Cultured meat and cultured seafood – state of play and future prospects in the EU

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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This Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action (RIA) focuses on understanding the multi-faceted impacts of cultured meat and seafood within the EU. The program aims to generate comprehensive knowledge on the environmental, economic, social, and ethical aspects of these alternative protein sources. By contributing to the Farm to Fork strategy, this initiative seeks to foster sustainable food systems and support the EU's climate, biodiversity, and food security objectives.

Who is Funded by Horizon Europe for Cultured Meat & Seafood Research

This section provides an overview of the eligible entities, the geographical focus, and the strategic objectives of the funding program, ensuring clarity on who can apply and what the program seeks to achieve.

What is Funded: Research in Cultured Meat & Seafood

This section details the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding, outlining the specific research and innovation activities supported to advance the understanding of cultured meat and seafood.

Type and Scope of Funding for Cultured Meat Research

This section outlines the financial aspects of the program, including the type of funding instrument used and the budget allocated to this specific research topic.

Conditions and Requirements for Cultured Meat & Seafood Proposals

This section details the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering everything from application terms to collaboration and regulatory compliance.

Application Procedure for Cultured Meat & Seafood Funding

This section outlines the application process, from submission details to the evaluation and selection procedures for the funding program.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that establish and govern the funding program, providing transparency on its mandate and operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

7,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

7,000,000 € (for this topic); 289,000,000 € (total call budget)

Deadline

Deadline:

12.04.2023

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, African Union (for EU-AU cooperation), Other (International cooperation encouraged)

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Research and Development, Service Sector, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Research organisations, Academia, Industry, NGOs, Public bodies (implied by multi-disciplinary consortium)

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Feasibility Study

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

Research Executive Agency (implied by evaluation process)

Additional Partners:

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (EIT Food), European Commission Knowledge Centre for Global Food and Nutrition Security, Africa Knowledge Platform

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