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
Submit your proposal by 30 September 2025 (Single-stage)
Submit your proposal by 04 September 2025 (Two-stage)
This call closed on 20 September 2023
This call closed on 20 September 2023
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Information on how to compose your project team and find partners
Overview of the application process and what types of projects can be funded
Resources and contact points to help you prepare your proposal
Tips to help you find partners when applying for Horizon Europe funding
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
How to effectively inform policymakers of your findings and maximise your policy impact
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Publications
EU Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe”: 'Widening Participation and Spreading Excellence' programme contributing to the Mission
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.