Living labs co-creating innovative solutions for forests and freshwater ecosystems restoration

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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The Horizon Europe program, 'Living labs co-creating innovative solutions for forests and freshwater ecosystems restoration', offers significant funding for collaborative research and innovation. This initiative focuses on developing and deploying practical, nature-based solutions through a multi-actor approach to enhance biodiversity, restore degraded ecosystems, and contribute to climate action within the EU and Associated Countries.

Who is Funded for Ecosystem Restoration

This program targets a broad spectrum of applicants committed to innovative solutions for ecological restoration. Funding is available for consortia involving diverse stakeholders across EU Member States and Associated Countries, aiming to foster collaborative efforts in restoring forests and freshwater ecosystems.

What is Funded for Forest and Freshwater Ecosystems

The funding supports research and innovation actions focused on restoring and preserving critical natural environments. Projects should develop and implement innovative solutions for forest and freshwater ecosystems, addressing both environmental and socio-economic aspects.

Type and Scope of Funding for Restoration Projects

Financial support is provided as grants, with a substantial maximum funding amount per project, designed to facilitate comprehensive restoration initiatives within a multi-actor framework.

Conditions and Requirements for Applicants

Applicants must adhere to specific conditions regarding application, consortium formation, and broader operational principles, ensuring comprehensive and impactful project execution.

Application Procedure for Restoration Initiatives

The application process follows a two-stage submission model, with comprehensive guidance and support available to applicants to ensure successful proposal submission and evaluation.

This funding program is firmly established within the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, guided by specific regulations and decisions that ensure its proper implementation and financial oversight.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

7,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

14,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

04.09.2025, 18.02.2026

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States and Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

EC Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity (KCBD), Science Service project BioAgora, EU missions ('A Soil Deal for Europe', 'Restoring our ocean and waters by 2030'), Horizon Europe partnerships (Biodiversa+, Water4All, sustainable blue economy, agroecology), Joint Research Centre (JRC).

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