Developing an interdisciplinary and inclusive pan-European academic network for food system science

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

This Horizon Europe funding program, identified as HORIZON-CL6-2023-GOVERNANCE-01-4, aimed to foster a significant transformation in EU food systems. It sought to establish an interdisciplinary and inclusive pan-European academic network dedicated to food system science, integrating diverse scientific fields and focusing on innovative governance models and informed decision-making. The call is now closed, with evaluation results communicated and grant agreements expected soon.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the types of entities and geographical scope for this funding program, which aimed to unite academic and research excellence across Europe to tackle the complexities of food system transformation. The primary goal was to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and deliver science-based solutions for sustainable food systems and improved governance.

What is Funded

This program funded research and innovation activities aimed at developing an interdisciplinary and inclusive pan-European academic network focused on food system science. The scope covered new methods, tools, data and knowledge sharing, and policy-relevant research to address the challenges of food security and sustainable food systems.

Type and Scope of Funding

This program provided grant funding under the Horizon Europe Framework, with a specific budget allocated per topic.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants for this program were required to adhere to a comprehensive set of conditions and requirements outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, covering various aspects from application admissibility to the legal and financial setup of grants.

Application Procedure

The application period for this call is now closed. The evaluation process has been completed, and successful applicants have been informed.

This funding program operates under the comprehensive regulatory framework of Horizon Europe, ensuring legal compliance and transparency in its implementation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

6,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

6,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

23.03.2023

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Pan-European, including European Union member states and associated countries. International cooperation is encouraged.

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Research and Development, Education and Vocational Training, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Agriculture, forestry & fishing, Food production, Research & Development, Education

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Policy Development, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Service Delivery

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Research Executive Agency (REA)

Additional Partners:

European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC)

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