Under Horizon Europe, the European Commission funds research and innovation projects to restore and protect the health of soils in Europe and beyond, to ensure safe food and water, ecosystems and resilience towards natural disasters.
Funding opportunities
EU Mission: A Soil Deal for Europe
This call closed on 20 September 2023
EU Missions Ocean & waters and Soil
This call closed on 20 September 2023
EU Missions Climate, Oceans & waters and Soil
This call closed on 20 September 2023
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Who should apply
Information on how to compose your project team and find partners
How to apply
Overview of the application process and what types of projects can be funded
Support for applicants
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Open science
What you should comply with when applying for funding and implementing your project
Gender in EU research and innovation
What to comply with when applying for funding and implementing your project
How to manage your project
Grants & reporting
Guidelines on the contractual management of your project and reporting
Communication
Tips and requirements on communicating your project
Dissemination and exploitation
Advice and resources on how to disseminate and exploit your project results
News
EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe': €90 million for 17 new projects to support healthy soils
The projects gather 314 participants from 32 countries to deliver a wide variety of benefits for the restoration and protection of soil by 2030. Most of them have already started their research.
Six online courses to boost your skills and knowledge
Looking to learn new skills and expand your knowledge? Check out our list of online courses developed by EU-funded research projects that will make you stand out.
Science Communication: how social media can effectively boost your research project
We talked to two EU-funded research projects active on social media about the challenges and opportunities various online platforms present. The projects provided tips on how social media can increase the impact and reach for your research!
Small farms take centre stage in European push to bolster local food trade
Amid international supply-chain disruptions, the EU is stepping up efforts to ensure the European food system benefits family farmers, Europe’s regions and its consumers.
Publications
List of projects - EU Mission 'A Soil Deal for Europe' - Call for proposal 2022
17 new research projects are receiving €90 million funding to contribute to the EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’. The projects gather 314 participants from 32 countries to deliver a wide variety of benefits for the restoration and protection of soil by 2030.
Communicating about your research project using social media
How to make the most of your research project with social media
EU Missions - Soil deal for Europe : what is the EU mission : a soil deal for Europe
The Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ is an ambitious, innovative instrument launched in 2021 by the European Commission to accelerate the development and large-scale deployment of solutions for sustainable land and soil management as part of a wider, green transition.
Harnessing the power of collaboration for nature-based solutions.
New ideas and insights for local decision-makers