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Increasing knowledge flows to practice within AKIS via EU thematic knowledge hubs

Funding to establish EU-wide thematic knowledge hubs that compile, adapt, and disseminate practical agricultural knowledge—primarily from existing sources—to advisors and end-users. Targets consortia addressing either crop nutrition/protection or agrobiodiversity/pollinators, with a focus on bridging research and practice within Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS).

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Details

Agency

EU Commission

Status

Open

Language

English

Funding Type

Grant

Funding Amount

Up to 6.0M €

Deadline

2027-05-11

Open Date

2027-02-04

Overview

Funding to establish EU-wide thematic knowledge hubs that compile, adapt, and disseminate practical agricultural knowledge—primarily from existing sources—to advisors and end-users. Targets consortia addressing either crop nutrition/protection or agrobiodiversity/pollinators, with a focus on bridging research and practice within Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS).

Who Can Apply

Consortia of legal entities (e.g., research institutions, advisory services, farmer organizations, NGOs) from eligible countries. Proposals must apply the multi-actor approach, involving at least 30% impartial advisors who spend ≥50% of their working time advising farmers. Geographical coverage must include at least 14 EU Member States.

Funding Details

  • Maximum grant amount: €6,000,000 (lump sum)
  • Funding rate: Not specified (standard Horizon Europe rules apply)
  • Financial support to third parties (FSTP): Up to €60,000 per third party to involve advisors across the EU.

What Is Funded

  • Thematic Areas:
- Area A: Holistic management of crop nutrition and protection for resilient cropping systems. - Area B: Agrobiodiversity and wild pollinators for economic and environmental sustainability.
  • Activities:
- Compilation and dissemination of existing practical knowledge, best practices, and innovative solutions. - Development of multilingual (24 EU languages) training materials, audio-visual tools, and accessible formats. - Networking, cross-fertilization, and knowledge exchange among AKIS actors (advisors, researchers, farmers). - Collaboration with national/regional authorities to integrate knowledge into advisory training. - Long-term sustainability planning for the knowledge hub beyond the project duration.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

  • TRL range: 4–6 (technology validated in lab to demonstrated in relevant environment).

Key Dates

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

Application Process (High-Level)

  • Single-stage submission via the [Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal).
  • Proposals must clearly indicate the thematic area (A or B) and justify the chosen topic’s relevance to end-user needs.

Post-Award Obligations

  • Collaboration with existing AKIS projects to avoid duplication.
  • Dissemination of outputs in all 24 EU official languages.
  • Reporting and maintenance of the knowledge hub beyond the project duration.

Geographic Scope & Language

  • Eligible countries: EU Member States, Norway, Iceland, UK, Switzerland.
  • Application language: English.

Notes

  • Proposals must demonstrate added value and avoid duplicating themes covered by completed thematic networks.
  • Strong emphasis on multi-actor engagement, impartial advisory involvement, and EU-wide geographical balance.
  • Financial support to third parties (FSTP) is permitted to ensure broad advisor participation.