Thematic network ensuring food safety by translating research and innovation into practice
This Horizon Europe program aims to bridge the gap between food safety research and its practical application. It seeks to establish a thematic network that fosters knowledge exchange and ensures innovative solutions are widely adopted by end-users across the food supply chain, ultimately contributing to safer, more sustainable food systems.
Who is Funded for Food Safety Research
This program focuses on empowering diverse groups to enhance food safety across Europe and beyond. It targets multi-actor consortia, emphasizing collaboration between research, industry, and public entities, with a strategic objective to translate innovative food safety research into practical, widespread application.
What is Funded in Food Safety Innovation
This section details the types of projects and areas eligible for funding, specifically emphasizing food safety innovation and its practical application across various food system sectors. It clarifies the financial mechanism, noting that costs are managed via a lump sum, and sets a minimum duration for projects.
Type and Scope of Food Safety Funding
The financial support for this program is provided as a grant, specifically designed as a lump sum. The funding amount for this particular topic is set at 2 million EUR per project, and a minimum project duration of three years is required to ensure comprehensive development and impact.
Conditions and Requirements for Food Safety Projects
Applicants must adhere to specific conditions for proposal submission, including strict eligibility criteria and format requirements. Consortium formation is mandatory, emphasizing a multi-actor approach for effective collaboration. Financial management is based on a lump sum model, simplifying cost reporting while ensuring accountability.
Application Procedure for Food Safety Grants
The application process for this program was a single-stage procedure. Detailed guidance on submission, evaluation, and grant agreement timelines is available in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.
Legal Basis of the Food Safety Program
This program is established under the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, governed by specific EU regulations and policies to ensure its legitimate operation and alignment with broader European objectives for research and innovation in food systems.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
2,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
EUR 2.00 million for topic HORIZON-CL6-2023-FARM2FORK-01-12. The overall call budget for HORIZON-CL6-2023-FARM2FORK-01 was EUR 289.00 million.
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union, African Union
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Research and Development, Healthcare, Service Sector, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Beneficiaries:
Agriculture, forestry & fishing, Food processing, Service sector, Food production
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Implementation, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
Research Executive Agency
Additional Partners:
EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (e.g., EIT Food), European Commission Knowledge Centre for Global Food and Nutrition Security, Africa Knowledge Platform
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