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
This call closed on 8 October 2024
This call closed on 20 September 2023
This call closed on 20 September 2023
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Overview of the application process and what types of projects can be funded
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What you should comply with when applying for funding and implementing your project
What to comply with when applying for funding and implementing your project
How to manage your project
Comply with the conditions defined in your grant agreement
Tips and requirements on communicating your project
Advice and resources on how to disseminate and exploit your project results
Guidelines on the contractual management of your project and reporting
News
More excellent research, impactful innovation and technology scale-ups are needed to make Europe more globally competitive, secure and sustainable.
The proposals cover a wide range of topics which go from developing research infrastructures, enhancing R&I, improving knowledge circulation with widening countries, and supporting young researchers’ careers.
The European Mission Soil Week (EMSW) 2024 returns, building on its vital role in promoting research, innovation and engagement on soil protection and restoration.
Meet the new Mission Soil projects ready to address soil health challenges across Europe.
Publications
EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’: list of projects funded under the 2023 calls for proposals
Guidelines for living labs proposals
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.
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.