Improving analytical capacity for sustainable competitiveness of the agricultural sector

Overview

Supports research and innovation projects aimed at enhancing analytical capacity to improve the sustainable competitiveness of the agricultural sector. Targets consortia of farmers, researchers, businesses, and other agri-food supply chain actors to develop data-driven tools and evidence-based policies.

Who Can Apply

Consortia composed of a balanced mix of actors, including farmers, researchers, businesses, and other relevant stakeholders from agri-food supply chains. Proposals must implement a multi-actor approach. International cooperation, particularly with Mediterranean countries, is encouraged.

Funding Details

• Maximum funding per project: 6,000,000 EUR
• Funding type: Lump sum grant
• Funding rate: Not specified

What Is Funded

Projects must address:

• Analytical gaps in agricultural competitiveness, integrating economic, social, and environmental dimensions.
• Development of indicators, metrics, and data collection methods to measure performance, sustainability, resilience, and productivity.
• Evidence-based recommendations to reconcile competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability in business strategies and policies.
• Synergies with existing EU-funded initiatives and tools, including the JRC’s iMAP modelling platform.
• Focus on diverse value chains, farming systems (including organic farming), and spatial/temporal scales.
• Contribution to EU policies such as the Common Agricultural Policy, Green Deal, and SDGs.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• Technology Readiness Level (TRL): 4 to 6

Key Dates

• Open date: 2027-02-03
• Deadline: 2027-05-10T22:00:00Z

Application Process (High-Level)

• Single-stage application process.
• Submissions must be made via the Funding & Tenders Portal.

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland.
• Application language: English.

Notes

• Proposals must include effective contributions from Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) disciplines.
• The Joint Research Centre (JRC) may participate as a beneficiary with zero funding or as an associated partner.
• Projects must align with the EU Vision for Agriculture and Food, the Competitiveness Compass, and sustainability objectives.