Enhancing sustainability and resilience of agriculture, forestry and rural development through digital twins
The Horizon Europe programme offers funding to enhance sustainability and resilience in agriculture, forestry, and rural development through innovative digital twin technologies. This initiative aims to empower rural communities by leveraging data-driven solutions for improved decision-making and a stronger rural innovation ecosystem. It seeks to integrate advanced digital tools to address challenges in key economic sectors and contribute to the European Green Deal objectives.
Who is Funded by Horizon Europe Digital Twins for Rural Development
This program supports a diverse range of applicants and aims to strengthen rural areas across Europe by fostering innovative solutions, enhancing climate adaptation, and improving economic resilience through digital transformation.
What is Funded: Digital Twin Innovations
The funding supports projects focused on digital innovation for sustainable agriculture, forestry, and rural areas, with an emphasis on developing and testing digital twin technologies from applied research to pilot stages.
Type and Scope of Funding
This program provides grants as lump sum contributions to support innovative projects in rural development, agriculture, and forestry, with each project potentially receiving up to 6 million Euros.
Conditions and Requirements for Funding
Applicants must adhere to specific conditions regarding consortium composition, budget allocation, and the integration of particular technological and societal dimensions. Compliance with general Horizon Europe rules and responsible data use is mandatory.
Application Procedure
The application process for this funding opportunity is conducted electronically, following a single-stage submission and evaluation procedure, with clear guidelines and templates provided.
Legal Basis
The program is founded on established European Union legal acts and is governed by comprehensive regulations and policies that ensure its effective and compliant operation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
6,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
12,000,000 €
Deadline:
24.09.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Various biogeographical regions across Europe, considering different pedo-climatic zones, village sizes, remoteness, digital maturity, reliance on economic sectors, and exposure and vulnerability to climate change.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Other
Beneficiaries:
Agriculture, forestry & fishing + Food production
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Joint Research Centre (JRC) - potential consortium member
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