Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
Cluster 6 aims to reduce environmental degradation, halt and reverse the decline of biodiversity on land, in inland waters and at sea, while better managing natural resources through transformative changes in both the economy and society, across urban and rural areas.
It will ensure food and nutrition security for all within planetary boundaries through knowledge, innovation and digitalization in agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture and food systems. Additionally, it will steer and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient circular economy and a sustainable bioeconomy, including forestry.
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Areas of Intervention
- Environmental observation
- Biodiversity and natural resources
- Agriculture, forestry and rural areas
- Seas, oceans and inland waters
- Food systems
- Bio-based innovation systems in the EU’s bioeconomy
- Circular systems
Calls for Proposals
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HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-08
Fostering common farmland birds and mammals for resilient food production systems
Sub-Division: Biodiversity-friendly practices in agriculture
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-09
Enhancing the competitiveness of organic crop breeding: focus on intercropping adapted varieties
Sub-Division: Biodiversity-friendly practices in agriculture
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-01
Integrating Remote Sensing and in-situ observations of Biodiversity, towards a fully interoperable observation and data framework
Sub-Division: Consolidating biodiversity knowledge for nature and society
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-02
Science-policy support to the implementation of EU and global biodiversity policies and strategies
Sub-Division: Consolidating biodiversity knowledge for nature and society
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-03
Technical innovation to protect ecosystems and to scale up their restoration
Sub-Division: Restoring ecosystems for resilient society and economy
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-04
Living Labs for the eradication and/or management of invasive alien species
Sub-Division: Restoring ecosystems for resilient society and economy
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-05
Accelerating the transition to a nature positive economy: Integrating biodiversity into the private sector
Sub-Division: Transformative change towards a nature positive economy
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-06
Living labs driving transformative change via knowledge integration and inclusive governance
Sub-Division: Transformative change towards a nature positive economy
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-BIODIV-07
Health of ecosystems and wild species, predictions and impacts on human health, in the face of existing and emerging stressors, from a One Health approach
Sub-Division: Transformative change towards a nature positive economy
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027 -
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01
Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of consumer electronics
Sub-Division: Enabling a circular economy transition
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02
Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of construction products
Sub-Division: Enabling a circular economy transition
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-03
Developing novel recycling technologies for complex plastic materials applying biotech solutions
Sub-Division: Enabling a circular economy transition
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-04
Capacity building for extending product lifecycles through repair and refurbishment
Sub-Division: Enabling a circular economy transition
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-05
Innovative circular solutions for end-of-life footwear through collection, sorting and recycling
Sub-Division: Enabling a circular economy transition
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-01-two-stage
Deploying circular systemic solutions through living labs in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic)
Sub-Division: Enabling a circular economy transition
Open: February 4, 2027
Deadlines: April 8, 2027 (stage 1) and September 16, 2027 (stage 2)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-02-two-stage
Open topic: Using the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative to strengthen urban manufacturing in support of the Clean Industrial Deal
Sub-Division: Enabling a circular economy transition
Open: February 4, 2027
Deadlines: April 8, 2027 (stage 1) and September 16, 2027 (stage 2)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-06
Towards a Europe of Bioeconomy Places
Sub-Division: Innovating for sustainable bio-based systems, biotechnology and the bioeconomy
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-07
Improving biomass flows for a sustainable and circular bioeconomy
Sub-Division: Innovating for sustainable bio-based systems, biotechnology and the bioeconomy
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-08
Biotechnology application for CCU
Sub-Division: Innovating for sustainable bio-based systems, biotechnology and the bioeconomy
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-09
Increasing the circularity of bio-based sector: upcycling and recycling for higher value and environmental benefits
Sub-Division: Innovating for sustainable bio-based systems, biotechnology and the bioeconomy
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-CIRCBIO-10
