Cluster 6 - Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment

Under Pillar II of the Horizon Europe programme which supports research into societal challenges and strengthens technological and industrial capacities.Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and the environment.

This cluster aims to reduce environmental degradation, halt and reverse the decline in biodiversity on land, inland waters and at sea, and better manage natural resources through economic and societal transformations in urban and rural areas.

It will ensure food and nutritional security for all within planetary limits, based on knowledge, innovation and digitalisation in agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture and food systems. It will guide and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient circular economy and a sustainable bioeconomy, including in the forestry sector.

The research and innovation activities carried out as part of Cluster 6 will contribute to the objectives of the Green Pact for EuropeThis is particularly the case in relation to the strategy to promote biodiversity by 2030strategy From farm to table "on European Climate Pact and initiatives aimed at sustainable industry and the elimination of pollution. They will also support the long-term vision for rural areas and the Sustainable Development Goals.

The expected impacts of this cluster are defined in the Horizon Europe strategic plan.

Areas of expertise :

• Environmental observation
• Biodiversity and natural resources
• Agriculture, forestry and rural areas
• Seas, oceans and inland waters
• Food systems
• Biobased innovation systems in the EU bioeconomy
• Circular systems

Climate Change Adaptation Mission

The Climate Change Adaptation Mission aims to support EU regions, cities and local authorities in their efforts to strengthen their resilience to the impacts of climate change.

It contributes to the implementation of the EU's adaptation strategy by helping the regions to :

• A better understanding of the climate risks they face and will face in the future
• Developing strategies to better prepare for and cope with climate change
• Testing and deploying the innovative solutions needed to build resilience in the field

The Mission's aim is to help at least 150 European regions and communities become climate resilient by 2030.

EU portal
Le online portal of the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change is a resource centre for European regional and local authorities who are preparing and planning their adaptation trajectories to strengthen their climate resilience. This portal offers :

• General information about the Mission
• Knowledge, data and tools to support regions and local authorities in their adaptation process
• Solutions from the EU Mission highlighting best practice and examples of effective action on climate adaptation
• Relevant news and events relating to the Mission and climate adaptation and resilience
• Access to the EU Community of Practice on Adaptation

Mission Restore our Oceans and Waters

With a target date of 2030, the EU Mission "Restoring our oceans and waters aims to protect and restore the health of oceans and waters through research and innovation, citizen engagement and blue investments. This new approach considers the ocean and waters as a whole and plays a key role in achieving climate neutrality and restoring nature.

This objective will be supported by a number of cross-functional initiatives, including broad public involvement and mobilisation, as well as a digital ocean and water knowledge system, known as the "Ocean Information System". " Digital Twin Ocean ".

The Mission encourages regional involvement and cooperation through "Lighthouses located in the main sea and river basins: Atlantic-Arctic, Mediterranean Sea, Baltic-North Sea and Danube-Black Sea. These headlights are pilot sites for testing, demonstrating, developing and deploying the Mission's activities on the scale of the EU's seas and river basins.

The Mission's single portal

Le EU Mission for Ocean and Water online portal is a one-stop shop for stakeholders involved or interested in implementing the Mission.

Through this portal, you can :

• Monitor the Mission's progress towards its objectives
• Discover the actions and activities carried out within the Mission flagship
• Find Mission-related financing and investment opportunities
• Access the Mission's library to discover and share innovative solutions for restoring the ocean and its waters
• Interacting with citizens and stakeholders through awareness-raising activities, dissemination and Mission-related events.

Mission on healthy soils

The main objective of the Mission "A soil agreement for Europe is to establish 100 living laboratories and headlights to lead the transition to healthy soils by 2030.

Life on Earth depends on healthy soil. Soil is the foundation of our food systems. It provides clean water and habitats for biodiversity while contributing to climate resilience. It sustains our cultural heritage and landscapes and forms the basis of our economy and prosperity.

The Mission is leading the transition to healthy soil by :

• Funding an ambitious research and innovation programme with a strong social science component
• Set up an effective network of 100 living laboratories and headlights to co-create knowledge, test solutions and demonstrate their value in real-life conditions
• Developing a harmonised framework for soil monitoring in Europe
• Raising public awareness of the vital importance of soil

On the Mission Sol platform websiteyou'll find :

• Information on the Mission Sol and opportunities for involvement in its activities
• Mission projects, funding opportunities, news and events
• A point of contact and assistance to respond to requests for information about the Mission and its activities.

Work programme

Horizon Europe funding opportunities are set out in multi-annual work programmes, which cover the vast majority of available funding.

• 2021-2022 work programme, cluster 6
• 2023-2024 work programme, cluster 6
• Missions 2023-2024 work programme.
• 2025 Work Programme, Cluster 6
• 2026-2027 work programme, cluster 6 (unofficial, source : Science Business)

Apply for financing

All the information on funding and how to apply is available on the portal Financing and calls for tender.

How can Scinnov help you?

Scinnov offers comprehensive support to applicants throughout the funding process. With extensive experience in monitoring research and innovation framework programmes (since FP6), our services include :

• Information and understanding on the programme and its funding opportunities.
• Strategy and alignment of subsidiesEnsuring that your project is aligned with the objectives of the Horizon Europe programme
• Preparing funding applicationsdrafting technical, administrative and budgetary documents.
• Review and validationIn-depth reviews of submission documents.
• Communication with the authoritiesThe Group's strategy: guiding interactions with funding authorities.
• Project managementassistance with grant and consortium agreements, reports, amendments, deliverables, milestones, etc.

Our team is dedicated to helping you navigate the Horizon Europe programmes and its vlusters, ensuring that your proposal is competitive and has impact.