Strengthening strategic advice and synergies between EU and national Research and Innovation agendas and investments

Overview

Supports coordination and collaboration between EU and national research and innovation agendas in agriculture, fisheries, food systems, forestry, and the bioeconomy. Targets organizations facilitating Standing Committee on Agricultural Research (SCAR) Working Groups to enhance policy alignment, knowledge exchange, and dissemination of research outputs.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include legal entities (public or private) established in EU Member States or Associated Countries, including universities, research institutions, public bodies, and non-governmental organizations. Consortia are expected, with participation from multiple eligible countries encouraged.

Funding Details

Maximum funding per project: €6,000,000. Funding is provided as a lump sum, with eligible costs defined in the Horizon Europe lump sum decision. No specific funding rate or co-funding requirement is stated.

What Is Funded

Activities supporting SCAR Working Groups, including:

• Administrative and logistical organization of meetings and workshops.
• Preparation of analyses, policy briefs, research studies, and portfolio assessments.
• Facilitation of cross-collaboration between SCAR Working Groups and synergies with other EU-level R&I initiatives (e.g., partnerships, missions).
• Dissemination of outputs to policymakers, researchers, and practitioners.
• Use of innovative or digital tools to enhance SCAR Working Group activities.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

Projects must demonstrate a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) between 4 and 6.

Key Dates

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

Application Process (High-Level)

Single-stage application process. Proposals must be submitted via the Funding & Tenders Portal, adhering to the page limits and templates specified in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.

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 align with EU priorities, including the European Green Deal, EU Bioeconomy Strategy, and Vision for Agriculture and Food.
• Flexibility in supporting SCAR Working Groups based on their needs is required.
• Applicants must comply with Horizon Europe’s general eligibility and admissibility conditions, including financial and operational capacity assessments.