Strengthening forest research for the support of Ukraine
Sub-Division: Safeguarding and sustainably innovating the multiple functions of EU forests
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027 -
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-01
Replacing hazardous substances in biocidal products
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-02
Developing effective air quality planning strategies through innovative multi-scale modelling
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-03
Improve the capacity to monitor and reduce air pollution from agriculture
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-04
Europe-wide environmental benchmarking system of the industrial bioeconomy sectors
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 22, 2027 -
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-01-two-stage
Strengthening plant health: addressing emerging plant pest risks
Sub-Division: Enabling sustainable farming systems
Open: February 4, 2027
Deadlines: April 8, 2027 (stage 1) and September 14, 2027 (stage 2)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-06
Unleashing the potential of sustainable small-scale aquatic food production and recreational fisheries for prosperous local communities
Sub-Division: Enabling sustainable fisheries and aquaculture
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-02-two-stage
Optimising the water-nutrient-energy nexus for sustainable and climate smart agriculture in Africa (FNSSA)
Sub-Division: Targeted international cooperation
Open: February 4, 2027
Deadlines: April 8, 2027 (stage 1) and September 14, 2027 (stage 2)
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-09
African Union — European Union Partnership on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA)
Sub-Division: Targeted international cooperation
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-07
Towards commercialization of food systems microbiome solutions
Sub-Division: Transforming food systems for health, sustainability and inclusion
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-08
AI-powered foodome characterization
Sub-Division: Transforming food systems for health, sustainability and inclusion
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027 -
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-04
AI supporting informed advice for farmers and foresters to improve competitiveness and sustainability
Sub-Division: Digital and data technologies as key enablers
Open: February 4, 2027
Deadline: May 11, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2026-04-GOVERNANCE-01
Additional activities for the European Partnership of Agriculture of Data
Sub-Division: Innovating with governance models and supporting policies
Open: August 25, 2026
Deadline: November 26, 2026
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-01
Strengthening the resilience of European farmers through improved capacity in coping with risks and crises
Sub-Division: Innovating with governance models and supporting policies
Open: February 4, 2027
Deadline: May 11, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-02
Improving analytical capacity for sustainable competitiveness of the agricultural sector
Sub-Division: Innovating with governance models and supporting policies
Open: February 4, 2027
Deadline: May 11, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-03
International dimension of the circular bio-based economy: seeking win-win opportunities
Sub-Division: Innovating with governance models and supporting policies
Open: February 4, 2027
Deadline: May 11, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-05
Increasing knowledge flows to practice within AKIS via EU thematic knowledge hubs
Sub-Division: Strengthening agricultural knowledge and innovation systems (AKIS)
Open: February 4, 2027
Deadline: May 11, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-06
Fostering generational renewal in agriculture via EU advisory network
Sub-Division: Strengthening agricultural knowledge and innovation systems (AKIS)
Open: February 4, 2027
Deadline: May 11, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-07
Strengthening strategic advice and synergies between EU and national Research and Innovation agendas and investments
Sub-Division: Strengthening agricultural knowledge and innovation systems (AKIS)
Open: February 4, 2027
Deadline: May 11, 2027 -
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-01
Governance, sustainable development and international politics of a future ice-free Arctic
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-02
Strengthening evidence-based policies for the resilience of European agriculture and forestry and related supply chains against crises and systemic risks
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-03
Carbon farming innovation and scale-up
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-04
Unlocking a safe operating space for Antarctica and the Southern Ocean
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-CLIMATE-01-two-stage
Open topic: Innovative solutions for the European Water Resilience Strategy
Open: February 4, 2027
Deadlines: April 8, 2027 (stage 1) and September 14, 2027 (stage 2) -
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-COMMUNITIES-01
Strengthening rural communities’ resilience to shocks
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-COMMUNITIES-02
Empowering local urban food systems entrepreneurship and innovation
Open: April 20, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
Submission deadline: 17:00 Brussels time
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Cluster 6
Work Programme 2026-27
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