Deepening the functioning of innovation support

Last updated: 17.7.2025
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This program, part of Horizon Europe, focuses on enhancing innovation support mechanisms to accelerate the green transition and sustainable management of natural resources within the EU. It aims to foster co-creation and practical application of innovative ideas by strengthening Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) and ensuring wider dissemination of research outcomes.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for the "Deepening the functioning of innovation support" program, a Horizon Europe initiative aimed at fostering green transition and sustainable resource management across the EU. It specifies the types of entities that can apply, the geographical scope of funded activities, and the overarching objectives that proposals should address. The program emphasizes a multi-actor approach to ensure comprehensive and collaborative innovation.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for support under the "Deepening the functioning of innovation support" program. The funding is primarily for Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) and Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) that drive sustainable practices, digital transformation, and improved governance in key sectors related to the Green Deal.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides details on the financial aspects of the "Deepening the functioning of innovation support" program, including the type of financial instrument, the maximum funding available per project, and the expected duration of the funded projects.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for participation in the "Deepening the functioning of innovation support" program, covering aspects from application admissibility to consortium formation and other general provisions.

Application Procedure

This section details the process for applying to the "Deepening the functioning of innovation support" program, including submission guidelines and the evaluation process.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that authorize and govern the "Deepening the functioning of innovation support" program.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

5,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

5,000,000 € (for topic HORIZON-CL6-2021-GOVERNANCE-01-26); Total call budget: 223,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

06.10.2021

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

All 27 EU Member States; potentially non-EU/non-Associated Countries if specific funding provisions exist.

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Green Technology, Research and Development, Service Sector, Environmental and Climate Protection, Social Enterprises

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Agriculture, forestry & fishing, Food processing, Environmental & Climate Protection

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Policy Development, Implementation, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Research Executive Agency

Additional Partners:

SCAR-AKIS Strategic Working Group, European Innovation Partnership 'Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability' (EIP-AGRI), national/regional/local AKIS channels, EU-wide interactive knowledge reservoir (HORIZON-CL6-2021-GOVERNANCE-01-24)

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