Preparing farmers, their workforce and advisors to the future of agriculture by providing the relevant knowledge, skills and competences at the right time and place

This funding program targets the farming community, including farmers, their workforce, and advisors across the European Union and associated countries, with the overarching goal of equipping them with essential knowledge and skills for future agricultural challenges and opportunities. Proposals must adopt a multi-actor approach, ensuring diverse and inclusive collaboration.

This program supports Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) focused on developing, testing, and disseminating knowledge, skills, and innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture and related sectors. Thematically, it addresses critical gaps in agricultural knowledge and promotes lifelong learning, covering a range of activities from methodology development to piloting new tools.

This program provides financial support in the form of grants, specifically through lump sum contributions, with a significant maximum funding amount allocated per project to drive impactful research and innovation in agricultural skills and knowledge.

Applicants must adhere to specific conditions regarding proposal submission, consortium composition, financial capacity, and various operational and ethical provisions. Key aspects include a mandatory multi-actor approach and collaboration with a related Horizon Europe project.

The application process for this Horizon Europe funding involves submitting proposals through a dedicated online system, followed by an evaluation based on defined criteria and processes. Applicants can find various support resources to guide them through submission and grant management.

This program operates under a comprehensive legal framework established by key European Union regulations, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its implementation in line with broader EU policies.