosphorus pollution. It specifies the industries and development stages that the program intends to support.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the nature of the financial support available, including the type of instrument and the maximum funding amount per project. The program offers significant grant funding to support ambitious innovation actions.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. It highlights important legal and operational stipulations.

Application Procedure

This section guides applicants through the procedural aspects of the funding program, from submission to evaluation, and highlights key support resources.

This section identifies the fundamental legal instruments and overarching policies that underpin and govern the funding program, ensuring its legitimacy and operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

9,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

27,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

22.02.2024

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Regional and local level within EU and Associated Countries, specifically at regional/river basin scale.

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Energy Production and Supply, Water and Waste Management, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Horizon Europe Mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030', European Commission's Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI)

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