European partnership of Agriculture of Data
The European Partnership of Agriculture of Data, part of the Horizon Europe program, aims to revolutionize agricultural sustainability and productivity. It seeks to achieve this by harnessing the full potential of Earth and environmental observation, coupled with advanced data technologies. This initiative focuses on fostering data sharing, enhancing climate and socio-economic sustainability, and strengthening policy evaluation capacities within the agriculture sector to support the European Green Deal.
Who is Funded: Eligible Participants & Program Objectives
The European Partnership of Agriculture of Data targets a wide array of participants across Europe, focusing on advancing sustainability and informed policy-making. This program is open to diverse entities, from scientific and research organizations to farmers and public administrations, emphasizing collaborative efforts for a greener future. It seeks to leverage data and digital solutions to achieve significant environmental, climate, and socio-economic impacts.
What is Funded: Project Scope & Thematic Areas
This program provides funding for a diverse range of projects and activities aimed at leveraging data and digital technologies for sustainable agriculture and bioeconomy. Supported initiatives span from advanced research and innovation actions to coordination and support activities, focusing on practical solutions and knowledge dissemination across various relevant sectors.
Type and Scope of Funding
The European Partnership of Agriculture of Data is structured around a grant-based financial instrument under Horizon Europe. It provides substantial funding opportunities, with specific allocations for the partnership itself and allowances for financial support to third parties. The funding mechanism is designed to foster transnational collaboration and leverage national research programs.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries of the European Partnership of Agriculture of Data must adhere to a comprehensive set of conditions and requirements. These include general admissibility, eligibility criteria outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, and specific rules regarding consortia and financial aid. Compliance with ethical principles, data management, and environmental safeguards, such as the 'Do No Significant Harm' principle, is also mandatory.
Application Procedure
The application process for the European Partnership of Agriculture of Data followed a single-stage submission. After the call closed, proposals underwent a rigorous evaluation by the European Research Executive Agency, with results communicated to applicants and grant agreements expected to follow.
Legal Basis
The European Partnership of Agriculture of Data operates under the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe. Its legitimacy and operational guidelines are derived from key EU regulations and decisions, ensuring a transparent and structured approach to funding research and innovation in agriculture and bioeconomy.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
For the specific topic HORIZON-CL6-2023-GOVERNANCE-01-1, the maximum contribution was 40,000,000 €. Beneficiaries may provide financial support to third parties in the form of grants, with a maximum amount of 10,000,000 € per each third party for the entire duration of Horizon Europe.
Allocated Budget:
Total budget for the call HORIZON-CL6-2023-GOVERNANCE-01 was 130,000,000 €. For the European Partnership of Agriculture of Data (HORIZON-CL6-2023-GOVERNANCE-01-1), the budget allocation was 20,000,000 €.
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Europe-wide, with a particular focus on EU-wide solutions and synergies with the Central-Eastern European Initiative for Knowledge-Based Agriculture, Aquaculture and Forestry in the Bioeconomy (BIOEAST Initiative). Projects using satellite-based earth observation, positioning, navigation, and/or related timing data and services must utilize Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Other
Beneficiaries:
Agriculture, Forestry, Food systems, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Environment
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Scaling, Market Introduction
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission (under Horizon Europe)
Managed By:
European Research Executive Agency
Additional Partners:
European Commission Knowledge Centre on Earth Observation (KCEO), European Space Agency (ESA)
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