Innovations to prevent and combat desertification
The "Innovations to Prevent and Combat Desertification" program is a Horizon Europe initiative under the 'A Soil Deal for Europe' Mission. This grant aims to foster socio-economic, technological, and nature-based innovations to halt and reverse land degradation, especially in arid and increasingly arid regions. It uniquely emphasizes multi-actor collaboration and the scaling up of effective solutions for resilient dryland soils, contributing to broader climate and environmental goals.
Who is Funded for Desertification Innovations
This section details the target beneficiaries, geographical scope, and primary objectives of the program, focusing on combating desertification and promoting sustainable land management practices across Europe and beyond.
What is Funded to Combat Desertification
This section outlines the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding, focusing on innovative solutions for soil health and combating desertification, encompassing various land uses and the demonstration of effective measures.
Type and Scope of Funding for Desertification Initiatives
This section provides details on the financial support available, including the type of instrument and the specific funding allocation for this topic.
Conditions and Requirements for Desertification Innovations
This section outlines the essential rules and criteria that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases, ensuring compliance and effective collaboration.
Application Procedure for Soil Innovations
This section outlines the procedural steps for submitting applications and the process by which proposals are evaluated and selected for funding.
Legal Basis of the Funding Program
This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that provide the authority and framework for the "Innovations to Prevent and Combat Desertification" funding program.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
7,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
14,000,000 €
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union, Mediterranean region (international cooperation encouraged)
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Financial Technology, Green Technology, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Consumer Goods Industry, Service Sector, Tourism, Creative Industries, Environmental and Climate Protection, Social Enterprises, Cultural Institutions, Other
Beneficiaries:
Agriculture, forestry & fishing
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Implementation, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Joint Research Centre’s EU Soil Observatory (EUSO)
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