Fostering resilient European food systems in a changing world

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

This program, part of Horizon Europe's "Fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food systems" call, aims to enhance the resilience and sustainability of European and global food systems. It addresses vulnerabilities and risks, aligning with the Farm to Fork Strategy and Food 2030 priorities, to ensure food and nutrition security within planetary boundaries.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the target groups, geographic scope, and overarching objectives of the "Fostering resilient European food systems in a changing world" program. It specifies that a multi-actor approach is required, ensuring broad participation across the food value chain to achieve its strategic aims of enhancing food security and system resilience within the EU, Associated Countries, and globally, particularly in cooperation with Africa.

What is Funded

This section details the eligible project types, thematic areas, and activities supported by the program, emphasizing solutions for sustainable, healthy, and inclusive food systems. It covers a broad spectrum from primary production to consumption, including specific research and innovation actions aimed at addressing critical challenges in the food sector.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section describes the financial nature of the support provided by the program, including the type of financial instrument and the specific funding amounts available for projects, particularly for this topic.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules and stipulations for participation in the program, covering various aspects from application procedures to collaboration mandates and other critical provisions.

Application Procedure

This section describes the process for submitting applications and how proposals are evaluated, including key timelines and available support resources.

This section provides an overview of the primary legal frameworks and official documents that establish and govern the program.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

8,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total call budget: 289.00 million EUR; Topic budget (HORIZON-CL6-2023-FARM2FORK-01-15): 8.00 million EUR

Deadline

Deadline:

12.04.2023

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, Associated Countries, and Africa. International cooperation is encouraged.

Sectors

Sectors:

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

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture, food processing, food distribution, retail, food services, food consumption, public health, civil society organizations, private sector.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Policy Development, Planning, Implementation, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Monitoring, Evaluation, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

Research Executive Agency

Additional Partners:

European Commission Knowledge Centre for Global Food and Nutrition Security, Africa Knowledge Platform, European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) and its Data-Modelling platform of resource economics, EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (e.g., EIT Food), IPCC, IPBES, IRP

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