Creating urban co-creation spaces for driving sustainable food system transformation
The Horizon Europe 'Creating urban co-creation spaces for driving sustainable food system transformation' funding program aims to foster sustainable and inclusive urban food systems through collaborative innovation. This initiative supports the development of policies and business models that empower communities to access, afford, and choose sustainable food options. It uniquely emphasizes co-creation spaces and living labs to drive behavioral and systemic change in urban food environments.
Who is Funded for Urban Food System Transformation
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical focus of the projects, and the core objectives the program aims to achieve. It details who can apply, where the projects should be implemented, and the strategic goals related to transforming urban food systems for sustainability and community well-being.
What Projects Are Funded for Urban Food Sustainability
This section provides detailed information on the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities that are eligible for funding under this program. It specifies the industries and challenges the program supports, the cost categories that are covered, and the typical developmental stages of the supported projects, focusing on driving sustainable food system transformation.
Type and Scope of Funding for Sustainable Food Systems
This section details the financial parameters of the program, including the type of funding instrument, the maximum available funding per project, and the general approach to project duration. It provides essential information for applicants to understand the financial scope of the support.
Conditions and Requirements for Program Participation
This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to. It covers various stipulations, including those for applications, consortium formation, and other important provisions to ensure compliance and effective project implementation.
Application Procedure for Funding
This section guides applicants through the process of submitting their proposals, detailing the steps involved, the evaluation criteria, and how funding decisions are made. It ensures clarity on the procedural aspects of securing support from the program.
Legal Basis of the Funding Program
This section identifies the fundamental legal and official documents that underpin and govern the funding program, ensuring transparency and providing clarity on its mandate and operational framework. It also outlines where these official texts can be accessed for reference.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
6,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
12,000,000 €
Deadline:
16.09.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States and Associated Countries, with international cooperation encouraged, including from widening countries. Projects focus on sustainable development within urban and peri-urban communities.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Social Enterprises, Service Sector, Other
Beneficiaries:
Urban communities, vulnerable groups (young people, elderly, migrants, homeless, ethnic minorities, pregnant women, persons with disabilities), citizens, farmers, consumers, civil society organizations, research institutions, businesses, public authorities.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Implementation, Policy Development, Service Delivery
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
CONCENTRIS RESEARCH MANAGEMENT GMBH (project management, dissemination/communication/training, meeting organisation, proposal support); ERGASTIRIA GALANAKIS E E (food and environmental research, urban food resilience modeling, participatory governance tools, living lab and scenario testing, foresight-driven planning); KHORA APS (VR experiences, stakeholder engagement, collaborative planning, immersive tools); NLSQL Limited (AI, Machine Learning, LLM models); INTERSPREAD GMBH (dissemination, exploitation, communication); Albanian Institute of Technology (rural development, policy drafting, citizen engagement, tech innovation, cybersecurity, AI, programming); First Shpk (cybersecurity, network intelligence); FISA (virtual training, consulting, certification, cybersecurity); Olivia KAFKA (SYNYO) (research, platform development, dissemination, exploitation, communication, qualitative research, science communication, co-creation); CENTRAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND FEED CONTROL (food safety, waste reduction, resource efficiency); EIDGENOESSISCHES DEPARTEMENT FUER WIRTSCHAFT, BILDUNG UND FORSCHUNG (Agroscope) (behavioral science, consumer research, data-driven analysis); XYLEM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT GMBH (farm management platform, agricultural/environmental research); SSH Experts (SSH integration, behavioral analysis, intervention evaluation); 8D | RESEARCH DESIGN IMPACT BV (design thinking, co-creation, digital/physical solutions for education/training/dissemination); ASSOCIAZONE CLUSTER ALTA TECNOLOGIA AGRIFOOD LOMBARDIA (CAT.AL) (agriculture/agrifood R&I, communication/dissemination); CONPOLICY GMBH (behavioral science, policy design, intervention evaluation); RISE RESEARCH INSTITUTES OF SWEDEN AB (sustainability assessment, system analysis, decision support, LCA); SYNYO GmbH (research, concept design, solution development, validation, dissemination, exploitation, coordination support); MINDS & SPARKS GMBH (research, concept design, solution development, validation, dissemination, exploitation); INCOMMON NON-PROFIT CIVIL LAW COMPANY (circular economy, citizen engagement, multi-actor collaboration, urban living hubs); TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET DRESDEN (socio-ecological sustainability, food justice, vocational education, civic engagement); ACIB GMBH (science-driven co-creation, public engagement, LCA/sustainability, living labs, impact monitoring); MJ LAB @ Harvard / MGH (systems-based models, food access, health equity, behavior change); ZDRUZHENIE NA GRAGJANI SMART AP LABORATORIJA ZA SOCIJALNI INOVACII SKOPJE (participative innovation, public services/spaces redesign, citizen engagement, digitalization, data visualization); TECH2MARKET SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA (dissemination/communication, exploitation); Comte Bureau AS (living labs, participatory methods, multi-actor processes); NUDGD AB (nudging, behavioral design, digital platform); SENIOR EUROPA SOCIEDAD LIMITADA (Kveloce) (multi-actor approaches, SSH, business models, citizen science); CONSERVATION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH TRUST (Earthwatch) (citizen science, environmental monitoring, impact assessment); EUROPEAN FOOD BANKS FEDERATION (FEBA) (food banking, food waste prevention, food donation); DISSEMINATION.COM (dissemination, communication, exploitation); Eagle Techco SL (big data, IoT, local governance, agricultural management, civil security); Smart Web Solutions (web applications, online marketplaces, stakeholder networks, e-learning portals); ZDRUZENIE PLATFORMA ZA ZELEN RAZVOJ SKOPJE (GGP) (green growth, agribusiness, digital agriculture, bio-based industry, climate change, circular economy); Flow Analysis and Simulation Team (University of West Attica) (FEA, Energy, Fluid Flow, Hydraulics, Heat Transfer, ML, AI); EURONOVIA (communication/dissemination strategy); Professional Development Institute PDI Kosovo (micro-credential programs in STEM, R&D, Green Circular Economy, AI-supported learning, Digital Literacy); MUNKUN (co-design, engagement, IT providers); UNIVERSITAT DE VALENCIA (Polibienestar) (urban gardens, living labs, participatory methods, governance analysis); CINK VENTURING SL (innovation/entrepreneurship support, start-up engagement, business modelling); Green Sustainable Solutions d.o.o. (project management, sustainability, circularity, market analysis); UNIVERSIDADE NOVA DE LISBOA (IS & Analytics Lab) (social acceptance, behavioral insights, impact analysis); EPC - EUROPEAN PROJECT CONSULTING -SRL (EU project management, communication, food-related policies); CIRCULAR RESEARCH FOUNDATION SRL IMPRESA SOCIALE (CRF) (digital twins, sustainable value chains, agroecological districts, LCA); CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE (CSS Ireland) (sustainability, innovation, community-driven solutions); MAGYAR GAZDASAGFEJLESZTESI UGYNOKSEG KOZHASZNU NONPROFIT KORLATOLT FELELOSSEGU TARSASAG (MGFÜ) (circular economy, digital transition, business development); MUNICIPALITY OF EILAT (pilot coordination, citizen engagement, regulatory expertise, relations with policymakers, dissemination).
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