Strengthening forest research for the support of Ukraine

Overview

Funding for research and capacity-building initiatives aimed at supporting Ukraine’s forest sector recovery, resilience, and alignment with EU policies. Targets consortia involving Ukrainian institutions to advance sustainable forest management, digitalization, and policy integration.

Who Can Apply

Consortia comprising legal entities from eligible countries, with mandatory participation of at least one research institution or public authority from Ukraine. Eligible applicants include academic and research institutions, public authorities, NGOs, forest industry representatives, and civil society organizations.

Funding Details

Maximum grant amount: 8,000,000 EUR. Funding is provided as a lump sum, with eligible costs defined under Horizon Europe’s lump sum rules.

What Is Funded

• Strengthening Ukrainian forest research systems and their integration into policy development.
• Digitalization of Ukraine’s forest cadastre and establishment of a national forest monitoring system.
• Capacity-building for Ukrainian institutions, governance frameworks, and research infrastructure.
• Modernization of forest education, training, and international collaboration.
• Alignment of Ukrainian forestry legislation, standards, and inspection systems with EU acquis.
• Innovation in sustainable forest management practices addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and war impacts.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

Projects must operate at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4 to 6.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2027-04-19
• Deadline: 2027-09-21

Application Process (High-Level)

Single-stage application process. Proposals must be submitted via the Funding & Tenders Portal using the standard application form for Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) or Innovation Actions (IA).

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 address Ukraine’s unique post-war and climate challenges.
• Projects should contribute to EU forest, biodiversity, and climate goals, including the EU Forest Strategy 2030 and the European Green Deal.
• Mandatory involvement of Ukrainian stakeholders in the consortium.